Ray Of Hope Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Inc.
The LGBTQSIAN2ss+ Pride Activities, and Social Events Center of Elmira, NY.
The only Church in Central New York founded and fostered by the GLBTQSIA2ss+ community for 41 years. October 31, 2024 - 41st Anniversary now in our 42nd year in Ministry.
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Sunday, January 19, Dr. Martin Luther King and Civil Rights Sunday AND The Baptism Of The Lord
January 20, Monday, No events are scheduled for this date.
January 21, Tuesday, Bible Enrichment 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
January 22, Wednesday Noon Mass
SUNDAY JANUARY 26 ANNUAL MEETING - Celebration of the Feast of St. Marianne Cope, a Sister of St. Francis from Syracuse, NY who founded two hospitals in New York State, and spent 35 years caring for people sick with Hansen's Disease on Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii. She is titled, "Beloved Mother of Outcasts."
Monday, January 27, 2025 at Noon,The Third Ray Of Hope Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ Annual Prayers At Noon Together on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day will be held on both in-person and online, and online. The prayers are three psalms, a Scripture reading, and a closing prayer. Psalms will be sung congregationally and led by Pastor Br. Shawn Benedict of Ray Of Hope Church.
MARCH 5, 2025 ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP will be presented by the Elmira Area Clergy with up to ten churches participating. It will be hosted by Bethany Lutheran Church 256 S. Walnut St., Elmira, NY 7:00 PM. Details will follow in singing in the choir, and serving in the worship event. Please plan to be in attendance.
Inquiries Class #1 Friday March 7, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Statement of Purpose, Statement of Faith
Inquiries Class #2 Friday March 14, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Worship and Common Threads
Inquiries Class #3 Friday March 21, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Polity & Practice (Liturgical Calendar +)
Inquiries Class #4 Friday March 28, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Human Sexuality and the Bible
Inquiries Class #5 Friday April 4, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Human Sexuality and the Bible
??? APRIL COUNCIL MEETING BEFORE GREAT VIGIL MEMBERSHIP SO, APRIL 10????
APRIL 13, 2025 Palm Sunday 10:30 AM HOLY WEEK
APRIL 17, 2025 HOLY THURSDAY 7:00 PM
APRIL 18, 2025 PASSION FRIDAY 7:00 PM
APRIL 19, 2023 GREAT VIGIL OF THE RESURRECTION OUR EASTER EVENT MEMBERSHIP
May 11, Sunday Mother's Day and Foundresses Day
June 1, Sunday Ascension Sunday
June 7, Saturday, Pride Elmira
June 8, Sunday Pentecost
June 14, Saturday, Pride Corning
June 15, Sunday, Father's Day and 29th Ordination Anniversary
June 22, Sunday Juneteenth Celebration (19th)
June 29th PRIDE SUNDAY
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January 14, Sunday, Civil Rights, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 10:30 a.m.
January 14, 2024 Reports for Annual Meeting will be distributed.
January 16, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible Enrichment
January 17, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
January 21, 2024 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Mother Marianne Cope, "Beloved Mother of Outcasts" The 40th Annual Meeting with Dinner. For details RIGHT CLICK HERE.
(Marianne Cope was born on January 23, 1838, in Darmstadt, Germany. In 1862, she entered the Sisters of Saint Francis in Syracuse, New York. In 1883, she led a group of sisters to the Hawaiian Islands to care for the poor, especially those suffering from leprosy. She died on August 9, 1918.)
January 23, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible Enrichment
January 24, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
January 26, 2024, Friday, at 2:00 p.m. Council Meeting.
January 27, 2024, Saturday, at NOON. The Third Annual Prayers At Noon Together on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day will be held in-person and virtual formats. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.
January 28, 2024 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
February 4, Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. Epiphany Week 5 Black History Month Wk 1
February 6, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Inquiries Class #2 The Statement of Faith of Ray Of Hope COOLJC during Bible Enrichment see http://www.rayofhopechurch.com/faith.htm
Prologue to the Statement of Faith: RIGHT CLICK HERE.
February 7, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
February 8, Thursday, 3:00- 4:00 p.m. By-Laws Revision Committee, chaired by April Struhm. April invites all to participate in this meeting, one may join the committee or attend occasionally. The meeting is both in-person at the monastery and virtual on Skype.
