Our Restoration Celebration on Sunday March 12, 2023 was a beautiful and joyful celebration of many blessings. Here are some memorable moments from the service.
March 12, 2023 ~ Restoration Celebration!
- Rev. Dawn Garrett-Larsen welcomes everyone to the special celebration
- Rev.Ryan Henderson brings greetings from the New York Conference of UCC
- An anthem from the choir, and a peek at the expertise of our Live Streamers.
- Choir Director Edie Rice shares her talent in leading our fine choir.
- A 4-piece horn section added to the celebration.
- Carla DeMeco shares the long timeline - since 1799 - of FCC's place in Canandaigua's history.
- Nancy Parsons recognizes and thanks the New York Landmarks Conservancy for their major role in the restoration project.
- Tarry Shipley explains the origins of the Historic Building Preservation Fund in 2003 and its important role in the unexpected ceiling repairs necessary in 2023.
- What better way to thank Mike and Nancy Parsons for their tireless work to shepherd the project? Framed pieces of the original plaster that fell in February 2022!
- The Parsons also received beautifully framed photos of the completed sanctuary.
- All trustees were thanked and received appreciation gifts for their important role in the year-long project. Each trustee had a specific portion they were responsible for.
- Mike Parsons recognizes and thanks each contractor who played a critical role in the seamless timeline of work.
- The owners of Josephine's Cleaners of Canandaigua and the employees who worked to thoroughly clean the sanctuary post-project are thanked for their efforts.
- The Restored and Repaired Sanctuary Stands Ready to Serve for Another 210 Years!
