Flower City Work Camp

08/29/2026

Please join us for Jill's service today.

Join us to celebrate the life of Jileen Carter

08/28/2026

Remembering Jileen Carter: A Life of Passion for Jesus

FCO Community- As I have prayed and reflected on Jill’s life and the gift God gave us through her, one word keeps coming to my heart and mind: "PASSION." Passion is a deep love, strong conviction, and willingness to give of ourselves for something or Someone we believe in. Jill lived that way. I’d like to remember her through three expressions of her passion.

Passion for Jesus- Jill’s first love was Jesus Christ. She was a woman who continually said “Yes” to God. I believe Jill would encourage each of us to say our own “Yes” to Jesus by receiving His forgiveness, following Him, and, if we have drifted, recommitting our lives to Him. Her faith was what motivated her to serve, and I believe she would be deeply grateful if someone surrendered their life to Jesus during this season of grief. Jill also showed us what it looks like to take small steps of obedience and trust God, even when we don’t understand His ways. She would make room for our tears and our grief, but she would also point us toward the hope we have in Jesus.

Passion for Family- Jill poured herself into her family with love and servant leadership. She faithfully loved and supported her husband, Rob, and their children, Payton, Jaxon, and Lawson. She also cared deeply for her parents, Dick and Cathleen, her siblings, and so many others in her extended family.

Passion for Youth- I’ve known Jill since she was a young teenager through youth ministry events in the Rochester area. I watched her start budding into ministry at Wildwood Christian camp as a young girl looking for ways to help with a talent show and praying for friends. Even then, she was looking for ways to serve, encourage others, and help young people know Jesus. Jill experienced Flower City Work Camp as a teen and wanted other young people to follow in her footsteps. As a young adult she served as a FCWC church rep, program team leader, worship leader and student ministry coordinator. For the past five years, Jill served as our FCWC Director. She became a spiritual “mom” to so many young people and volunteers. Many of us picture her behind a table at “Home Base,” faithfully handling logistics while pouring out love, encouragement, and prayer. Jill had an extraordinary capacity to serve and did it generously.

A Final Conversation- I spoke with Jill at length during our weekly conference call last Thursday, the day before her last day here on earth. We encouraged one another to stand strong in adversity and talked about whether God might be preparing us for an even greater harvest of changed lives through FCWC 2027. Jill embraced the FCO mission of "mobilizing the Church into service that the city might see Jesus." So I believe one way we can honor Jill is to continue what she cared so deeply about. Please join us in praying and serving so that God might bring a mighty movement of changed lives before, during, and after the upcoming camp.

Give Me Jesus- At one of our FCWC Leadership Team meetings, Jill played a song during our opening devotional called “Give Me Jesus.” It is a song her mother loves, and Jill loved it too. I think Jill would want us to hear its message today that when everything else is stripped away, give me Jesus. “And when I come to die, give me Jesus.” https://youtu.be/9rZ8k9m2hwo

Words of Hope- In our grief, may we hold tightly to these promises from God’s Word:

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort.” (2 Corinthians 1:3–4)

“We do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13)

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21)

“Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58)

I love Jill as a dear sister and co-worker in the Lord. Jill lived with passion. She loved Jesus passionately, loved her family deeply, and poured herself into young people generously. May we honor her by carrying that passion forward!

May God grant His grace, peace, and comfort to Rob, the children, the family, and all of us who love Jill.

Mike McOrmond
Friend of Jill & Executive Director of Flower City Outreach

08/28/2026

With heavy hearts, but with incredible gratitude for a life that impacted so many, we invite you to join us as we celebrate the life of Jileen Carter.

Jileen was a worshipper, a friend, a mother, a sister, and a beautiful reflection of the love and presence of Jesus. Her life touched countless people, and we want to create space to honor her, remember her, worship together, and celebrate the legacy she leaves behind.

Saturday, August 29th
Encounter Church
3355 Union St.

