Ode to Black History
To Dr. Martin Luther King Jr… love always He and many others fought for freedom and won Some measure of progress The greatness of which Time still tells the story of… Generation succeeds generation We live in a new day With a new voice And a new song Yet… We labor still for freedom For ourselves, For all men All creeds to understand God’s plan “Yes, we hold these truths to be self-evident, That all men are created equal by God And endowed by their Creator with inalienable Rights” Which they should never be striped of So, we labor with God for true freedom...
Read MoreYouth Ministry Training
Reaching neighborhood youth Gary Ham from Caleb Ministries will be teaming together with His Branches to establish a youth outreach ministry in the Arnett Boulevard neighborhood this spring, starting with a series of 4 Saturday morning training sessions for mature members from local churches who are motivated to help. The first session will be on Saturday, February 27, from 9 am to 12 noon at the His Branches Conference Room, 350 Arnett Boulevard, Rochester 14619. Click here for more information and then contact Vera McCollough by phone at (585) 402-8493 or by email to find out more and sign...
Read MoreNothin’ but Treble
2016 Music Series This year’s neighborhood Music Series, sponsored by the Arnett Branch Library Friends, is up and running! Join us for the next in our series of family-friendly music events featuring a wide variety of music styles and instruments. Interactive, educational, and fun – sure to delight people of all ages! Refreshments and a time of fellowship and meeting the musicians will follow each program. The February concert What: “Nothin’ but Treble” will perform again for us. This is an acapella women’s chorus with Elizabeth Jakubowski, our adult librarian,...
Read MoreIt’s a great MLK Weekend!
INFORMATION ON MLK WEEKEND: Luminary Kit making party Join the fun and make luminaries at the 19th Ward Community Association office, 216 Thurston Road on Sunday, January 17, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Get your luminaries: Luminaries are available at the office during office hours; on Sunday, 1/7, during the kit making; and at the Arnett Café on Monday, January 18, from 4-6 pm. Or make your own luminaries by following the instructions found here. Canning jars also work well. Events: On Martin Luther King Day (Monday, January 18) set your luminaries out in front of your home between the sidewalk...
Read MoreQuintensity to perform
2016 Music Series Starting! This year’s neighborhood Music Series, sponsored by the Arnett Branch Library Friends, is all set up from January to April. Join us for each of these family-friendly music events featuring a wide variety of music styles and instruments. Interactive, educational, and fun – sure to delight people of all ages! Refreshments and a time of fellowship and meeting the musicians will follow each program. The January concert What: “Quintensity” will be back again. This is an ensemble from the Eastman School of Music featuring flute, oboe, bassoon, horn and...
Read MoreHappy New Year 2016
2015 has been a year filled with challenges and hope. We’ve celebrated community through neighborhood events like the Easter Egg Hunt, Bike Clinic, Block Party, collaborative Christmas tree decorating and story reading, and caroling events in the Bird & Butterfly Garden Park. We’ve observed the interaction and promise of Biblical holidays throughout the year. We’ve sponsored meetings and conferences to encourage those with healing hearts. And we’ve joined in prayer and action with those in the faith, government, and law enforcement communities and seen...
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