On June 24th, Fredonia Presbyterian Church held its annual yard sale. The community was generous in its response and we were able to raise over $1000. The proceeds from the sale will be used entirely to support local charities such as the Boys and Girls Club, Rural Ministry and Keryx Prison Ministry. The support of […]
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Giving Garden begins new season
Once again, Fredonia Church will participate in the Giving Garden program of the Rural Ministry of Northern Chautauqua County. Last year, through the hard work of master Gardner Tom White, over 200 lbs. of vegetables were donated to the Rural Ministry’s Friendly Kitchen and Food Bank. Tom has once again agreed to manage the garden […]
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Fredonia Presbyterian helps “Beautify Fredonia” On Saturday, May 27th, 5 members of Fredonia Presbyterian Church walked the length of Central Avenue to pick up litter. This effort was part of our participation in the Beautify Fredonia effort of the village. As a certified green congregation it is important to us to support our community’s efforts […]
Continue ReadingFredonia Presbyterian Church certified an Earth Care Congregation for third year
Fredonia Presbyterian Church has been certified for the third year as an earth care congregation by the Presbyterian Church USA. This certification is achieved by actively pursuing environmental awareness and protection in the areas of worship, education, maintenance of building and grounds, and public advocacy. For more information on how to protect the environment, see […]
Continue ReadingFacebook Frustrations
For several years, our church has maintained a Facebook page. It has been handled as a personal page which people could friend (and unfriend) and from which postings could be shared. Facebook has essentially told us that since we are not an individual we can no longer maintain a page in this fashion. This may […]
Continue ReadingHygiene kits being collected. Can you help?
Fredonia Presbyterian Church is again collecting Hygiene Kits (March 12 through April 9, 2017) for Church World Service. CWS distributes the kits to people around the world (including the US) who have been victims of hurricanes, earthquakes, wars or other catastrophic events. To assemble a kit you will need: One hand towel measuring approximately 15″x […]
Continue ReadingFeeding Fredonia Challenge receives community support
Close to 80 area businesses have agreed once again to participate in the Feeding Fredonia Challenge. This means that residents will have many opportunities to provide support for the Challenge. The Mayor and Village Trustees endorsed the Challenge for the third year at their September meeting. Our goal this year is for 5,750 lbs. of […]
Continue ReadingRenewal Celebration September 25, 2016
On September 25th, our congregation will celebrate its 216th anniversary. During the service of worship we will honor God by recognizing what God has done through this congregation in the past year. Ministries being lifted up include: the Feeding Fredonia Challenge, Fredonia Food Pantry, Equal Exchange table at the local Farmers’ Market, the Alternative Christmas […]
Continue ReadingThird Feeding Fredonia Challenge announced
Once again, the Fredonia Presbyterian Church will be organizing the Feeding Fredonia Challenge in the Village of Fredonia. During the week of October 10 through 14, residents will be encouraged to bring food into area businesses to support the challenge which provides food for the Fredonia Food Pantry. Businesses will be contacted in the coming […]
Continue ReadingDessert Fest and Band Concert
On Tuesday July 19 at 5:30 p.m., we will hold our Annual Dessert Fest which means guests may purchase three desserts for $3.00. Desserts are homemade (or gourmet!) and cover the range from cakes to pies to blueberry French Toast. Come and sample! Then at 6:00 p.m. the Cassadaga Band will present a concert under […]
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