First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford

09/03/2026

Join us at our upcoming workshops in Pittsford, NY. All grief programs are always open to the public and at no cost to the participants. ❤️‍🩹

08/30/2026

Blessing of the Backpacks! As children get ready to go back to school, we invited all children and youth today to bring their backpacks for a special blessing. Join us in sharing some positive words for every child who carries a backpack, and bless our schools and all who learn and work there.

08/29/2026

Help is three numbers away: 211, 988, or 911

211 maintains a comprehensive database of community resources and provides information and referrals for essential needs like:
✔️ Food
✔️ Housing and shelter
✔️ Utility assistance
✔️ Healthcare
✔️ Employment support
✔️ Transportation
✔️ Legal services
✔️ Counseling and support groups
✔️ Disaster relief
✔️ Tax help

988 provides crisis support for:
✔️ Thoughts of su***de
✔️ Mental health crisis
✔️ Substance use crisis
✔️ Emotional distress

911 provides first responder dispatch for:
✔️ Medical emergencies
✔️ Fire
✔️ Reporting a crime
✔️ Disaster response
✔️ Life-threatening situations

https://www.211lifeline.org/

08/29/2026

Losing someone is difficult. We understand and we're here to help support you during your loss. Join us for our seven week Faith & Grief workshops beginning in September. There is no cost. If you're unsure or have any questions, please reach out to us via a direct message or by giving us a call.

08/25/2026

Our dear friend and church member, James “Jimmy” Bouchard passed away on July 31, 2026.

Jimmy’s smiling face and warm personality was a fixture here every Sunday. Jimmy could be found in between worship services chatting out in the lobby, and worshipping from the narthex after arriving on his bike, in every kind of weather!

More than a dozen FPC folks attended Jimmy's Memorial Service on Friday and celebrated his life with his housemates and folks from all parts of his life.

If you have not yet had a chance to leave a memory or story on Jimmy’s obituary you may do at the link below:
https://millerfuneralandcremationservices.com/obituaries/?id=2700

(📸 Jimmy and friends at church with his new bike after church in July 2024)

08/25/2026

🦆 Get your Duck Drop tickets and support Pittsford Youth Services! 🦆

🦆 Get your Duck Drop tickets and support Pittsford Youth Services!

It’s a fun way to support local youth while having a chance to win! 💙 Last year, we sold out, so don’t wait—grab your lucky duck(s) today and help make a difference.

🎟️ Get your lucky duck today!
🛍️ Online Auction: Starts September 1
🎁 Silent Auction: September 19 at the Duck Drop

Purchase tickets here: https://www.pittsfordyouthservices.org/events

08/20/2026

Our Rooted in Faith Intergenerational Retreat in Painted Post, NY, is happening from Friday, September 11, through Sunday, September 13. That's only three weeks away! But don't worry - there is still room for you to register!

This retreat at the Y at Watson Woods is designed for anyone in the church who is looking to deepen their spiritual lives while creating and deepening relationships with others in our church family. Whether you are younger or older, a family or a couple or a single - this retreat is for you!

We will be sharing meals together, enjoying the beautiful scenery at the camp, and spending intentional time during workshops and activities to deepen our faith in Christ.

Aaron Neff will be leading workshops for adults focused on deepening our devotion to Christ, and Paula Dugan will be leading lessons and activities for kids and teens focused on being Christians at the beginning of a new school year.

The cost is $300 to register, which gets your entire party one hotel room (with 2 queen beds), all your meals for the retreat, access to retreat activities, and all the materials for the retreat.

Reach out to Paula Dugan ([email protected]) to register today, while there is still time! Also, check out the link in the comments to see video footage of our host site!

08/18/2026

Many thanks to our wonderful teenagers and Paula for helping Sharon & Luis make the Preschool entrance at Christ Clarion Campus so inviting last week!

08/13/2026

Summer Fun! Every month we host a family meet up where kids play while parents relax and catch up with each other over a picnic style dinner. We'd love to hear about your summer! Let us know about your favorite activity and share some photos if you can in our comments section.

07/14/2026

You are invited to our Faith & Grief Support Gathering; join us to find comfort and peace in your grief.

Saturday, July 18, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Time

Register here:

Come join us as we meet to share our stories, listen to others' grief experiences, and hold each other in prayer and support.