Who we are...
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A LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT US....
Our service begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings, year around. The service is usually finished by 11 a.m. Following the service, we offer wonderful, light refreshments downstairs in our fellowship hall; many of us stay for socializing and snacks.
We dress in what makes us comfortable for worship. Some of us wear ties, because we prefer to; some of us do not wear ties, because we prefer not to. Sandals and sneakers don’t bother us, in fact, our teenage organists have been known to play barefoot. We prefer to have you join us wearing your shorts, t-shirts, and sneakers than not at all.
A LOT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT US....
Established in 1852, we are located in
We welcome young talent to share their musical abilities in our service. In August 2005, we welcomed Hannah Waite, a young, talented pianist who provides the music during our services. She quickly began to apply her skills to the organ during parts of our service and her skill on the keyboard is evident. We enjoy her musical contributions to our service.
We like the hymns we’ve grown up
singing; but are always willing to learn something new.
Given the material, we can usually catch on to a new song before the end of
the first verse. Again, our embrace of young
talent is apparent in our choir director. Rachel
Mulcahy has just started as our Choir Director. She has a strong background in music
and a lovely voice. We look forward to
learning her strengths and showing off ours.
Our Methodist service includes a time of
prayer and praise just before
Dr. Peter Agnew joined us as our pastor
in July 2005. He has been in the ministry for
a number of years and recently moved from the mid-west.
He comes to us with his wife, Lois, and their son Peter. Both of whom bring their own gifts to our
congregational family.
Dr. Agnew is a skilled speaker; and we appreciate how well his sermons deliver the
message. We have formed a meaningful
relationship with him and we look forward to our strong connection lasting for a number of
years. The Agnews have fast become members of our community.
Our congregation is loyal and caring
with open minds, open hearts, and enthusiastic participation. We have a prayer chain and encourage you to contact
us if you have a concern you would wish for us to pray about with you or for you. You could contact us in person, with a message on
the church’s answering machine, 673-3806, or via e-mail at borodinochurch@aol.com.
We are small in number yet strong in faith and
enthusiasm. If you want to feel like
you’re worshiping among family, the
We have a nursery for the little ones
which is staffed by a professional child care provider each Sunday to attend to them
should you choose to remain in the sanctuary.
Our Sunday School welcomes children
beginning at the age of three. The classes
currently are held during the worship service. The
children attend the first portion of the church service, which includes Prayer and Praise,
our opening hymn, Informal Greetings, the Call to Worship and the Children’s Sermon. After the Children’s Sermon, they are escorted
to class by their teachers. The Sunday School
year begins the first Sunday after Labor Day and runs to the end of May. During the Christmas season, the students, (and
anyone else who chooses to join in), spend a Sunday afternoon singing carols in the park
gazebo; then we return to the church for warm refreshments.
Our Sunday School also performs on Children’s Day, at the end of the
Sunday School year.
Our youth group welcomes all
teenagers. They take pleasure each year in
selecting the tree for our sanctuary. They
also enjoy preparing and conducting the Easter Sunrise service. They are active in the Earth Day clean up of our
community, assisting older residents when needed, occasional camping trips, (which last
year included a white-water rafting trip!) and caroling with the Sunday School students. A few years ago, they rediscovered a fantastic
sledding hill and often enjoy the winter wonderland our area can be.
We sponsor and support the Spafford Food
Pantry with the donation box placed in our cloak room.
On any Sunday morning, or if you are in the church for a separate event,
donations of non perishable foods and/or non food items can be placed in the box. The Pantry is located in the Spafford Fire
House.
And of course, along with all of this, we are your neighbors,
friends, and relatives. We are here if you
need help, prayer,
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Borodino United Methodist Church
1820 Rt. 174
Skaneateles, NY 13152
Pastor Peter Agnew
E-mail: BorodinoChurch@aol.com