Local Ministries
An indispensable part of following Jesus is loving your neighbor and seeking the good of your community. Rochester is a special place with many needs.
As a church in the city, we seek to be a blessing to our community in both word and deed. Grace Road partners with many local ministries doing amazing work in Rochester, for the good of the city and the glory of God.
441 Ministries
441 Ministries brings transformative hope, healing, and holistic development to the Beechwood Neighborhood through the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is achieved by connecting individuals and families, providing affordable housing, generating economic resources, and forging partnerships that foster stability and growth.
To learn more about 441 Ministries, contact Josh Horn at director@441ministries.org.
To learn more about New City Cafe & Roastery contact Nick Trombley at nick@newcityroc.com
Open Door Mission
Founded in 1952, the Open Door Mission is a Christian, non-profit, rescue mission founded on the belief that with proper resources, hope can be restored and lives of impoverished men, women and children of Rochester, NY could be forever changed.
The Open Door Mission seeks to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the impoverished and homeless in the Rochester community. They provide services such as an addiction recovery residential program, clothing distribution, daily meal service, and the Women & Children’s Residential Program, which aids families in crisis.
His Branches
A non-profit community health center, His Branches has clinics in both the Beechwood and 19th Ward communities. They exist to show God’s love to the world by partnering with others to bring hope, healing, and restoration to Rochester through medical care and community development. Medical services include providing family medicine for all ages, women’s health/prenatal care, integrated behavioral health services, tele-heath, case management, and lab services on-site to create accessible and affordable health care.
Community development prioritizes employing a diverse staff from the neighborhoods they serve in order to build trust with neighbors and provide a glimpse of God’s eternal kingdom within our community today, identifying and removing social and economic barriers to length and quality of life, and investing relationally in strategic partnerships that address the needs of the whole-person.
Cru
Cru is a Christian campus ministry that helps students take their next step through mentors, Bible studies, fellowship, and more.
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Grace Road also supports Jill, a member of Cru Global Digital Strategies, in the development of the GodTools App. GodTools is helping Christians bring the hope of Jesus to people worldwide, one conversation at a time.
Camp Hickory Hill
Camp Hickory Hill serves through camp, retreat, and conference experiences in order to build up the body of Christ. They offer year-round events and a popular summer camp.
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Looking for more information or opportunities to serve?
Contact Sam Richbart at sam@camphickoryhill.org
Flower City Outreach
The mission and vision of Flower City Outreach is to "Mobilize the Church into service, that the city might see Jesus."
We are primarily known for Flower City Work Camp, but our ministry portfolio has grown to include Weekend Edition, Link Youth Mentorship, School/Church Partnerships along with affiliate ministries such as Rose City Work Camp and CarePortal.
Want to learn more or find out how you can get involved? Contact Mike McOrmond at mike@flowercityworkcamp.org
Reformation Society of Western NY
The Reformation Society of Western New York is a fraternal organization for pastors and lay leaders, meeting in various locations each month for fellowship, prayer, worship, and study.
We are edified by relevant papers and preaching (on alternate months) and the subsequent discussions. We rejoice at the strong friendships that are forming and all of the resulting cross connections between participating churches. Pray for our ongoing unity and effectiveness.
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For more information, contact Dave Theobald at dave@gracebcdansville.org.
Deaf Harbor
Since 2012, Deaf Harbor has worked to provide Biblical resources in ASL, as well as in-depth training and fellowship opportunities for those in the Deaf community to deepen their faith.
To date, Deaf Harbor has released 120 Bible passages translated into ASL (along with accompanying “more information footnotes” videos in ASL for each passage), over 30 ASL worship songs, and two extended-length Bible resources videos about the history of the Bible.
Deaf Harbor’s goal is to continue translating the Bible using the Chronological Bible Translation approach, while also working to develop other ASL-centered Biblical resources.
Compass Care
CompassCare is a Christ-centered pro-life organization that provides free ethical medical care to a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy. Utilizing ultrasound exams, STD testing and treatment, and a comprehensive community referral plan, Compass Care gives women the information and support she needs to attain the vision of a healthy future after having a child. Compass Care is driven by the belief that ALL are made in the image of God and therefore equally valuable and worthy of protection.
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​Interested in volunteering?
Contact Dan Prouty 585-559-0241 or dan.prouty@compasscare.info
Rochester Family Mission
Rochester Family Mission has been serving the Rochester community since 1927. The Mission aims to share the love of Christ with those who need it most, empowering the community through programs such as their food pantry, Meals2Go, and the Hidden Treasure Clothing Room.
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To learn more about Rochester Family Mission programs and volunteer opportunities, contact Warren Meeks at w.meeksjr@rfmision.org
The Margaret Home
The Margaret Home is a residential empowerment program that revives hope for mothers who maintain a limited or broken support network and who struggle with the often-invisible wounds of trauma.
Dedicated to serving women through all stages of pregnancy and early motherhood, we provide healing and unconditional love in a comfortable home and caring communal environment that nurtures an empowered spirit and a healthy lifestyle. For each of our mothers, we create a self-directed action plan along with the structure and resources to enable the achievement of personal, educational and professional goals that can lead to independence for a woman and her family.
​Ongoing volunteer needs including staff assistance, resident support during evening hours, household work, babysitting, outdoor and household work, item donations, and more. ​​​
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA has sought to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes since 1954.
Their mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church through their values of Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence.
FCA offers an array of yearly camps for athletes and coaches on the professional, college, high school, junior high, and youth levels to improve their skills and deepen their relationship with Jesus in the process.
Interested in learning more or finding ways to get involved? Contact Katie Tutak at ktutak@fca.org
World Relief Western NY
World Relief Western NY exists to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. We accomplish this by welcoming, advocating for, and helping integrate refugees and immigrants from all nations into our wonderful community.
Want to volunteer?
Contact Matthew Slisher at mslisher@wr.org
Mother Care
Mothercare is an outreach of the church designed to give ongoing, compassionate support to women in need. Mothercare connects mature Christian women from Grace Road Church with pregnant women that have been served at Compass Care.
Our mission is to come alongside a mom with friendship and connection to relevant resources. Our hope is to point to Christ in our interactions, offering prayer and discipleship.
Want to learn more?
Contact Barb Tomlinson at 585-208-6035 or tomlinsonbarb33@gmail.com
Hockey Ministries International
Hockey Ministries International has been presenting the Christian message of hope to the world of hockey since 1977. This ministry comes alongside hockey players and their families to provide spiritual support amid the demands of the sport through camps, events, community, and resources.