February 25, Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. Lent Week 2 of 5 Black History Month Wk 4
February 26, Monday, 3:00- 4:00 p.m. By-Laws Revision Committee, chaired by April Struhm. April invites all to participate in this meeting, one may join the committee or attend occasionally. The meeting is both in-person at the monastery and virtual on Skype.
February 27, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Inquiries Class #6 Polity and Practice (an explanation of the By-Laws and operational procedures to govern Church administration).
February 28, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person. Lent Week 2 of 5
February 29, 2024, Thursday, at 2:00 p.m. Council Meeting.
Sunday, March 3, 2024 Worship at 10:30 a.m. Lent Week 3 of 5 Woman's Month
March 4, Monday, 3:00- 4:00 p.m. By-Laws Revision Committee, chaired by April Struhm. April invites all to participate in this meeting, one may join the committee or attend occasionally. The meeting is both in-person at the monastery and virtual on Skype.
March 5, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Inquiries Class #7 Polity and Practice (an explanation of the By-Laws and operational procedures to govern Church administration).
March 6, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person. Lent Week 3 of 5
News Flash: The clerks at Regal Cinema at the Arnot Mall say Cabrini is opening on Thursday, March 7. Who would like to go see it with me? It is my birthday and really want to see this film. (Brother) I am curious to see who actually sees this and reads it.
Sunday, March 10, 2024 Laetare Rejoice Sunday ROSE PINK SUNDAY in Lent Week 4 of 5
March 11, Monday, 3:00- 4:00 p.m. By-Laws Revision Committee, chaired by April Struhm. April invites all to participate in this meeting, one may join the committee or attend occasionally. The meeting is both in-person at the monastery and virtual on Skype.
March 12, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Inquiries Class #8 Sexuality and the Bible.
March 13, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person. Lent Week 4 of 5
Friday, March 8, 2024 Cabrini, the movie In Theaters International Women's Day: https://www.angel.com/watch/cabrini/episode/5fd84450-f6df-4caa-8abd-e7d2efd812e4 "Cabrini, you would have made an excellent man." (Mayor of New York City)
Sunday, March 17, 2024 St. Patrick's Day Worship at 10:30 a.m. Lent Week 5 of 5
** Congregational Meeting immediatley after worship**
March 18, Monday, 3:00- 4:00 p.m. By-Laws Revision Committee, chaired by April Struhm. April invites all to participate in this meeting, one may join the committee or attend occasionally. The meeting is both in-person at the monastery and virtual on Skype.
March 19, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Inquiries Class #9 Final Sexuality and the Bible.
March 20, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person. Lent Week 5 of 5
HOLY WEEK, 2024
Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
Monday, March 25, no By-Laws Revision Committee meeting.
Tuesday, March 26 no Bible Enrichment meeting.
March 27, Wednesday, no Traditional Mass in English - in person.
Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024 7:00 p.m. 8:15 p.m. silent prayer 8:30 p.m. Benediction
Good Friday, March 29, 2024 The Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday, March 30, 2024 7:45 p.m.- 9:15 p.m. Celebrating The Vigil Of The Resurrection Of Christ. *This is our "Easter Service."
* * No worship on Sunday morning, March 31, 2024 * *
April 1, Monday, no By-Laws Revision Committee meeting.
April 2, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible Enrichment.
April 3, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
April 8, Monday, 4:00 p.m. By-Laws Revision Committee meeting.
April 9, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible Enrichment.
April 10, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
April 28, Sunday, WORSHIP 10:30 AM online and in person.
April 29, Monday, 4:00 PM By-Laws Revision Committee meeting.
April 30, Tuesday, 6:30 PM Bible Enrichment.
May 1, Wednesday, Mary's Day Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
May 6, Sunday, Resurrection Week six.
May 7, Monday, 4:00 PM By-Laws Revision Committee meeting.
May 8, Tuesday, 6:30 PM Bible Enrichment.
May 9, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
May 12, Ascension Sunday MOTHER'S DAY, FOUNDRESSES DAY AT THE ELMIRA CHAPEL
May 13, Monday, 4:00 PM By-Laws Revision Committee meeting.
