Lutheran Church of the Resurrection welcomes you!

Located at 3736 Saint Paul Boulevard in Irondequoit (north of the city of Rochester), where Cooper Road and Saint Paul Boulevard converge, Resurrection's people welcome you to worship with us and grow in Jesus' love.

I was glad when they said unto me,
"Let us go to the house of the LORD." (Psalm 122:1)

Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy temple;
praise him in the firmament of his power. (Psalm 150:1)

PRAISE JESUS,
RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD,
ACT IN LOVE,
YIELD TO THE SPIRIT.

We gather for worship every Sunday morning, on the day of our LORD's resurrection.

Second Sunday in June - Labor Day Weekend
9:30am Time of Worship

First Sunday after Labor Day - First Sunday in June
10:30am Time of Worship

From September - June, Sunday School is held at 9:00am

Come visit and worship with us any time you are in the area. For questions about our congregation, call (585) 342-9522, or e-mail the church office of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Resurrection at: elcr@frontiernet.net

Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
3736 Saint Paul Boulevard
Rochester, New York 14617
Phone: (585) 342-9522
E-mail: elcr@frontiernet.net

Reverend Lauretta J. Dietrich, Pastor

Sunday Mornings at Resurrection

We encourage families to be all together in worship. While we have a nursery room available with a volunteer to staff the nursery, we strongly encouarage families, even families with infants and/or toddlers, to stay together for worship. By staying together in worship, children a) see and hear what happens in worship, b) hear and learn the language of worship, c) learn how to behave in worship -- even though this will be a learning process for both child and parent, and d)learn that they, too, are part of the church, that is the body of Christ, the family of God.

Pastor Dietrich strongly believes that families grow in faith when they live out their faith at home, teach the faith at home in their daily lives, and connect regularly with the church, as a whole family, on Sunday mornings. Though the community of the Church, we participate in growing in and giving/receiving God's Word and the sacraments. Together, we share in ministry through prayer, tithes and offerings, and all that God gives to us through the community of the church.

Holy Communion is celebrated the first and third Sundays of each month and on major festivals of the Church.

From September-June, there is a refreshment and fellowship time available after worship. Members of the congregation sign up to provide the treat for the morning. Children are encouraged to at least greet Pastor Dietrich (with a handshake, high five, or hug) before they dash off to pick up a cookie after worship.

Congregation members, who are disciples (learners) of the gospel of Jesus Christ and apostles (ones who are sent out) to share the Good News, are, as according to Holy Scripture, are asked to TITHE -- that is contribute 10% of their time, 10% of their skills and talents, and 10% of their income for the mission, outreach and support of the whole Christian Church.

TITHING at 10% may not be possible for everyone at first, so you start at whatever percentage is do-able and challenging for you, and then you learn to grow in your giving until you reach 10% and beyond. We are called to give joyfully and thankfully to God FIRST, for that which God has done and continues to do for us!

Tithing and giving offerings is a way of living out your faith. As Christians, following Christ, we learn to give of ourselves, and when we give to God first and best, we are able to trust that God will supply whatever we need with the other 90% we keep for ourselves. Think about it, do you tip your waiters and watiresses or other service workers more than you give to God on Sunday morning? God rejoices when we entrust our whole lives into his care and safekeeping, including our time, talents, and income.

You should know that Pastor Dietrich does tithe, as every pastor should model this for her or his congregation. "I, Pastor Dietrich, learned about tithing (and to tithe faithfully) from my parents and grandparents. When I received an allowance as a small child, and when I began to earn some money as an older child, I was taught that giving 10% of my money for the mission of the whole Church (in other words, to/for God) was the very first thing I was to do with that money; then, I still had the other 90% to use in other ways. Tithing is a way of life for me. It is not always easy, and it can be very challenging, but God has never failed to sustain me and support me. Tithing continues to be a joy and a blessing in my life, and I tithe because I know that God uses my gifts to support and do ministry throughout the Church, throughout the world. I also tithe one way of trusting God with my life and putting God first, even in terms of the money I am blessed to earn."

Who's Who at Resurrection Lutheran Church

Church Staff:

The Reverend Lauretta J. Dietrich, Pastor
- call (585) 342-9522 at the church office
- e-mail Pastor Dietrich at elcrpastor@frontiernet.net

Diane Westa - Church Secretary
- call (585)342-9522 at the church office
- e-mail the church office at elcr@frontiernet.net

Mr. Lee McQuown - Church Sexton

Elected Council Leaders:

Eric Borg - Congregational Council President

Charlene Sweeny - Congregational Council Vice President

Cathy Gartland - Congregational Council Secretary

Appointed by the Council:

Lisa Loeser - Treasurer of the Congregation

Steve Berndt - Financial Secretary of the Congregation

Committee or Group and its Chairperson:

Parish Health - Nancy Travers

Christian Education - Edris Hitchcock

Evangelism - Charlene Sweeny

Church Property - Jim Rehbach

Finance - Steve Berndt

Social Ministry and Outreach - Linda Williams

Stewardship - Beth Allen

Worship and Music - Beth Allen

Youth Ministry - Eric Borg

Parish Life - Bob Rehbach

Bell Choir - Tim Travers

Chancel Choir - Silviya Mateva

Chimes Choir - Tim Travers

Women of the ELCA - Phyllis Cummings

Confirmation Class - Pastor Dietrich

Coordinators of Various Service Ministries:

Acolyte/Crucifer Coordinator - Nancy Travers

Altar Guild Coordinator - Janet Reid

R.A.I.H.N. Support Coordinator - Charlene Sweeny

Nursery Care Coordinator - Cathy Gartland

Usher Coordinators - John and Pat Rehbach

Lector Coordinator - Kathy Rose

Communion Assistant Coordinator - Kathy Rose

Worship Assistant Coordinator - Kathy Rose

Cantor Coordinator - Pastor Dietrich

Building Use Coordinator - Beth Allen