Upcoming Events
Christmas Pageant
CoS kids will narrate the story of Christ’s nativity through Scripture and music. A cookie reception will follow.
Christmas Eve Worship
CoS Christmas Eve Worship:
Come at 5 pm for a candlelight service of lessons and carols. (nursery care provided, infants through 3 years old )
Come at 7 pm for a candlelight service of lessons and carols with Holy Eucharist. (nursery care provided, infants through 3 years old)
Come at 11:00 pm for The Nativity of the Lord with sermon and Holy Eucharist. The service ends at the break of Christmas Day in candlelight.
*The 5:00 and 11:00 services will be livestreamed.
Christmas 1
Celebrate the 1st Sunday of Christmas with worship at 8:45 and 10:45 am. (The 10:45 service is livestreamed.)
Christmas Caroling
All are welcome at 12:15 (following the 10:45 a.m. service) to bring Christmas cheer in the form of carol singing to neighbors and CoS friends. If you love Christmas, or singing carols, or people… this is for you! Meet at church for a quick snack before heading out to our singing locations! For more information, contact the church office here.
Every Knee
Every Knee is an informal service of worship through acoustic contemporary music, scripture, and prayer. It typically takes place the 3rd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for a time of reflective praise.
Every Knee
Every Knee is an informal service of worship through acoustic contemporary music, scripture, and prayer. It typically takes place the 3rd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for a time of reflective praise.
Advent 4
Celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent with worship at 8:45 and 10:45 am. (The 10:45 service is livestreamed.)
Every Knee
Every Knee is an informal service of worship through acoustic contemporary music, scripture, and prayer. It typically takes place the 3rd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for a time of reflective praise.
Advent 3
Celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent with worship at 8:45 and 10:45 am. (The 10:45 service is livestreamed.)
Advent 2
Celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Advent with worship at 8:45 and 10:45 am. (The 10:45 service is livestreamed.)
Advent 1
Celebrate the 1st Sunday of Advent with worship at 8:45 and 10:45 am. (The 10:45 service is livestreamed.)
Congregational Meeting
The CoS Annual Congregational Meeting is a high point in the life of the church. This yearly gathering is for everyone involved in the life of CoS, whether you’re a member, regular attendee or just interested in learning more about what God is doing in and through Community of the Savior. All are welcome! Here are some highlights of this year’s meeting:
Special Update from the Facilities Accessibility Team, including proposed renovations, budget, and timeline!
Election of Working Teams, Committees, and Leadership Team
Engaging our Mission 2025
Financial Updates
Pastoral Reflections on the present and future of CoS
Evening meal together
Childcare provided
Leadership Team Meeting
The CoS Leadership team typically meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. If you would like to sit in on a meeting or request minutes from a previous month’s meeting, contact the church office here.
Every Knee
Every Knee is an informal service of worship through acoustic contemporary music, scripture, and prayer. It typically takes place the 3rd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for a time of reflective praise.
Exploring Membership
Come explore membership at CoS!
All are cordially invited to this informational half-day session in the fellowship hall. Refreshments and lunch provided. Childcare is available. Registration information coming soon.
Leadership Team Meeting
The CoS Leadership team typically meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. If you would like to sit in on a meeting or request minutes from a previous month’s meeting, contact the church office here.
CoS CONNECT
All are invited to an informational gathering in the fellowship hall. Lunch and childcare provided.
Learn about the history, founding vision and core affirmations
Meet others who are also new to CoS
Discover the rhythms of the liturgical life
Find out about spiritual growth and ministry opportunities
Registration information coming soon!
CoS Fall Hike
A CoS “any and all ages” fall hike will take place on Saturday morning, September 28 at 9:15 a.m. on the Bird Sanctuary Trail in Webster. There will be light refreshments at the end of the hike. Rain date: Sunday afternoon September 29 at 3:00. Email the church office HERE for more information.
Leadership Team Meeting
The CoS Leadership team typically meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. If you would like to sit in on a meeting or request minutes from a previous month’s meeting, contact the church office here.
Every Knee
Every Knee is an informal service of worship through acoustic contemporary music, scripture, and prayer. It typically takes place the 3rd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for a time of reflective praise.