May 14, Tuesday, 6:30 PM Bible Enrichment.
May 15, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
May 19, Sunday, Pentecost Sunday - WEAR RED, YELLOW, ORANGE
May 20, Monday, No By-Laws Revision Committee meeting.
May 21, Tuesday, No Bible Enrichment.
May 22, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
May 24, Friday, 2:00 PM Council
May 26, Sunday, Trinity Sunday
May 27, Monday, 4:00 PM By-Laws Revision Committee meeting.
May 28, Tuesday, 6:30 PM Bible Enrichment.
May 28, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
June 1, Saturday, ELMIRA PRIDE
June 2, CELEBRATE PRIDE WEEK 1 of 5 weeks of PRIDE MONTH WORSHIP. Week 1:Corpus Christi, WORSHIP 10:30 AM online and in person.
June 3, Monday, 4:00 PM By-Laws Revision Committee meeting.
June 4, Tuesday, 6:30 PM Bible Enrichment.
June 5, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
June 8, Saturday, CORNING PRIDE
June 9, Sunday, CELEBRATE PRIDE WEEK 2 of 5 weeks of PRIDE MONTH WORSHIP.WORSHIP 10:30 AM online and in person: The Start of our Juneteenth 10-day devotions Introduction.
June 10, Monday JTDEVOTION#1 NOON; 3:00 p.m. By-Laws Revision
Committee
June 11, Tuesday JTDEVOTION #2 NOON; 6:00 p.m. NAACP 7:15 p.m. Bible
Enrichment
June 12, Wednesday JTDEVOTION#3 11:00 a.m. NOON TRADITIONAL
MASS
June 13, Thursday JTDEVOTION #4 NOON
June 14, Friday JTDEVOTION #5 NOON
June 15, Saturday, JUNETEENTH in Elmira JTDEVOTION #6 8:00 p.m.
June 16, Sunday, CELEBRATE PRIDE WEEK 3 of 5 weeks of PRIDE MONTH WORSHIP.WORSHIP 10:30 AM online and in person. Father's Day, 28th Ordination Anniversary, JTDEVOTION #7
June 17, Monday, JTDEVOTION #8 NOON; 3:00 p.m. By-Laws Revision
Committee
June 18, Tuesday, JTDEVOTION #9 NOON; Bible Enrichment 6:30 p.m.
June 19, Wednesday, JTDEVOTION #10 11:00 AM Juneteenth; NOON
Traditional Mass
June23, Sunday, CELEBRATE PRIDE WEEK 4 of 5 weeks of PRIDE MONTH WORSHIP. Relicensing our Servants of the Eucharist during this service.
June 24, Monday, 4:00 PM By-Laws Revision Committee meeting.
June 25, Tuesday, 6:30 PM Bible Enrichment.
June 26, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
June 30, Sunday Stonewall 55th Anniversary of the riots and 54th Pride Parade. CELEBRATE PRIDE WEEK 5 of 5 weeks of PRIDE MONTH WORSHIP.Worship will be at 10:30 AM led by our three lay ministers, Servants of the Eucharist, Tami Whatley, Veronca Floyd, and Lisa Frost.
July 1, Monday, NO MEETING By-Laws Revision Committee.
July 2, Tuesday, NO MEETING Bible Enrichment.
July 3, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
July 22, Monday, By-Laws Revision Committee 3:00- 4:30 PM.
July 23, Tuesday, Bible Enrichment. 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
July 24, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
July 26, Friday, Council Meeting at 2:00 PM Open to the public. Online and in-person.
July 28, Sunday Worship will be at 10:30 AM, in-person and online.
July 29, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee.
July 30, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Bible Enrichment.
July 31 Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
August 4, Sunday Worship will be at 10:30 AM, in-person and online.
Nominations to the Council are open from August 4 - August 29
August 6, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Bible Enrichment.
August 7, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
August 11, Sunday Worship will be at 10:30 AM, in-person and online.
August 13, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Bible Enrichment.
August 14, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
August 18, Sunday Worship will be at 10:30 AM, in-person and online.
August 19, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee.
August 20, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Bible Enrichment.
August 21, Wednesday, Noon Traditional Mass in English - in person.
