Presbytery of Western New York
E-Newsletter September 1, 2009
Celebrating Nearly 95 Years of Service
North Park Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, must close after nearly 95 years of faith-filled worship and service in the community. Although this chapter ends, our journeys of faith continue. Please join us in celebrating the history and hope embodied by this devoted congregation. The final worship service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, September 20 at the church, 700 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14216. All are welcome.
For more information, contact the church at 838-2150.
PWNY’S WEBMASTER BRADLEY HAHN BECOMES AN EAGLE SCOUT
Congratulations are in order to PWNY’s webmaster Bradley Hahn upon his completion of all requirements to become an Eagle Scout. Brad also serves the presbytery on the Outreach Ministry Team. Bravo, Brad!
SPAGHETTI DINNER at West Seneca Presbyterian Church
Please save the date! Church and Society will be hosting the 2nd Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, September 26th, from 4 - 7 PM. The proceeds from the fundraiser will be put in General Fund to remain with the church. Pre-sale tickets will be available in late August.
DEERHURST PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN SPONSOR HEALTH EVENT
Click here for a flyer that describes an event open to the community – The Health and Wholeness Fair - on Thursday, October 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the church.
PLANNING WAY AHEAD
Garage, Book and Bake Sale at West Seneca Presbyterian Church
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 8:30 am- 2:00 pm
8:00-8:30 am - $1 early bird admission
1-2 pm - $1 bag sale
RANDOLPH UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CATALYST TEAM MEETS WITH RANDOLPH CHILDREN’S HOME OFFICIALS
In response to the needs of residents, students, and employees of Randolph Academy and Randolph Children’s Home, members of Randolph United Presbyterian Church’s Catalyst Team and PWNY Poet of Transformation Janita Byars are meeting with the institutions’ administrators.
BENEFIT FOR EAST AFRICANS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 11TH
Click here for a flyer and further information about the first major fund-raising event for Future In Our Hands-USA. The benefit for the people of East Africa will be held at the Sonoma Grill, 5010 Main Street in Williamsville from 6-9 PM, on Friday, September 11, 2009.
CLARENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH’S YOUTH ALGONQUIN CANOE TRIP
Click here for a narrative description and photo of Clarence Presbyterian Church’s Algonquin canoe trip in Ontario, Canada.
CLARENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH’S YOUTH MISSION TRIP TO NYC
Click here for a narrative description and photo of Clarence Presbyterian Church’s mission trip to Staten Island.
AN ALBAN SEMINAR ON STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR HOLD CONVERSATIONS
Click here for information about an Alban seminar, “Shaping Holy Conversations,” to be held in Harford, CT, September 29th-October 1st.
ARCADE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST EXTENDS AN INVITATION TO YOU FOR “A WEEKEND OF GODLY PLAY”
Click here for an invitational flyer for “A Weekend of Godly Play,” a program of activities for spiritual development, Friday and Saturday, October 23rd and 24th.
PHOTOS DOCUMENT A FLOURISH OF SUMMER FUN AND LEARNING AT HAMBURG’S COMMUNITY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL  
 Hamburg Presbyterian Church (HPC) served as host to a well-attended Vacation Bible School, last week. The program was jointly sponsored by HPC, St. James United Church of Christ, and St. Matthews United Church of Christ.
PC(USA), PWNY, AND ITS CONGREGATIONS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF IN SILVER CREEK AND GOWANDA 
 
RECOGNITION GIVEN TO REV. TRACY DAUB AND UNIVERSITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Click here to read a letter of support for the leadership and participation of Rev. Tracy Daub and University Presbyterian Church in the candlelight Vigil for Torture Abolition and Healing that took place on church grounds on the evening of June 27, 2009. September Clergy Celebrations!
Birthdays
Rodney Houck 09/04
Geri Lyon 09/08
Thomas Sweet 09/12
Leslie Latham 09/13
Joseph Evan Campbell 09/16
Jane Dasher 09/20
Ed Hoener 09/26
Harold Tyson 09/26
Edwin Sprague 09/28
Lance Brown 09/30
Ordination Anniversaries
Donald Garrett 9/09/1962
Richard Young 9/10/1989
Gregory Hall 9/21/1980
Donna Kay Lewis 9/25/1988
Jane Dasher 9/26/1993
James Grant 9/26/1954
Katherine Evans 9/28/1996
Diane Rien Phinney 9/28/1997
Dale Francis 9/30/1984
Wedding Anniversaries
Paul & Vicki Couch 9/1/1973
Lewis & Sylvia Bigler 9/4/1954
John & Jackie Woodring 9/5/1998
Stephen & Darlene Devine 9/9/1978
Carol Marychild & Nathan Altucker 9/12/2005
John & Ann McClester 9/16/1972
John & Vicky Timmerman Jr. 9/27/1975 |
