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
