Your 06/06/2025 Edition of LAC Church Notes

" The Promise of the Spirit," John Stushie

PENTECOST SUNDAY

June 8, 2025

This Sunday Rev. Anna Grace Claunch

will preach a sermon entitled "Recognizing the Sacred "

based on Act 2:1-21

Join us in worship at 10 am.

You can join us in person or via livestream

on Facebook, YouTube, or our Livestream page.

In Our Prayers

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend, Adriana Jervis, who died peacefully on May 30th. Adriana has been such a gift to LAC for many years. Our prayers are with James, Coco, and Astrid during this time of grief and remembrance. They invite the LAC family to Adriana's celebration of life on Saturday, June 7th at 11 am in the sanctuary.

We continue to pray for the friends and family of Laura Torrisi who unexpectedly passed away on May 28th. Laura was very loved here at LAC and will be greatly missed.

We pray for Peg and Bob Mayo as they continue to grieve the death of their son, Michael Scott Mayo. Peg and Bob invite the congregation to attend Michael's memorial service on June 14th at 11:00 am in the sanctuary, followed by an interment in the Memorial Garden.

Lori Godwin asks for prayers for Harry, the son of her friend Jane, who is back in the hospital.

Do you have a prayer request to share with our LAC community? Call our prayer line at (914) 834-1800, ext. 342.

Join us for the upcoming Midnight Run community service opportunity on June 7th.

Please page down to find information below for a:

HOPE fundraiser
Interfaith Prison Partnership Event: Transcending Trauma (6/22 6-8 PM @ Rye Presbyterian Church)

To stay CONNECTED throughout the year, be sure that you are signed up for both our Wednesday Message and Friday Church Notes (contact broodal@lacny.org to add your name or new information to the list). You can also follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram). For LAC members, be sure to download the Realm app REALM CONNECT to add or update your information.

Music in Worship

Please join us in welcoming Ben Wien on piano to Sunday Worship on June 8th, along with Caitlyn Adler, soloist; Bill Sabia, drums; Jordan Pak, viola; and Marshall Toppo, bass.

Sunday School Choir!

Be sure to join us on Pentecost Sunday on June 8th for Worship before the picnic festivities begin. Our LAC Sunday School Choir will present a special musical offering.

COMMUNITY MUSIC AT LAC

All are invited to Jordan Pak’s Viola Recital in the sanctuary on

Saturday, June 14 at 3 pm, reception to follow. Jordan, a frequent contributor to our Worship Service over the years, will be accompanied on piano by LAC's Director of Music Ministry, Douglas Kostner.

The Past Year in Music in Worship

Here is a list of all the musicians who have participated in our Music Ministry over the past program year, September through June. Some are LAC members, some are from the wider community, some are professional; all have made a tangible contribution to our worship through their time and talents. We are grateful for them all.

Instrumentalists:

Alturas Duo (Carlos Boltes, charango & Scott Hill, guitar)

Sally Anderson, clarinet

Jon Berger, percussion

Enid Blount Press, clarinet

Colin Brigstock, trumpet

Caitlyn Carpenter, viola

Don Downes, trumpet

Cameron Gray, violin

Melanie Huang, flute

Claudia Huter, flute

Steven Huter, piano

Jeffrey Hoffman, organ

Dave Lewitt, drums

Denise Meltzer, trumpet

Imogen Morrall, flute

Andrei Orasanu, guitar

Reagan Osteen, horn

Alex Pak, violin

Jordan Pak, viola

Bill Sabia, drums

Jack Schatz, tuba

Clint Sharman, trombone

Pamela Sklar, flute

John Sykes, cello

Quinn Sykes, cello

Marshall Toppo, bass

Wes Troeger, bass

Grant Tucker, saxophone

Ted Utz, bass

Ben Wien, piano

Debra Whitman, harp

Rich Williams, trombone

Slava Znatchenii, oboe

Larchmont Symphonia:

Ava Albano, Clara Barnes, Mira Bokil-Hepp, Brynn Coady, Nola Coady, Isaac Dapkins, Isla Dapkins, E. Zoe Hassman, Annie Jaswal, Emily Jaswal, Andrew Kromholz, Lydia Leizman, Boots Maleson, Gent Malushaga, Elyse Mullen, Timmy O’Hara, Alexis Pedvis, Zelda Rosen, Morris Schoeneman, Gaby Sefair, Nicole Sharlow, Kate Stocker, Magnolia Stone, Mikey Sullivan, James Tiebout, Charlotte Wells, Ellie Zeballos, Sara Zeballos

Vocalists / Chancel Choir / Seasonal Choir:

Roseanne Ackerley, Caitlyn Adler, Susan Bell, Nathaniel Burich, Jeffrey Carpenter, Annetta Charles, Jack Cotterell, Nic Dávila, Garr DiSalvo, Camila Franzone, Christopher Derhammer Hill, Valeria Girardi Kostner, Amanda Gundling, David Hruska, Robin Hruska, Shawn Jeffery, Alexandra LeClere, Peg Mayo, Mackenzie Minguillo, Theresa Mischna, David Morse, Elizabeth Poyet, Jennifer Stevens, Emilie Surtees, Sheb Swett, Kaylee Taylor, Patricia Towle, James Widboom, Rich Williams, Michael Wingate, Kreshnik Zhabjaku

A special thank you to our Sunday School Choir!

Douglas Kostner, Director of Music Ministry

Liturgists

Volunteer to be a reader in a worship service. The text for the Prayer for Illumination and the scripture reading is provided to you in advance.

Community Service & So Much More!

Bring the entire family to help prepare bagged meals and clothing bundles for the homeless men and women of NYC. It is such a worthy cause and a rewarding experience for everyone.

Upcoming date: June 7th.

LAC Food Connection

Could you prepare a meal for a member of our congregation in need? The LAC Food Connection, under the auspices of the Deacons, provides occasional meals for our members who might have surgery or something that prevents them from cooking themselves. Please contact lacoffice@lacny.org to offer your help. We will add you to our list of volunteers.

Your Gifts are Vitally Important

Your generosity makes ministry possible.

As you give thanks for the blessings in your life, we hope LAC is on your list!

Please Click Here to Submit Your Gift

Did you know that Realm has options for scheduling recurring payments? This is a great way for folks to stay up-to-date on pledged giving while traveling, and helps LAC to continue ministering to our community year-round! Click the GIVE link above, and select the tab to "GIVE MORE THAN ONCE." Here, you will find options to adjust the amount given and set the frequency of gifts. Please contact our bookkeeper, Gloria Haq, at (914)834-1800, ext. 310, with any questions!

Sponsoring Flowers!

If you are interested in sponsoring flowers in honor or memory of a loved one, you may sign up by clicking the link below or by contacting LACoffice@lacny.org.

THIS WEEK AT LAC

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

10:00 am Worship (Sanctuary/Online)

11:15 am Church Picnic

2:00 pm Larchmont Music Academy Recital (Sanctuary)

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

6:00 pm Fairway Green Condo Meeting (Carhart)

6:45 pm Al Anon (Library)

7:15 pm AA (Chapel)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

9:00 am Preschool Graduation (Sanctuary & Russell Hall)

11:00 am Staff Meeting (Main Office)

5:30 pm Youth Group Party (Manice Home)

6:30 pm Larchmont Music Academy Recital (Sanctuary)

7:30 pm Chancel Choir (Russell Hall)

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

7:15 pm AA (Carhart)

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

11:00 am Michael Mayo Memorial Service (Sanctuary)

3:00 pm Recital - Jordan Pak (Sanctuary & Russell Hall)

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