Rev. Deborah Fae Swift and Carly
The Reverend Deborah Fae Swift joined South Presbyterian Church as its pastor
on May 1, 2008. A native of Oneonta, NY, Pastor Deb moved to Rochester to
attend Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in 1987. For sixteen years
she served as Parish Associate and Minister of Music at Calvary St. Andrews
Presbyterian Parish. While at South Church, Deborah will continue
as Director of Operations at St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center, a ministry
that provides health care and counseling for people who are un- or under-
insured. Fortunately, for twelve years she did community organizing working
with Neighborhood and Business Associations to improve the quality of urban
living in southeast Rochester. It prepared her for St. Joe's where all of the
services are provided by over 200 volunteers who Deb coordinates.
When asked about her leisure time interests, Pastor Deb laughed. "I'm a single
soccer mom of a 10-year-old who thinks she's 15, and we live in a 160-year-old
city house. That about sums up my life."
Our pastor enjoys gardening, working on her home, going to movies, and being with her daughter, Carly Fae. She is a published composer and author who enjoys writing mysteries for her friends to read.
Deborah and Carly live in the South Wedge with their black lab and toy poodle.
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What's New
Latest News
South Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce
the addition of Kevin j Fuller
to our staff as our new Office
Administrator. Kevin brings a wealth of experience
with him from a varied
background including business consulting, recruiting,
management, and more.
After 23 years in sales and service, working in human
and financial resources, Kevin arrives in Rochester from Texas. Welcome Kevin!
South Church Volunteers Help at Katrina Site
On November 15, 2009 three members of South Presbyterian Church joined eight other
people from the Genesee Valley Presbytery on a mission trip to New Orleans to
help rebuild the city.
For more information, Click Here
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