2025-2028 capital campaign
Phase 1 Steeple Restoration Project
Since 1807, First United Methodist Church has been a cornerstone of Rochester, fostering fellowship, worship, and shared hope in the saving love of Jesus Christ, a legacy we continue to build upon and share today.
At FUMC, we live out John Wesley's vision that "the world is our parish" and our vision “Feed the Need” by serving as a welcoming hub for community engagement, extending Christ’s love through outreach, partnerships, and initiatives that impact lives locally, regionally, and globally.
Our steeple is a physical manifestation of hope in the world. To sustain hope and serve Rochester’s needs, we need to protect our church by repairing water damage, updating the roof and exterior, and restoring the steeple, a vital beacon of hope.
As of 06/08/25 we have raised $13,757.79
Thank you to all who have donated
Steeple Committee Members
Co-Chairs Scott Benoit, Charlie Devito, and Kent Marzoli. The rest of the committee is made up of Mark Leahey, Kenny Downes, Don Raab, Stephanie Brown, Patrick Meehan, Jon Pyrich, Rev. Ho-Soon Han, Henry Wolforth, and John Wilderman.