American Baptist Churches of the Rochester/Genesee Region

08/26/2026

Special Delegates Meeting 8/26 UPDATE -
https://mailchi.mp/abcrgr.org/special-delegates-meeting

08/14/2026

American Baptist Rochester Genesee Region 2026 Mid-Summer Region Update ☀️🕶️ - https://mailchi.mp/abcrgr.org/american-baptist-rochester-genesee-region-monthly-newsletter-2026-mid-summer-edition-17466044

08/12/2026

Join us for some honest conversation about faith and womanhood. What did our women ancestors say about these things? What do we say? How about our daughters?
Join us August 22, 2026 at 11am via Zoom
RSVP: https://www.abcrgr.org/event-details/women-of-the-roc

08/11/2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 9am - 12 noon at Arnot Health, 600 Roe Ave, Elmira, New York 14905
OR via Zoom (link provided in registration confirmation)

You must register whether you plan to attend in person or via Zoom.
Register: https://www.abcrgr.org/event-details/suicide-prevention-awareness-training-1

07/28/2026

07/28/2026

ABCRGR Antiracism Collaborative
Regional Book Read
Regional Book Study Thursdays in August! Beginning Thursday, August 6, 2026

Click HERE to register and participate:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/7jxqvzyJSaJKtOOBm8m6EA
Once you have purchased your book,
please read the intro and first four chapters by August 6th.

07/27/2026

Meet them and learn more about the American Baptist Young Adult Caucus, at the 2027 Biennial Mission Summit, June 10–13, in Rochester, NY! 🫶🔥✨

The American Baptist Young Adult Caucus provides a space for young adults across American Baptist Churches USA to connect, grow in faith, and encourage one another as they answer God's call to serve.

By fostering community, leadership, and discipleship, the caucus empowers young adults to use their gifts in the life of the Church and the world.

To meet them and learn more about the caucus, join us at the 2027 Biennial Mission Summit, June 10–13, in Rochester, NY!

07/21/2026

ABCRGR Virtual Prayer Vigil Thursday, July 23 at 7:00pm - https://mailchi.mp/abcrgr.org/july-2026-prayer-vigil

07/17/2026

We can't wait to welcome you! 😎

07/16/2026

Remembering Dr. Kenneth V. Dodgson

With deep sadness and profound gratitude for a life so faithfully lived, we share the news of the death of Dr. Kenneth V. Dodgson, CRDS ‘48, who passed away on July 12, 2026, at the age of 100.

Dr. Dodgson was a beloved alumnus, faithful friend, and treasured member of the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School community. Across more than a century of life, he embodied a vocation of faith, compassion, healing, and service. His connection to this institution was deep and enduring, and his witness helped shape the lives of countless people across the world.

A graduate of Colgate Rochester Divinity School Class of 1948, Dr. Dodgson went on to serve as a medical missionary in Northeast India alongside his beloved wife, Sally. Together, Ken and Sally shared a remarkable ministry of healing, education, and community service at the Jorhat Christian Medical Centre in Assam, India. Their decades of service reflected the very best of a life rooted in Christian faith and committed to human dignity.

After returning to Rochester, New York, the Dodgson’s continued to be deeply connected to the life and mission and vision of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. Sally, who predeceased Ken in 2017, earned her Master of Divinity from Colgate Rochester Divinity School in 1984 and later served the seminary in significant leadership roles, including as Director of Communications and Assistant to the President for Institutional Research. Together, Ken and Sally became beloved staples of the institution - faithful, generous, wise, and deeply committed to the school’s mission.

In 2011, Colgate Rochester Crozer recognized Dr. Dodgson with the Distinguished Alumni/ae Award, honoring his extraordinary life of ministry, global service, and compassionate leadership. His witness reminded us that theological education is not confined to classrooms alone, but is lived out through service, and love of neighbor.

Dr. Dodgson often spoke with gratitude for the Baptist principles that shaped his life, especially freedom of conscience, respect for diversity, and the dignity of every person. These values guided his ministry, his medical work, and his lifelong commitment to peace, service, and justice.

We give thanks to God for the life and legacy of Dr. Kenneth V. Dodgson, and we hold in prayer his family, friends, and all who were blessed by his remarkable witness.

Further information regarding services and ways to honor Dr. Dodgson’s life will be shared as it becomes available.