🌱 How a North Chili congregation responded when their pastor came out

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• How a North Chili congregation responded when their pastor came out
• Which Chili-area skaters could shake up Section V hockey this winter?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy with snow showers, with a high of 24 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Not as cold with snow showers, temps: high: 31, low: 23.
• Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of 28 and low of 14 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pastor's transgender announcement met with support from North Chili United Methodist Church (whec.com) — A longtime pastor at North Chili United Methodist Church recently came out as transgender during a worship service, and most of the congregation responded with strong support. Church members describe her as a steady, inclusive leader, and both she and congregants hope the announcement will make the North Chili faith community an even safer, more welcoming place for marginalized neighbors.
   

• Puck drops on another Section V hockey season with familiar faces, fresh energy (democratandchronicle.com) — Section V hockey is back, and several Chili-area players and programs are in the spotlight, including Churchville-Chili standout Grayson Galliford and the combined Spartan Hockey team drawing from Gates Chili. The preview runs through returning stars, new coaches, and key goaltenders, setting expectations for how local skaters might shape this winter’s playoff races.
   

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Thursday December 11

• SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA - Rochester, NY 2025
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  2:00 pm
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  3:00 pm
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  Youth and Justice Programs , 30 Hart St , Rochester
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Fourth Department – Child relocation: Litwinski v. Adinolfe (nydailyrecord.com)

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• Which restaurants are open on Christmas Eve in Rochester? See the list (democratandchronicle.com)
• Town of Brighton residents my receive money from $1 million Icon Energy settlement (whec.com)
• Guide to races this holiday season around the Rochester area (whec.com)

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