Games by James and the Rochester Downtown Alliance hosted the inaugural Downtown Puzzle Contest on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Historic Chateau Theatre in Rochester. A 500-piece general competition was held at 10:00 a.m. and a 400-piece family competition was held at 12:30 p.m.
Join Olive Branch Community (ELCA) at 6-7 p.m. Dec. 19, for Behold the Night, a contemplative service of poetry, silence and song. There are gifts here in the dark. The Rev. Lisa Janke and musician Richard Bruxvoort Colligan will lead the event at Gray Duck Theater at 619 Sixth Ave. NW for a time of rich quietness in friendly company. This service may be especially meaningful for those of us processing grief or going through deep change. All are welcome.
In September 2020, my wife and I accepted a call to serve as Co Pastors of the Congregational Church UCC here in Rochester. As a Christian minister, I believe that God calls us to help create a world where all people have what they need to flourish.