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MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH
115 TH ANNIVERSARY
WALK-A-THON
WHAT
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church invites the community to a special Walk-A-Thon taking place
on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Genesee Valley Park, with the walk beginning
promptly at 1:00 PM. This event is the kickoff to their 115 th Anniversary as Rochester’s
oldest historically African American Baptist Church. The community event is a
cornerstone of their ongoing commitment to promoting health, wellness, and unity within
the community. The event will offer a unique opportunity for health organizations and
community leaders to engage directly with community members in a spirit of fellowship
and service. “We’re excited for this opportunity to fellowship with our congregation and
community. As a church we want our community healthy in mind, body and soul” says
Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Rickey B. Harvey, Sr.
The event is intended to promote healthy living and wellness initiatives and strengthen
collaborative ties between faith-based and community organizations. “The Wegmans
School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University is honored to walk in partnership with
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church as they celebrate 115 years of faith, fellowship, and service.
Through this collaboration, we stride together to promote health and wellness in our
community—one step at a time,” says Tricia Gatlin Ph.D., RN, Dean of the St. John
Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing. The event will also feature community
health organizations there with impactful health education to share with
participants—covering vital topics such as disease prevention, wellness strategies,
long-term health maintenance, fitness and nutrition.
WHEN
Saturday October 4 th • 12pm
Walk Begins at 1pm
WHERE
Genesee Valley Park – Registration at Hawthorne Shelter
237 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14611
For More Information
Visit: www.mt-olivetbaptistchurchrocny.com
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