August 25, Sunday Worship will be at 10:30 AM, in-person and online.
August 27, Tuesday, The Council closed the chapel through at least September
2nd. All activities will be online only until the Council decides to reopen our facility to
the public. For more information RIGHT CLICK HERE.
* * * Nominations to the Council close - Thursday, August 29, 2024.
August 30, Friday, 2:00 PM The August Council Meeting: online attendance only.
September 1, Sunday 10:30 AM Worship online attendance only.
September 2, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee online attendance only
September 3, Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM Baptism Instruction (TBA attendance requirements)
September 4, Wednesday NOON - 12:45 Mass In-Person
September 8, Sunday 10:30 AM Worship In-Person and Online
September 9, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee
September 11, Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM Baptism Instruction
September 11, Wednesday NOON - 12:45 Mass In-Person
Sunday, September 15, Worship at 10:30 a.m. Celebrating the
28th Anniversary of the Southern Tier Extension of Ray Of Hope
Church and the Feast of the Triumph Of The Cross.
September 16, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee
September 17, Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM Baptism Instruction
September 18, Wednesday NOON - 12:45 Mass In-Person
Announcing Baptism Preparation Instruction. Membership is based on the Statement Of
Purpose. The Sacramenmt of Baptism is based upon the Statement of Faith and is
the public affirmation that one desires to be baptized into Christ Jesus, (see
Galatians 3:27-28) and forever remain one with Christ and His Body, the Church.
Ray Of Hope Church By-Laws 8.02 Baptism.
Baptism in/with water as recorded in the Scriptures, shall be a sign of the dedication
of each life in Christ Jesus and God's service and shall be witnessed by Christ's
Church.
SEPTEMBER 3, 11 (moved to Wednesday 9-11-24), 17, 24 - Tuesdays - Baptism Instruction 6:30 - 8:00 in person and online.
The Chapel is open to the public. Masks are optional and available at the hospitality table inside the door.
Sunday, September 22, Worship at 10:30 a.m.
September 23, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee
September 24, Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM Baptism Instruction
September 25, Wednesday NOON - 12:45 Mass In-Person
September 26, Thursday at 3:00 p.m. rescheduled Council Meeting
September 27, Friday 7:00 PM Elmira College Gibson Theatre Matsiko World Orphan Choir www.matsiko.org hosted by North Presbyterian Church. We have made a $200.00 donation to this project.
Sunday, September 29, 2024 the Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting Worship at 10:30 AM with the Sacrament of Baptism. Shared dinner after
worship, and the Congregational Meeting will start at 1:00 PM. The
meeting is short: Approval of the January, 2024 Congregational Minutes, and hold elections to the Council. Veronica Floyd is nominated to fill a two-year seat.
September 30, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee
October 1, Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM Bible Enrichment - continuing Angels
October 2, Wednesday NOON - 12:45 Mass In-Person
(*October 5, Saturday 4:30- 6;30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church
The Chosen - see flyer below.)
Sunday, October 6, Worship 10:30 a.m. World Communion Sunday and Celebration of St. Francis of Assisi - the Saint who welcomed everyone, and celebrated all the gifts of Creation in worship.
October 7, Monday 3:30 - 5:00 PM By-Laws Revision Committee
October 8, Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00 PM NAACP MEETING
October 8, Tuesday 7:15- 8:45 PM Bible Enrichment - continuing Bible Translations and Angels
October 9, Wednesday NOON - 12:45 Mass In-Person
(*October 12, Saturday 4:30- 6;30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church
The Chosen - see flyer below.)
Sunday, October 13, Worship 10:30 a.m. Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 13, Sunday at 2:00 PM The Abrahamic Walk presented by the Southern Tier Interfaith Coalition
October 14, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee
October 15, Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM Bible Enrichment - continuing Bible Translations and Angels
October 16, Wednesday NOON - 12:45 Mass In-Person
(*October 19, Saturday 4:30- 6;30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church
The Chosen - see flyer below.)
Sunday, October 20, Worship 10:30 a.m.
