First Congregational Church of East Bloomfield

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Picture Us

Throughout the year we want to share pictures of our church family at work and at play. We hope you will enjoy seeing what we have been up to lately.

Christmas caroling at Bloomfield Meadows December 18, 2011

Recognition Sunday June 6, 2011

Joint service United Methodist and First Congregational, February 27, 2011

Ordination of Sandra Porrey

 

 

 

 

 Recognition Sunday June 6, 2011

 

Teacher recognition 2011

 We are so thankful for all who gave ot their time and friendship to our young people. Our teachers are from left to right: Phyllis Rechtin, Jackie Shultz, Rebecca Schaefer, Beverley Clark, Mona Eddy, Alice McConnell, Sandy Porrey, Lujza and Judd Reockcastle. Also honored but not present: Joan Hall and Janice Kelly.

Our 3 grads: Lydia Schaefer, Damiel Glamack and John Peters

Our three graduates are Lydia Schaefer, Bloomfield Central High, Daniel Glamack, Victor Central High and John Peters, FLCC
Congratulations and God speed in the years to come!

The Glamacks: Cheryl, Daniel and Nick

The Glamack Family: Cheryl, Daniel and Nick

The Schaefer family: Phil, Josh, Andy, Lydia, Rebecca, Rachael and Nancy Hook

The Schaefer Family: Grandfather Phil Schaefer (Grandmother Elsa Schaefer was there but missed the picture), Josh, Andy, Lydia, Rebecca, Rachel and Grandmother Nancy Hook.

The wonderful reception was put on by our own Lujza Rockcastle. Thank you!

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 Christmas Caroling at Bloomfield Meadows December 18, 2011

 

 Christmas caroling at Bloomfield Meadows on December 21, 2011 was such fun. Several residents of the building walked through the halls with us singing right along. It was good to see Dorothy and Bob Hodges. Bob came out and sang with us and many of us went into where Dorothy was sitting to say hello.
 As we caroled we gave each resident a goody bag that we put together for them at our December 18th Family and Friends lunch. The bags were quite full with goodies to enjoy during the holiday season.
 Thanks to Marilyn Shafer who had her cell phone with her, we have these pictures to share with you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Ordination of Sandra Porrey 

 October 16, 2010 a Vicinage Council was held for the ordination of Sandy Porrey. The Council give Sandy an oportunity to present her theological ideas to area ministers. Following the council a lunch was served and the Ordination service took place in the afternoon of the same day. We are happy to have been a part of Sandy's ordination. She has served with us for several years and we are proud to have her honored and ordained officially to the Christian ministry. Congratulations Reverend Sandra Porrey!

The design on the cake is the design on the stole presented to Sandy by the church 

Each table with candles and flower centerpieces

the lunch after the council meeting(l-r) Dr. Thomas Richard, NACCC; Judd Rockcastle, chairman church council; Rev. Sue Selden, pastor of United Methodist Church East Bloomfield, Fr. Bryan Bedell, pastor of St. Peter's Episcopal church East Bloomfield, Rev. Todd Blackley, pastor of Congregational church in Western NY, Mrs. Blackley.

Judd Rockcastle, moderator of church council, Sandy Porrey as the ordination vows are administered by Dr. Thomas Richard, NACCC

Reverend Sandy Porrey receives the right hand of fellowship

Rev. Sue Selden and Fr. Bryan Bedell look on as Dr. Richard has placed the stole on Rev. Sandy Porrey

The hymn following the service

Some of the attendees leaving the sanctuary for the reception

Joan Hall leads her grandchildren

Sandy receives a congratulations hug from Andy Schaefer

Sue and Bryan chat with Bev Clark

Dr. Tom Richard and Judd Rockcastle

Sandy surrounded by pastors

Rich Walters shares a moment with Rev. Sandy Porrey

Lujza Rockcastle is responsible for the cake and most of the cookies served at the reception. Thank you for a job well done!

Rev. Joan Barend of West Bloomfield

Nancy and Charley Gullo and Jim Rechtin

Bryan Bedell, Mona Eddy, Sue Selden and Mick Eddy

Bill Hall and Roger Silvernail

Nancy Walters, Marilyn Shafer and Rich Walters

Judd Rockcastle presents the gift from the church to Sandy

White robe and stole present to Rev. Sandy Porrey from The First Congregational Church of East Bloomfield

close-up of the stole. (Note the design is copied onto the cake!)

Lujza Rockcastle who makes wonderful things happen!

Judd and Lujza

Roger Silvernail and Bev Clark

Time for more gifts!

One of Pastor Sandy's favorite benedictions.

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Joint Service United Methodist and First Congregational February 27, 2011

February 27, 2011 was a cold but sunny day. The First Congregational Church and The United Methodist Church took a break from the winter blues and joined together for a worship service and potluck lunch at a lodge in Farmington, New York. Our guest speaker was Eileen Tiberio, Commissioner of the Department of Soc Service. She spoke to us about how our churches can reach out to people in our neighborhoods. Her choices of scripture and her practical ideas were inspirational to all who heard.

 

Voices of Praise Band

The music was provided by our own Voices of Faith Praise Band with Dale Conway of the UMC accompanying on the keyboard.

Mary Gliewee

Mary reads the church newsletter while waiting for the service to begin.

Rachel Schaefer reads, but won't look at the camera!

Rachel Schaefer

Pastor Sue Seldon (UMC) and Pastor Sandy Porrey (1st Congregational)

The two pastors smile for the camera

On the left, Eileen Tiberio, commissioner of Social Services

Jim Rechtin (R) speakes with Eileen Tiberio following the service

fellowship following the service

The Glamack Family---Cheryl, Daniel and Nick

Enjoying fellowship

 

 

 

Waiting to eat

Waiting and visiting

Let's eat!

Alice McConnell, Mary Gliewe and Marilyn Shafer

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