Worship and Music

Matthew Podd is the Music Director at Trinity Emmanuel. Matthew is in his
second year at Eastman School of Music,    seeking his Master’s Degree. Prior to
coming to Eastman, Matthew graduated from Ithaca    College as a Music Major
in Composition and Keyboard. Matthew has worked with various musical theatre
groups in conducting and    playing. He has been a church organist/pianist, as
well as a choir director, in various churches for the past ten years.

Do you like to sing? Join us for Choir Practice on Thursdays at 7:00pm. All are
welcome !

Dear TELC Community,

Easter is always an exciting time of year for so many reasons, but the special
music that comes out during this season is one of my favorites. Though, I
wanted to remind you all that even though the Easter buzz is settling down, the
exciting church music scene in Rochester is just getting fired up.

It is that time of year again where we get ready for the 10th Annual Westside
Benefit Concert. This event brings choirs together from many churches in the
area to sing together for a good cause. I am honored to be directing the
combined men's choir, as well as one piece of the combined mixed choir this
year. The combined choir will be singing my original anthem entitled "We Thank
Thee.” and I'm very excited to work with the dedicated choir members from the
surrounding churches. I have included a blurb below with details about this years
benefit recipient, Aurora House.

The concert is Sunday, May 23rd, at 7:00 pm at Pearce Memorial Church, 4322
Buffalo Rd, North Chili. I would love to see you there.

Aurora House is an extraordinary new home currently under construction at
2495 S Union Street in Spencerport. This two-bed facility will provide the
“hospice” philosophy of care and is scheduled to open later this year. Residents
will be referred to Aurora House by a hospice agency when they are diagnosed
to have three months or less to live. Nursing staff and volunteer support will be
available around the clock, allowing family members some respite while knowing
that their loved one is receiving excellent care. Families will feel the comforts of
home while they are there and participate in assisting with care as much or as
little as they wish. As a nonprofit organization, volunteers are the cornerstone of
the great work of this mission. Aurora House is a dream come true for many who
have experienced the loss of a loved one and know what a caring support
system can mean during such a difficult time.

Open house festivities are planned for the 2nd week of July. The beginning of
our Volunteer training program will start in the Spring. With God's mercy we hope
to be financially ready to accept our 1st families come fall.

Music Director,

Matthew Podd