75th Anniversary Chairpersons Kris and Frank Harder The Garden City Community Church held the opening ceremony of its 75th anniversary season of celebration at a worship service on October 17. Many former clergy and staff members returned to help the congregation celebrate. They all participated and the Reverend Dr. James Gettemy, pastor emeritus, delivered the sermon. reverend James Adelmann, senior pastor, introduced each guest and asked them to share their past positions at GCCC as well as their present assignments.

A luncheon attended by 170 members followed in Gardner Hall. It was deliciously prepared by Melva Victorino with help from the youth of the church and various Board members. After the meal was served, Reverend Adelmann introduced former church members who had returned for the special event. Reverend John Livingston, former associate minister, and his wife, Judy, entertained attendees with some beautiful show tunes and their beautiful voices! The Rev. Geoffrey A. Black, N.Y. Conference Minister of the United Church of Christ, presented Reverend Adelmann with a certificate of congratulations from the conference.

Reverend Geoffrey Black and Reverend James Adelmann Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ. Worship services are Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers at the later service. Garden City Community Church is located at Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. For more information, call 746-1700 or visit www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org

Seated from left: Mrs. Post, Rev. Or. Avery Post and Pastor and Mrs. James Adelmann. Standing, from left: Ian Rottenberg, Mrs. Livingston and Rev. John Livingston

Reverend James Adelmann and Revered Dr. James Gettemy Annika Adelmann and church member and chef Melva Victorino Senior Pastor James Adelmann, front center, Associate Pastor Lynn Sullivan, front right, with former and present clergy and staff. Members of confirmation class helped to serve the luncheon 75th Anniversary Honorary Chairpersons George and Ann Mallouk