Jan 24   Trivia Night    FREE
The Center Church of the Nazarene

6:00 PM    ​Come enjoy a potluck dinner, followed by a game of trivia on January 24. Let's come together to for food, fun and fellowship in the Lord.

Jan 30  Preserving Parental Rights & Freedoms  FREE
Pittsford Community Church

Take Action ROC hosts Preserving Parental Rights and Fundamental Freedoms at Pittsford Community Church of Pittsford, NY Thursday, January 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. For further information call 315-729-0110.  This event will discuss NYS legislation that would infringe on parental rights and present ways to protect the rights of parents to make medical, religious, and educational decisions regarding their children. In more detail:  Assemblyman David DiPietro will discuss the inner workings of Albany and will go over the list of bills parents are concerned about and those we actively support.  John Gilmore will share what parents can do to protect their children from government overreach. John has decades of experience as the Executive Director of Autism Action Network and Legislative Director of Children's Health Defense.  Carl J. Schwartz, Jr. Esq. will speak to us as a local father, Christian, and attorney. His family became the subject of media attention when his son, who is profoundly autistic and non-verbal, was suddenly barred from school.  Father Copenhagen has most recently addressed crowds in Washington DC and New Jersey, illuminating the Catholic Church's writing about vaccines. Father Copenhagen will explore bioethical issues and the principles needed to address the urgent religious and ethical problems arising from mandatory vaccination.

Feb 7    Night to Shine
​Cross Creek Church

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM .   Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience centered on God’s love for people with special needs ages 14 and older.  This year’s event was Friday, February 8, 2019.  Churches from around the world hosted 90,000 honored guests with the support of 175,000 volunteers!  Night to Shine 2020 will be held on February 7, 2020.  Registration for Honored Guests is expected to open in November 2019!

Feb 7    Regional Worship Experience    FREE
Bethel Christian Fellowship

7:30 - 9:30 PM    Youth and young adults, join us for the Regional Worship night at Bethel Christian Fellowship's Historic Sanctuary (free parking off of Anson Place next to the Body Shop Fellowship Hall). Doors open at 7:15pm (entrance faces Anson Place). Event begins at 7:30pm until 9:30pm.  Let's worship the Lord together!

Feb 14-15    Awaken 2020
​Buffalo Grand Hotel

Presented by Kingdom Bound Ministries, Awaken 2020 is a conference specifically geared for students in grades 7-12 and their leaders to encounter the overwhelming love of Christ.  We'll tackle real issues facing today's students with Biblical truth while also equipping and empowering leaders to impact their students like never before.  Awaken 2020, Awakening Hope.

Feb 22   3rd Annual Wild Game Dinner   DONATION
Park Ridge Free Methodist Church      

Game dinner: Saturday, February 22 at 6:30 pm at Park Ridge Free Methodist Church
Keynote speaker: Brad Lockwood, a successful businessman, pastor, outdoorsman, guide and cableTV personality. His cable TV program, Love of the Hunt, features hunts from all over North America as well as the popular Butcher Block series which highlights wild game cooking recipes and techniques. He is an energetic and engaging storyteller. Come hear some of his favorite stories from the hunt!    A suggested donation of $10 per person will cover the cost of the complete meal.
Contact pastorrandy@parkridgefmc.org to sign up or with questions.

Feb 22    Impact Theatre     FREE
Palmyra Town Hall Auditorium

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM .   Impact Theatre & The In Your Face Players presents “A Fork In The Road,” an interactive supernatural suspense dramedy. A grieving couple visiting their Son come upon strange occurrences and characters directing them to their final destination.  A catered pulled pork BBQ dinner with sides (Big Boys BBQ) will be served from 6-6:45PM prior to the performance.   Everything including admission is FREE (Donations accepted).  ALL donations collected this evening will go towards the Rescue & Revive missions trip to Kenya.  Seating is limited….Reservations ONLY. (reserve early. Seats will go fast).  The play will be presented without intermission.  Due to the play’s thematic elements & liability issues; no one under the age of 11 years of age is permitted.

March 3     321 Improv   
City Church, Batavia

7:00 PM    Family Life presents 321 Improv at City Church in Batavia, NY. The ministry of 321 Improv creates a unique, interactive comedy experience unlike any you’ve been part of before. 321 Improv instantly turns audience suggestions into hilarious scenes that will bring tears to your eyes, a pain to your side and will make your face ache with laughter!   Doors open at 6 pm.  Advance sale tickets are $10 and can be purchased until March 2 at noon. Tickets will be available at the door for $13.  Purchase tickets online or call Family Life at 800-927-9083

March 7    American Spiritual Ensemble
The Cultural Life Center at Roberts Wesleyan College

7:00 PM    The American Spiritual Ensemble is a critically-acclaimed professional group composed of some of the finest singers in the classical music world. The vocalists have thrilled audiences around the world with their dynamic renditions of classic spirituals and Broadway numbers.    "The prodigious voices of the North American group the American Spiritual Ensemble made the audience tremble with emotions this past Sunday at the plaza of Santa Maria la Real, of Najera... The forcefulness and sheer power of the voices and the impressive timbre and sounds were almost too much to imagine. They created a warm ambiance and the audience surrendered with applause."- La Rioja - Logroño, Spain

March 13-14    IF: Gathering
​Pittsford Community Church

  What is IF:Gathering you may wonder?   IF:Gathering is a Gospel-centered event, where women come together to get in the Word, experience powerful teaching, dive into authentic conversations, worship Jesus, and hear stories that will compel us to take personal next steps towards life and peace.  At IF:Gathering 2020 we are going to focus on the person of Jesus.  That’s it. This is our hope.  The world is spinning like crazy and for two day we are going to come together as women of faith and shut off the noise.  Our conference time will include worship, breakout groups, thought provoking questions, teaching, a meal together, and of course lots of coffee, tea, and chocolate!  We encourage you to consider joining us and to invite your sisters, daughters, mothers, neighbors, friends, and co-workers.  $20 per person

