First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford

This Sunday will be the first time Rev. Erin Jacobson will be preaching at First Presbyterian. Her sermon is titled "Trust and Encourage." Please join us via live-stream only at 10:00 am https://www.pittsfordpres.org/live The message on this card we received in the mail says it all - we do miss each other!!

Virtual Cooking Club 11/14 @6pm **new night** American Goulash Ck Website or Good News for contact informationVirtual Cooking Club 11/14 @6pm **new night** American Goulash Ck Website or Good News for contact information

Live at Lunchtime with Pastor Aaron!

Here is an excerpt from a mailing that went out to the congregation this week: Hi First Presbyterian, You are probably aware of the fact that cases of COVID-19 have been increasing in Monroe County recently, and COVID Act Now designates our county as being at extreme risk to an outbreak. On Tuesday, the Session met to discuss this reality and adopted the following protocols. ... ----------- In-person worship at 8:30am will be suspended if Monroe County reaches either 15/100K daily new cases OR a 3% positivity rate. In the event this happens, in-person worship may resume after these numbers reduce to less than 14/100K daily new cases and less than a 3% positivity rate. The building closes to church groups and programs (Sunday School, Confirmation, LOGOS, yoga, etc.) if Monroe County reaches either 20/100K daily new cases OR a 5% positivity rate. In the event this happens, the building will re-open to these groups/programs after these numbers reduce to less than 18/100K daily new cases and less than a 5% positivity rate. ----------- As it happens, Monroe County (as of Tuesday) reached 22/100K daily new cases, which means that, effective immediately, in-person worship is suspended and the building will be closed to church groups and programs. (The only exception to this at this time is the Nursery School.) You will still be able to reach someone at the church office by phone or email. I am saddened that this is our reality as I’m sure many of you are, but I support the Session’s action. I can assure you that this isn't a decision the Session made lightly. They know it's disappointing, but they also want to keep our staff, our congregation, and our community safe. I pray this decisive action (along with similar actions from others in the community) will make this a short-lived shut-down. We will continue to be the church, albeit remotely and digitally. Our livestreamed worship service will still occur at 10:00 am on Sundays, and I look forward to worshiping with you then. Allow me to encourage you with these words that God shared with Joshua as he and the Israelites were preparing to face a difficult situation: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9). Let us trust that God is with us. Peace to you, Pastor Neff

Historic Pittsford Village Walk Saturday, November 14, at 2:00pm. Meet in Locust St. parking lot. The hiking club will be touring the village and learning about federal style architecture, underground railroad, and other unique Pittsford details. We will also be learning about our church's outreach and mission connection throughout Monroe County.

Did you know our congregation provides volunteers and/or financial support to over 20 organizations, with the strongest focus on the city of Rochester and surrounding area? Here is a glimpse of Pastor Jacobsen’s recent whirlwind tour of our church’s missions and local highlights, led by Outreach Chair, Dan Traina. Each Outreach team member advocates for one or more missions and welcome your questions and interest. You can also check for regular updates on the Outreach page at www.pittsfordpres.org and Facebook.