10/31/2026
Our Sunday morning services are at 10:30am. Communion is on the first Sunday of the month. Pastor Barb is available to all for spiritual or pastoral counseling, or just to chat. If you would like to be added to Barb's email list, please email her at [email protected] or by text/call (text is best) at 607 342 6281.
We have a variety of guest preachers on Sunday mornings who bring different perspectives and depth to our traditional worship services - with a little fun added.
November 1 Rev. Barb E. Blom. November 8 Elder Larry Weiss.
November 15 Re. Barb E. Blom November 22 Bill Porter
November 29 Rev. Barb E. Blom
Chair Yoga - Every Tuesday at 9:30-10;30am Please join Kathleen Ganley, owner of Healing Grounds Physical and Massage Therapy in Union Springs for an hour of stretching and strengthening. Open to all!
Music Ensemble - Every Thursday at 7pm. Please, join Colgate University and former Wells College Professor of Music, Laura Campbell as she leads musicians of all abilities, instruments and ages in creating lovely music!
Universal Declaration of Human Right Discussion, Sunday, November 1st at 4pm. Adopted by the United Nations in 1948, this document is the universal rights document enumerating ideals for humanity's co-existence for peace and security. Guided Meditation with Rev. Betty Hurley, Friday November 6 at 9am from the comfort of your home. Email [email protected] the ZOOM link
Christian Nationalism with Rev. Ben Fitzgerald-Fye, Saturday November 7th at 11am. Christian Nationalism is the news quite a bit these days. What is it, what do they believe, how is it different from most mainline Christian churches, (Presbyterian PSA, Episcopal, Lutheran ELCA, Methodist....) how did it start? Rev. Ben will explore these questions and more about this national phenomenon.
Good Grief, Saturday November 14th at 4pm. As we enter the holiday season, many of us are missing family, traditional celebrations, and those who have passed. It is the time of year for celebration but we also need time to remember and embrace the grief of loss. Join us as we light candles, share and reflect. Maybe even laugh a little.
Dr Arthur Bellinzoni, Wells Professor of Religion Emeritus will once again join us for a discussion about the Bible, Sunday, November 15th at 4pm. This seminar is about the Post-Apostolic Christianities (part 1), beginning with Christian-Judaisms or Jewish-Chrisianties in Jerusalem and some eastern areas with Peter, John, and Jesus' brother James and the more Hellenistic Jewish rival Paul. Jesus was born a Jew, preached as a Jew, and died as a Jew. How could Judaism be cast aside?
Movie Night, Boys in the Boat Wednesday, November 18th at 4pm. This is a true-story biographical sports drama film directed by George Clooney (2023). It chronicles the improbable journey of the University of Washington men's rowing team as they rise from working-class poverty during the Great Depression to win gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Refreshments will be served. Come join friends for a wonderful movie!
Wider Parish Thanksgiving Service at the King Ferry Presbyterian Church, Sunday, November 22nd at 2pm. Come at 1 if you'd like to sing in the choir. A beautiful, ecumenical service for everyone.
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Rev. Dr. Barb E. Blom
Minister - United Ministry of Aurora
Minister - Groton Community Church
Founding Director - Interfaith Center for Action and Healing
"For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through love serve one another."
`Galatians 5:13