Visitation: 10 AM–12 PM
Celebration Service: 12 PM

Whether you knew Jileen for many years or were impacted by her life and ministry from a distance, you are welcome to come and celebrate with us.

Please continue to surround the Carter family and all who loved Jileen with prayer in the days ahead. ❤️

Celebrating Jileen. Honoring her life. Remembering her legacy.

08/26/2026

Browncroft Youth ministry has graciously invited our Flower City Outreach community to join with them on Wednesday evening to grieve and celebrate the life of our beloved FCWC Director Jileen Carter. (see details below).

We are deeply saddened to share the news of Jileen Carter's passing this past Friday evening, our beloved worship leader and 12th-grade girls' small group leader. Jileen touched the lives of so many in our community with her faith, kindness, and unwavering support for our youth.

To honor her memory and the profound impact she had on all of us, we will be holding a Worship, Prayer, and Share Night. This special gathering will give us the opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate Jileen’s legacy, and support one another through prayer, worship, and sharing memories.

Details of the Event:
Date: Wednesday, August 26th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Browncroft Parking Lot

Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

08/25/2026

FCWC Family, it is with deeply saddened hearts that we let you know that our Director of Camp, Jileen Carter, passed into the loving arms of her Savior last Friday. Jill has served as our Director since 2022 but has been a part of the FCWC family for many years prior, as a camper, church rep, program team leader, worship leader, and so much more.

Jill’s infectious laugh and love has permeated Camp and helped shape the culture over her many years of service. No matter how busy she may have been, she would always take the time to check in, encourage and pray with a returning leader or overwhelmed camper at any moment of the day. We were so blessed to have her as a part of our team and know that her influence and legacy as a faithful servant of Jesus will not soon be forgotten.

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. - John 14:27

08/14/2026

Storage need for Flower City Work Camp
The space will be used to store donated heavy appliances, cabinetry, and other building materials that we use in our ministry to renovate and repair homes in Rochester’s inner city.
We are looking for a storage location with the following characteristics:
First-floor access, with reasonably close access for loading and unloading.
A fairly central Rochester location, although we are flexible.
Approximately one or two garage-sized spaces, or similar.
A secure area with key or code access for our worksite coordinators.
Climate control is not necessary.
Ideally free or very low-cost.
If you know of a business, church, nonprofit, city organization, property owner, or anyone else who might have an appropriate space available, we would be extremely grateful for an introduction or referral. Please contact [email protected]

08/03/2026

FCO is co-sponsoring the Global Leadership Summit on August 6–7, 2026 at the Glazer Music Performance Center at the Nazareth University Arts Center campus. We are sending a large delegation of FCO leaders, volunteers and advocates and we currently have 4 free passes still available. If you have served in our ministry and would like to accept this leadership development offer ($229 value), then please register here on a first come, first serve basis: https://forms.gle/AhypeDz1qWWxoBFJ7

As we did last year, we have reserved a private room for our group on campus and will provide you a complimentary lunch both days of the event. (Do not sign up for a lunch separately unless you want a box lunch from their vendor.)
Join hundreds of Rochester leaders who are committed to increasing their impact and influence, creating an upward spiral of leadership excellence to benefits our businesses, families, churches, and schools.

Here is the GLS26 main website to help answer FAQs: https://www.globalleadership.org/summit

Here’s a one minute video describing “GLS26 | August 6-7, 2026 | World’s Premiere Leadership Conference” https://youtu.be/GVHXLDcgkyQ?si=LX_LtVh2ybu1beGG

07/14/2026

FCWC is always up to something new. Did you know we piloted a summer version of Sidewalk Club this week? Hit us up in the comments if you would want to spend a week in the summer hanging out with cool kids! ?

04/17/2026

We gave them another shot. With a poetic ending…

04/15/2026

Not only does FCWC bring spiritual moments of growth for students, but it brings lifelong memories and friendships. It fosters connection across churches from all over Rochester. That “the city may see Jesus.”