Annual Church Picnic
All are invited to the annual church picnic at Genesee Valley Park, Riverbend Shelter, after the 10:45 am service. CoS will provide pulled pork, BBQ jackfruit and rolls; beverages; plates, utensils, cups and napkins. You are encouraged to bring a side dish to share. Please sign-up in the fellowship hall or email the church office here.
CoS Summer Paddle
A summer CoS paddle event will occur on Saturday August 17. Interested in this event (easy flat water paddle) but you don’t have a kayak or canoe? Contact the church office here.
CoS Summer Hike
Save the date for a summer CoS hike on Saturday August 10 (rain date Sunday August 11). It will be an urban heritage walk. More info to come.
VBS
Vacation Bible School at CoS:
What: music, games, Bible stories, crafts, snacks, & more!
When: August 5-7, 5:45-8:15 pm
Where: 4 E. Henrietta Rd, Rochester, 14620
Who: Children 4 years old through those entering 7th grade
Register HERE.
Youth Retreat
The Summer Youth Group retreat is taking place July 25th-27th. Expect a fun weekend of fellowship, camp activities, and learning more about the Bible together. This event is open to youth entering 7th-12th grade in the fall and youth do not need to attend CoS to participate. Contact the church office here for more information.
Leadership Team Meeting
The CoS Leadership team typically meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. If you would like to sit in on a meeting or request minutes from a previous month’s meeting, contact the church office here.
Leadership Team Meeting
The CoS Leadership team typically meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. If you would like to sit in on a meeting or request minutes from a previous month’s meeting, contact the church office here.
CoS Spring Cleanup/Workday
The facilities team is looking for a few volunteers on Saturday May 18th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon for a Spring Cleanup/Workday at CoS. You will need some gardening tools, if that is your specialty, otherwise just show up. Weeding, spreading mulch and trimming some bushes along with other projects are anticipated. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
Every Knee
Every Knee is an informal service of worship through acoustic contemporary music, scripture, and prayer. It typically takes place the 3rd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for a time of reflective praise.
CoS Spring Hike
A CoS spring hike is in the air! Saturday May 11 an intergenerational mid-morning hike is planned. More information to follow.
Leadership Team Meeting
The CoS Leadership team typically meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. If you would like to sit in on a meeting or request minutes from a previous month’s meeting, contact the church office here.
Game Night
All are invited this Friday, April 19 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Bring a favorite family game and a snack or dessert to share. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Use the online form HERE to RSVP if possible.
Every Knee
Every Knee is an informal service of worship through acoustic contemporary music, scripture, and prayer. It typically takes place the 3rd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for a time of reflective praise.
Leadership Team Meeting
The CoS Leadership team typically meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. If you would like to sit in on a meeting or request minutes from a previous month’s meeting, contact the church office here.
Feast of the Resurrection
CoS’s celebration of the Holy Triduum will come to a glorious and joy-filled conclusion in Easter Sunday worship! The greatest of all Sundays in the Christian year, this Sunday launches the 50-day celebration of the Easter Season that begins on this first Sunday and continues through the Day of Pentecost. It is a season characterized by the joy of new life in Christ and victory over death.
Easter Sunday Worship:
Sunrise Service, 6:30 am on the CoS front lawn
Feast of the Resurrection, 8:45 am in the sanctuary
Feast of the Resurrection, 11:00 am in the sanctuary
There will be a festive Easter Brunch from 9:45-10:45 in the fellowship hall. Stay after the 8:45 service or come early for the 11:00 service to enjoy good food and conversation!
Nursery care for those 3 and under is available at the 8:45 and 11:00 services. The 11:00 service will be livestreamed via Facebook and YouTube.
For more information, contact the church office here.
Easter Vigil
On this most holy of nights in the Christian year, the church keeps watch, celebrating the resurrection of Christ in the sacrament of Holy Eucharist, and awaiting his return in glory. The Easter Vigil is the climactic turning point of the Triduum, the Passover of the new covenant, and marks our Lord’s passage from death to life in the resurrection. It is the liturgical summit of the Christian year.
This service will also be livestreamed via Facebook and YouTube.
For more info, contact the church office here.