News and Featured Events

Updated November 13, 2026

The Session of First Presbyterian Church Pittsford has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, November 15, following the 10 am worship service to be held in-person. The purpose of this meeting is to receive the report of the Nominating Committee and to elect church officers for 2027.

  • NEW!   Memorial Garden Columbarium Pricing Update

The cost to reserve a niche in our Memorial Garden columbarium will increase from $1,750 to $2,000 in 2027. Please see Britta during this year’s remaining weeks if you would like to purchase at the introductory price.

  • NEW!   Wonderful Ways to Get Involved at FPC Pittsford!

Throughout the next two months we will have sign-up sheets in fellowship hall after the 8:30 and 10:00am services for an assortment of volunteer opportunities throughout our church. 

Some of the opportunities are:

Hospitality / Food Preparation at Faith and Grief Support Gatherings
Worship Greeters 
Fellowship Hour Hosts 
Memorial Garden upkeep 
Cookie Bakers (for Memorial Services and Fellowship Hour)
Sanctuary Candle Team 
Assisting the Trustees Buildings and Grounds Committee with projects as needed 
Organizing costumes for the children’s Christmas Pageant   

Please prayerfully consider how you are being called to be the hands and feet of Christ. If you have questions, please reach out to Pastor Jacobson at erin.jacobson@pittsfordpres.org or 585-204-2012.

  • Calling all Angels & Shepherds!

Be part of the joy and wonder of the Christmas story! Children ages two through 5th grade are invited to participate in our pageant on Sunday, December 20. There will also be a short reprise during the 4:30 pm family service on Christmas Eve. Your children don’t have to be available for both services to be in the pageant. We want to offer plenty of opportunities for those who want to be in this beloved Christmas experience.

Whether your child dreams of being Mary, Joseph, an angel, a shepherd, one of the Wise Men—or a sweet little baby lamb—there is a place for everyone! Speaking and non-speaking roles are available, and friends are welcome, too! Rehearsals are Wednesdays in December, with a dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 19, at 10 am. Contact Paula to sign up.

  • Buffalo Bills Tailgate and Watch Party

Join us on November 15, at 1 pm in Fellowship Hall to watch the game. All are welcome, no cost, but please bring a dish to share.

  • Men’s Bible Study Forming

Any men in the congregation who might be interested in attending a men’s Bible study group are invited to come to an exploratory meeting on November 17, at 2 pm, in the library.

  • NEW!   Presbyterian Women Meeting

Presbyterian Women will be meeting on Wednesday, November 18, at 10 am in room 200.   All women are invited to join us. We will celebrate and recap our successful Penny Pincher Sale, discuss updates to our charitable giving, and begin planning for PW events in 2027.  Your participation and input are always valued as we continue our mission of faith, fellowship, and service.

  • Faith & Grief Support Gathering 

The next Faith & Grief Support Gathering is on Saturday, November 21, at 11 am. The topic is “Giving Thanks.” Join us to find comfort and peace in your grief; a complimentary brunch is provided, and everyone is welcome. We hope you will join us.  

Register on the church website, or at the following link:  https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2sgr-d/event/gatheringpittsford/

  • NEW!   Update on Cameron Christmas Family Adoptions

Within three days of Outreach Committee announcing the Cameron Christmas Family Adoption program, our 12 Cameron kids, plus three more added this week, were adopted by our church members. Thank you for your quick and generous response to this mission opportunity!

If you feel like you missed out on helping or adopting a family, $25 gift cards* to Wegmans and Walmart for the parents/caregivers of the children we have adopted would be appreciated. All donations will be gratefully accepted until Friday, December 4. Please contact Cindy B. if you have any questions. 

*PLEASE NOTE THAT AS A CHURCH WE WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO SEND DIGITAL GIFT CARD CODES. This request is for physical gift cards delivered in person to Outreach Committee member, Cindy B.