 GRCC continues to be in prayer with the greater community of Rochester and for all those affected by violence. We support the efforts started by Deacon Bill Coffey, nearly ten years ago when he and others in the area began to address the homicides that were taking place on our streets by going to the sites of shootings to pray and bless the family and neighborhood.
A prayer email chain was created. People were encouraged after each homicide to gather at the site to hold hands and send forth prayers of healing and comfort. Those that cannot attend, pray from their home, their office, their car... wherever it is best for them. To be a part of this ongoing community of prayer and healing, please contact Bill Coffey directly at: wcoffey2@rochester.rr.com or email GRCC at grcc1@frontiernet.net.
A project of the Greater Rochester Community of Churches, Faith Community Alliance, and Baptist Ministers Alliance.
 Shells into Bells:
Many people around the nation are using all or part of their stimulus incentive checks the government is mailing out in May to immediate advantage for people in poverty.GRCC is encouraging you to give half or more of your check either to a project that empowers people in poverty locally or perhaps, anonymously or not, to someone who is currently struggling with meeting his or her basic needs.
Anyone making such a commitment can let GRCC know and we will send you a bell. It once was a shell used in war, but has been turned into a sign of justice and peace. Fill out the Shells into Bells Form
and let GRCC know what charity will receive your donation and where to send your bell.
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