October 21, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee
October 22, Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM Bible Enrichment - continuing Bible Translations and Angels
October 23, Wednesday NOON - 12:45 Mass In-Person
October 24, Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING
DATE TO BE SET FOR OUR NATIVITY CELEBRATION CHRISTMAS
DATE TO BE SET FOR KWANZAA
DATE TO BE SET FOR ANNUAL MEETING JANUARY 2025
(*October 26, Saturday 4:30- 6;30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church
The Chosen - see flyer below.)
Sunday, October 27, Worship 10:30 a.m.
October 28, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee
October 29, Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM Bible Enrichment - continuing Bible Translations and Angels
October 30, Wednesday NOON - 12:45 Mass In-Person
(*November 2, Saturday 4:30- 6;30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church
The Chosen - see flyer below.)
Sunday, November 3, Worship 10:30 a.m. FEAST OF ALL SAINTS & 41st Anniversary of the founding of Ray Of Hope Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Inc. The start of our 42nd year of ministry.
November 4, Monday, no scheduled events.
November 5, Tuesday Election Night, no scheduled events.
November 6, Wednesday NOON - 12:45 Mass In-Person
(*November 9, Saturday 4:30- 6;30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church
The Chosen - see flyer below.)
Sunday, November 10, Worship 10:30 a.m. Veterans Day Weekend
November 11, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee
November 12, Tuesday NAACP meets so Bible Enrichment 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.
November 13, Wednesday NOON - 12:45 Mass In-Person
Sunday, November 17, Worship 10:30 a.m.
November 18, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee
November 19, Tuesday NAACP meets so Bible Enrichment 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.
November 20, Wednesday NOON - 12:45 Mass In-Person
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING DATES
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26 6:30 - 8:00 PM NEW By-Laws Discussion 1 of 4
Sunday, December 1, Advent Week 1 World AIDS Day, the Candle of Hope. - purple
TUESDAY DECEMBER 3 6:30 - 8:00 PM NEW By-Laws Discussion 2 of 4
Sunday, December 8, Advent Week 2 The Candle of Peace, praying for world peace. - purple
Sunday, December 15, Advent Week 3 GAUDETE REJOICE SUNDAY PRIDE PARTY
IN THE WINTER. PINK DAY! GIFT EXCHANGE AND DINNER TOGETHER - PINK CANDLE
December 16, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM continued work on new By-Laws
DECEMBER 17, TUESDAY DECEMBER 17 6:30 - 8:00 PM NEW By-Laws Discussion 4 of 4
December 18, Wednesday, NOON Mass
December 19, Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING Council final recommendation for 2025 Budget
Sunday, December 22, Advent Wk 4 Reverend Mother's Day in the Winter, Mary, - purple
December 23, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 PM By-Laws Revision Committee if needed.
December 24, Tuesday no scheduled events.
December 25, Wednesday no Noon Mass scheduled.
December 25, Wednesday 5:00 PM Hanukkah Night 1 of 8 live on Facebook
December 26, Thursday 5:00 PM Hanukkah Night 2 of 8 live on Facebook
December 27, Friday 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Hanukkah Night 3 of 8 live on Facebook
December 28, Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 PM NAACP presents Kwanzaa - see poster below.
December 28, Saturday 5:00 PM Hanukkah Night 4 of 8 live on Facebook
December 29, Sunday CHRISMAS AT RAY OF HOPE
December 30, Monday 5:00 PM Hanukkah Night 5 of 8 live on Facebook
December 30, Monday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Kwanzaa at Ray Of Hope Church, live in-person and online. Read more about Kwanzaa on our page HERE.
December 31, Tuesday 5:00 PM Hanukkah Night 6 of 8 live on Facebook
No other meeting scheduled for Tuesday December 31, 2024
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January 1, Wednesday, No Noon Mass scheduled for this date.
January 1, Wednesday, 5:00 PM Hanukkah Night 7 of 8 live on Facebook
January 2,Thursday 5:00 PM Hanukkah Night 8 of 8 live on Facebook
Sunday, January 5, Holy Name Sunday
January 6, Monday By-Laws work will likely continue 3 - 4:30
January 7, Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00
January 8, Wednesday Noon Mass
Sunday, January 12, EPIPHANY - Orthodox Christmas(on or near 1-7-25)
January 13, Monday By-Laws work will likely continue 3 - 4:30
January 14, Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00
January 15, Wednesday Noon Mass
January 17, Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL
