Top photo: (From left) Confirmands Matthew Kresge and Madison Borger, along with Dante, Jamie and Luciano Durante were welcomed into St. Matthew’s UCC in Kunkletown during Sunday’s service. The confirmands are Pleasant Valley students and the Garita family recently moved from Queens, NY to Monroe County.

Bottom photo: (From left) Staci Gower, Christian Education Coordinator; confirmands Madison Borger and Matthew Kresge; and Pastor Suzanne Brooks-Cope gather after Sunday’s service. St. Matthew’s UCC celebrated Pentecost, confirmation, and welcoming of a family of three as new members on Sunday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS