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Pastor Jessilou Vaccarelli
Mail: PO Box 152 North Greece, NY 14515
Current Missions
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These are missions we currently support. See below for different ways you can help or contact us to volunteer or help with us with one of our Missions.
Local Missions:
Coffee Connection - The coffee used at Parma Greece UCC is purchased from the Coffee Connection in Rochester. The Coffee Connection provides employment training and job creation for women in recovery from addiction and as a not-for-profit business sells fair trade, organic coffee to retail and wholesale customers. In partnership with Project Empower, they provide comprehensive, continuous support for women on their journey toward sustainable recovery.
What: We purchase the coffee used at church from the Coffee Connection in Rochester
Who It Helps: The Coffee Connection empowers women on their journey to sustainable recovery from addiction. We create jobs and train women for sustainable employment as a not-for-profit business selling fair trade, organically-grown, and sustainably-farmed coffee to retail and wholesale customers
When: Coffee Connection provides services year round
Hilton Clothing Closet – Collected clothing throughout the year and participated in "Undy Sunday" to address that specific need. Please check their page for items they are currently in need of and their hours.
What: Provides free clothing
Who It Helps: People in the Rochester area (no residency requirements)
When: Clothing gathered throughout the year; Closet open varying hours
Hilton-Parma Emergency Food Shelf ​- Our congregation supports this effort by contributing food and monetary donations throughout the year. Please check their page for items they are currently in need of and their hours.
What: Congregation donations of food throughout the year; Food pantry part of the Hilton Parma Community Council of Churches; Located in the Hilton Community Center; also sponsors the Annual Thanksgiving Basket Program
Who It Helps: those struggle with food insecurity in the Hilton School District
When: Provides services year round
Hilton Parma Community Council of Churches - PGUCC provided food and gifts for Christmas Baskets to help families have a blessed and happy Christmas.
What: Non for Profit umbrella organization of Hilton Parma Emergency Food Shelf, Hilton Helps, and Clothing Closet
Who It Helps: Those struggling with Food Insecurity in the Hilton School District (Hilton Emergency Foodshelf); Those in the area who need help getting clothing, also sponsors the Annual Christmas Basket Program
When: Services provided throughout the year; Christmas baskets at Christmas time
Salem Nutrition Center- Prior to the COVID pandemic, our volunteers served lunch to the guests at Salem on the 2nd and 5th Mondays each month. We donated some of the clothing and goods for the clothing distribution on the 5th Monday of the month.
What: Congregation has provided financial support and food donations; In December, we collected men’s socks for Christmas Gifts
Who It Helps: Homeless folks in Rochester
When: Donations throughout the year; members of the congregation also volunteer at the Center every second and fifth Monday(Pre-Covid)
Thanksgiving Baskets - Our donations purchase gift cards that are given out to families in Greece. We also donated food to the Hilton Emergency Foodshelf.
What: Sponsor Thanksgiving holiday food baskets
Who It Helps: Food insecure in Greece and Hilton
When: Thanksgiving
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Community Ink Cartridge Recycling
What: Printer cartridges, cell phones, PDAs, or portable electronics (Collection bin in church office)
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Who it Helps: Proceeds go to PGUCC general fund
When: Ongoing collection
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Glasses, Contact, and Hearing Aid Donations
What: Glasses, Contact, and Hearing Aid Donations. Given to the Hilton Lions Club (Collection bin in Missions Room)
Who it Helps: Recycled items are distributed to people in need in low and middle-income communities where they will have the greatest impact
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When: Ongoing collection
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Wider Church Missions:
Western New York Christian Conference - Each year a small group of representatives from area churches meet. This year we received $455.95 for attending this gathering. These funds went to the Coalition for Migrant Workers.
What: Financial donation to the coalition
Who It Helps: Area migrant workers
When: Fall of each year
Pennies for People - Any church that collects "Pennies for People" can nominate deserving organizations to get funding grants. These grants are for non-profits that do not receive government grants and may "fall through the cracks" as far as funding is concerned.
What: Congregation donates pennies; UCCNY Conference Fund
Who It Helps: Non-profit are selected each year; nominated by the Association
When: Year round
5-for-5 Congregation
Each year the United Church of Christ is blessed with an abundant number of congregations who join together in the drive to be 5 for 5. By supporting all four special offerings (One Great Hour of Sharing, Strengthen the Church, Neighbors in Need, and the Christmas Fund) and collecting for our Churches Wider Mission Basic Support, these congregations sustain and advance the UCC's mission of:
"United in Spirit and inspired by God's grace, we welcome all, love all and seek justice for all."
Parma Greece UCC is proud to be a longtime 5 For 5 Congregation.
What: One Great Hour of Sharing, part of Our Church’s Wider Mission, is the special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that carries God’s message of love and hope to people in crisis.
Who It Helps: The UCC works with international partners to provide sources of clean water, food, education and health care, small business micro-credit, advocacy and resettlement for refugees and displaced persons, and emergency relief and rehabilitation. One Great Hour of Sharing also supports domestic and international ministries for disaster preparedness and response.
When: March each year. Click here to Donate
What: The Strengthen the Church (STC) Offering reflects the shared commitment of people across the United Church of Christ to cooperatively build up the UCC. Conferences and the national setting equally share the gifts given by members and friends through their local congregations.
Who It Helps: The funds raised support leadership development, new churches, youth ministry, and innovation in existing congregations. By your generosity to this offering, you build up the Body of Christ.
When: Offering June Click here to Donate
What:
The Neighbors in Need offering supports ministries of justice and compassion, with one-third of the offering given to the Council for American Indian Ministries and the remaining two-thirds supporting UCC justice ministries.
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Who It Helps: In 2025 the Neighbors in Need Offering supported 26 grant recipients across the UCC who were engaged in projects of direct service and advocacy.
When: Fall Click here to Donate
What: The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years.
Who It Helps: Provides emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, and Christmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees.
When: Christmas Eve. Click here to Donate
5. Our Church’s Wider Mission
What: Our Church’s Wider Mission (OCWM) funds the work the UCC does in its Associations and Conferences, and in the national and global church.
Who It Helps: OCWM funds are invested in programs, resources, and tools needed to keep local UCC churches strong, effective, and growing.
When: Year Round. Click here to Donate