Serve Our Community
Our vision statement compels us to "build a strong community and make the world a better place." Our focus is on our neighbors in need, often addressing hunger and homelessness as well as the needs of the elderly and disenfranchised. To this end, we do several congregational collections and special projects throughout the year, including collections of food, clothing, money, and more. In addition, groups within the congregation (e.g., Dorcas Rachel Women’s Group, Lutheran Youth Organization, aka LYO) facilitate many of their own special projects, for example assembling hygiene kits, or assisting in person at Loop Ministries.
View current volunteer and collection opportunities with our ministry partners below:
Volunteer Opportunities
Elderberry Express needs volunteer drivers to help elderly people get to appointments, etc. Contact: 585-248-6237 or elderberryexpress@gmail.com
Mothers in Need of Others needs volunteers MWF, 10am-12pm to sort donations of baby items for mothers in need. Note: children can help here! Contact: MothersInNeedOfOthers@gmail.com
St. John's Home is seeking volunteers for their ecumenical worship service on Mondays at 11AM. Contact: (585) 760-2634 or email sculp@stjohnsliving.org
Collections
Yarn Needed! Women of the ELCA are knitting hats for Seafarers and sending them to the Seafarer’s International House to be distributed ALL YEAR LONG! Most of the recipients are men so darker colors are appreciated. The preferred yarn is Red Heart Super Saver or any worsted weight yarn - NOT WOOL. There is a collection box in the Fellowship Hall, you can also find pattern directions attached to the box! If you have any questions, please see Leisa North or contact the church office.
If you have a donation but can’t get it to the church, please email Lisa North and she’ll be happy to pick it up! leisanorth@gmail.com
Pittsford Food Cupboard provides food for individuals and families in Pittsford, Mendon, Honeoye Falls, Brighton, East Rochester and some areas in the city of Rochester. Established in 1998, the Pittsford Food Cupboard is supported largely by the Pittsford Community.
A collection box is in the Grand Foyer for non-perishable donations.
Eastern Service Workers Association supports low-income working families in the greater Rochester community. They are currently collecting fans & air conditioners & school supplies. Contact eswaroch1976@gmail.com.
ELCA Ministry addresses disaster relief, world hunger, refugee services and poverty. Further details: Relief and Development.
LOOP Ministries is committed to serving people who struggle with food insecurity, who live in and around the Rochester city center.