March 14    Danny Gokey - Unplugged    CONCERT    Roberts Wesleyan College

7:00 PM   Join Danny and his band for an intimate evening of music and ministry featuring songs you love like:  Tell Your Heart to Beat Again, Haven't Seen It Yet, The comeback and Hope in Front of Me.   Special guest:  Coby James

March 17-19    Tragedy to Triumph    FREE
The Center Church of the Nazarene

7:00 - 8:30 PM     Save the Date for Tragedy into Triumph, March 17-19 at The Center Church, 5604 Big Tree Road,  Lakeville, NY. Doors will open at 6:30 pm each evening; event begins at 7 p.m. The event will illustrate the power of God’s love and grace through the true stories of broken, imperfect people. Speakers include Pattie Mallette, Justin Bieber’s mother (March 17); Kylie Bisutti, former Victoria Secret Model (March 18); and Justin Wren, MMA fighter (March 19). Worship will be led by Joshua Brown.  This is a three night simulcast event streaming live from Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
 

March 19-22    The Healing Weekend
LeTourneau Christian Camp

If you are experiencing something painful in your life, or have in the past, and just can’t seem to get past it, The Healing Weekend is your opportunity to find healing, freedom, and peace using a proven, biblical model for healing. The healing steps taught are the same ones that have brought healing to thousands in the Healing Journey class since 2001.  The weekend includes live teaching by Bryan and Cyndy Sherwood of His Healing Light Ministries, as well as small group processing with trained leaders. The biblical tools presented are effective, bringing results quickly.  No prerequisites required. Click here for more information.  The Retreat will be held at  LeTourneau Christain Center Rushville, NY. For more information on the center, please visit   letourneau.org.  Registration fee includes room, nine meals, including snacks and beverages are included, and materials for the weekend.  Most dietary issues can be accommodated.

March 20  Leading Today's Church -What Now?  
Northeastern Seminary

Coming in March 2020, Brooke Hempell, Barna Senior VP of Research, will speak on the key spiritual, cultural and generational trends that are influencing the Christian faith today, and how to prepare yourself and your organization for the future.

March 27-28    IF: Gathering    
Northgate Free Methodist Church

​Tens of thousands of women worldwide participated in the IF:Gathering, either in person at the
sold-out event in Dallas, Texas, or via livestream to locations like Northgate. Representing a
variety of cultures and denominations, these women hold one thing in common: they want to live
like God is real. The IF:Gathering provides space for women to wrestle with essential questions
of faith, to dream, and to connect with one another. In Batavia, local leaders are hosting a
delayed airing of the IF:Gathering on March 27 and 28 at Northgate Free Methodist Church,
8160 Bank Street Road. Join the women of Northgate, Batavia and the surrounding areas for
two days of amazing speakers via telecast, including Jennie Allen, Jo Saxton, Jada Edwards
and Beth Moore. There will be live worship, and refreshments. Ticket cost is $15 for both days.

March 29   The Get Out Of Your Head Tour
​Browncroft Church

The Get Out of Your Head Tour with Jennie Allen, Jefferson Bethke, and Worship with Davy Flowers. Join Jennie Allen (Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Founder of IF:Gathering) for a night of teaching alongside Jefferson Bethke (Speaker, Best-Selling Author and Podcaster) with worship led by Davy Flowers. Together, they will walk you through Scripture and give you practical tools to stop the spiral of toxic thoughts and realize the God-given power you have over them.  Tickets: VIP - $60, GA - $25, Group of 10 or more - $20 . VIP includes: Q&A with Jennie and Jefferson, Early Entry, Reserved VIP Seating Section, a copy of Jennie’s Get Out of Your Head book, VIP Lanyard + Credential.

April 18   HER CON 
​Zion Fellowship (Canandaigua, NY)

We can’t wait to be together again at HER CON 2020. We hope to see lots of familiar faces, and plenty of new ones too. We are excited to introduce you to our new friend and HER CON speaker, Autumn Katz.  Join us for a time of worship, teaching, and community. Our prayer and Autumn’s passion has lined up in a way that we know this is a God-ordained event, so we are expecting BIG things to be released over the women at HER CON. We are believing for dreams to be awakened, freedom to be released, and our voices to grow bolder as we gather together to seek God’s purpose.

July 13-18    North East Worship Camp
​Bloomfield, NY

The most glorious human calling is to behold God's beauty and to worship Him, yet modern culture brings distractions at every turn. This hinders many young people from ever encountering God's majesty and stepping into their true calling as worshipers.  The North East Worship Camp is a call to all young worshipers who desire to be set free from distraction so that they can step into their true calling: to behold the beauty of the Lord and to worship Him in His temple. We believe that God is stirring an awakening in the northeast that will be pioneered through worship and prayer. We are calling all like minded young people to join us this summer, July 13th-18th, 2020.

July 26-29    Kingdom Bound
Darien Lake, NY

Kingdom Bound Ministries exists to present the Gospel through a variety of art forms including concerts, outreaches and an annual performing arts festival; to bring people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to encourage and equip believers in their walk with God.

July 20-31    Summer Ministry Camp
Northeastern Seminary at RWC

Transform your God-given passion into world-changing service.  Join high school students from across North America, on the campus of Roberts Wesleyan College, and gain exposure to the wide variety of ways that the love of Jesus is transforming lives. Explore the great things God has in store for your life while learning about impactful ministries in and outside of the church.