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As stated in our Church Covenant: We commit ourselves to acts of love and service to those in need in our community and the world. We strive to give witness to God's salvation and the teachings of Jesus Christ through our lives, our actions, and our words.
The 2008 and 4th annual "Tent of All People, Peacemaking in Daily Life" is scheduled for October 5, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Here is the official announcement.
4:00 p.m. Saints Anagyroi Greek Orthodox Church 703 W Center St.
4:45 p.m. Calvary Episcopal Church 3rd Ave. and SW 2nd St.
5:30 p.m. Rochester Islamic Center 17 N Broadway
6:15 p.m. B'Nai Israel Synagogue 150 7th Ave. SW
Conclude with potluck (vegetarian and dairy dishes welcome) at the Synagogue. Food is to be brought to the Synagogue anytime between 3:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Last year's walk on October 7, 2007 followed the theme of "Mercy and Forgiveness in Our Faith Traditions" addressed by spokespersons from the various faith communities present at each house of worship visited. The evening culmimated in a potluck meal at St. John the Evangelist RC Church.
Shalom Story Time for Kids is a program offered by Rochester Mennonite Church to our community to teach kids about peace, love, and justice. It is open to all. It features books with peace and justice themes for children from preschool through Grade 5. Adult facilitators read stories aloud, encourage discussion, lead a related activity, and offer assistance to children in finding books of similar themes to check out from the Public Library. By listening to or reading seven books, children can earn a free book of their choice from the Shalom Reader's Club list. Two sessions have been completed at the Rochester Public Library. Please contact us for information regarding future sessions.
We enjoy singing for community organizations and institutions that would like to have traditional hymn singing as part of their program. In the past we have sung at Assisi Heights, Oak Center, and St. Mary’s Hospital Rehabilitation Unit.
Our most recent engagement was as part of the Rochester Mennonite Fellowship Singers performing for the Oak Center General Store Concert Series. The event included sharing of food and then music in 3 segments: songs of peace songs, songs from other lands, and a Christmas segment.
We participate in the annual Twin Cities Mennonite Relief Sale by making and selling items for children, providing auction and food donations, counting thousands of coins for Penny Power, acting as emcee, and attending the sale and buying quilts!
Collecting items and assembling kits for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) helps us to be aware of the needs of others around the world. Following Jesus Christ's example, we donate these kits through MCC to attend to both the spiritual and physical/emotional needs of those who are suffering. Although we will collect money and items as needed for specific kits thoughout the month, we will also have an intergenerational activity for the assembly of the kits at the end of the month (see our calendar for dates as they are announced).
August 2008 School Kit |
February 2009 TBD Kit |
October 2008 Relief Kit |
April 2009 TBD Kit |
December 2008 Aids Care Kit |
June 2009 TBD Kit |
Part of our mission as a congregation is to be a Mennonite presence for people coming to Rochester for healthcare.
We also support the following by giving of time and material resouces: Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity and The Salvation Army.
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