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		<title>AA (Men&#8217;s Group)</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve&hellip;]]></description>

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		<title>Life Group</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Facilitated by Mike and Roxanne Costa this group meets to connect weekly to discuss the previous weeks sermon and sharpen one another to grow more deeply in faith.</p>
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                <mec:location>Vestry</mec:location>
        
        
        
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        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="1000" height="564" src="https://rochestercongregational.com/wp-content/uploads/Events-life-group.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Life groups tree illustration with sunrise" loading="lazy" /> Facilitated by James (Sully) and Diane Sullivan this group meets to connect weekly to discuss the previous weeks sermon and sharpen one another to grow more deeply in faith. There are two main goals of Life Groups. First, to edify believers by connecting them on a more intimate level and helping them to become more&hellip;]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Facilitated by James (Sully) and Diane Sullivan this group meets to connect weekly to discuss the previous weeks sermon and sharpen one another to grow more deeply in faith.</p>
<p>There are two main goals of Life Groups. First, to edify believers by connecting them on a more intimate level and helping them to become more like Jesus. The second goal is to evangelize by offering another venue besides the regular church worship gatherings that may be initially less intimidating to seekers and those interested in finding out more about Jesus.</p>
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		<title>Life Group</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://rochestercongregational.com/?post_type=mec-events&#038;p=259</guid>

        <description><![CDATA[<img width="1000" height="564" src="https://rochestercongregational.com/wp-content/uploads/Events-life-group.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Life groups tree illustration with sunrise" loading="lazy" /> Facilitated by Chuck and Sue Kantner this group meets to connect weekly to discuss the previous weeks sermon and sharpen one another to grow more deeply in faith. There are two main goals of Life Groups. First, to edify believers by connecting them on a more intimate level and helping them to become more like&hellip;]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Facilitated by Chuck and Sue Kantner this group meets to connect weekly to discuss the previous weeks sermon and sharpen one another to grow more deeply in faith.</p>
<p>There are two main goals of Life Groups. First, to edify believers by connecting them on a more intimate level and helping them to become more like Jesus. The second goal is to evangelize by offering another venue besides the regular church worship gatherings that may be initially less intimidating to seekers and those interested in finding out more about Jesus.</p>
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		<title>AA (Men and Women)</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Colby]]></dc:creator>

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        <description><![CDATA[Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve&hellip;]]></description>

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		<title>Life Group</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="1000" height="564" src="https://rochestercongregational.com/wp-content/uploads/Events-life-group.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Life groups tree illustration with sunrise" loading="lazy" /> Facilitated by George Smith and Patricia Davis this group meets to connect weekly to discuss the previous weeks sermon and sharpen one another to grow more deeply in faith. There are two main goals of Life Groups. First, to edify believers by connecting them on a more intimate level and helping them to become more&hellip;]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Facilitated by George Smith and Patricia Davis this group meets to connect weekly to discuss the previous weeks sermon and sharpen one another to grow more deeply in faith.</p>
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		<title>Worship Gathering</title>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Colby]]></dc:creator>

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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rochestercongregational.com/wp-content/uploads/SundayWorship.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Sunday Worship graphic with raised hands" loading="lazy" /> Worship with us each week as we celebrate Jesus and gathering in Biblical community.]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Worship with us each week as we celebrate Jesus and gathering in Biblical community. </p>
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        <mec:startDate>2026-07-05</mec:startDate>
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                <mec:location>Sanctuary</mec:location>
        
        
        
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		<title>AA (Men&#8217;s Group)</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Colby]]></dc:creator>

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        <description><![CDATA[Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve&hellip;]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem.  It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.</p>
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        <mec:startDate>2026-07-06</mec:startDate>
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                <mec:location>Fellowship Hall</mec:location>
        
        
        
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		<title>Deacon&#8217;s Meeting</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Monthly meeting to discuss spiritual and other church related matters of importance.]]></description>

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        <mec:startDate>2026-07-07</mec:startDate>
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        <mec:endDate>2026-07-07</mec:endDate>
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                <mec:location>Vestry</mec:location>
        
        
        
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		<title>Life Group</title>
		<link>https://rochestercongregational.com/events/life-group-9/</link>
        
        
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Colby]]></dc:creator>

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        <mec:startDate>2026-07-08</mec:startDate>
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