Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge! 👨‍👦

Today we celebrate the God who restores families, redeems lives, and breaks every chain ⛓️‍💥

We have seen prodigal sons come home, fathers reunited with their children, and broken lives transformed by the power of Jesus Christ.

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him…” — Luke 15:20

06/20/2026

Thank you 😊

Michael La Pietra - Director, Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge recently shared his personal testimony and the program overview of this life-changing organization! Who knew this was here in Rochester?!?! And what the "perfect" leader for this!!

Restoring Broken Lives

Our post does not do this organization justice. Check out their site when you have time: https://www.rochesteratc.org/

Also, they have a funding opportunity: Dollar-A-Day Resident Sponsorship—Rochester Men’s Center: https://www.newyorkadultteenchallenge.com/dollar-a-day-student-sponsorship/dollar-a-day-resident-sponsorshiprochester-mens-center/

p.s. they will be selling their cutting boards, chopping blocks, and rolling pins at our July 25th Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Show!

06/16/2026

What a powerful day at Caledonia Assembly of God! 🙌⛓️‍💥

Thank you for welcoming Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge and allowing us to share testimonies of hope, freedom, and lives transformed through Jesus Christ. Your partnership is helping break chains and restore lives. 🔥✝️

Together, we’re seeing freedom become reality—one life at a time. 💙⛓️‍💥

06/16/2026

🙌🏻A big thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Greece, NY, for welcoming our Director, Michael La Pietra, to share about the mission of Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge!

The Kiwanis Club does an incredible job serving our community and investing in the lives of others. 🙌 We are grateful for the opportunity to connect and are excited about the possibility of partnering together to bring hope and transformation to Rochester. 🤝

Thank you for having us! 💛

06/14/2026

We’ll see you there!!

06/09/2026

Thank you to one of our greatest supporters Roofing Rochester NY!! Rochester’s Premier, and most trusted roofing Company 😊

06/07/2026

Thank you so much for having us! Hope Christian Fellowship Eastside 🙌🙌🙌

Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge

06/06/2026

🏃‍♂️ THANK YOU !🏃‍♀️

What an incredible day at our Walk/Run for Recovery 5K!

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out, participated, volunteered, sponsored, donated, and supported this event. It was truly a blessing to have each of you with us.

This year’s theme was “Keep Going” based on Philippians 3:13:

“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.”

The day didn’t come without challenges. First came the rain, then the wind, but despite every obstacle, the race went forward! What a powerful reminder of the message we were proclaiming: Keep Going.

Nothing was going to stop what God was doing today. Together, we pressed on, we crossed the finish line, and most importantly, God was glorified. 🙌

Congratulations to all of our winners across our race divisions, including:
🏅 Men’s under 40
🏅 Women’s under 40
🏅 Men’s over 40
🏅 Women’s over 40
🏅 Kids Fun Run Participants and Winners

Be sure to check out the photos below and relive some of the great moments from the day! 📸

📅 Save the Date!
The 2027 Run for Recovery will be held on June 12th with an earlier start time of 10:00 AM. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for another exciting day of hope, recovery, community, and fun!

A special thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, staff, churches, supporters, and participants. This event would not be possible without you.

Together, we are bringing hope, celebrating recovery, and reminding people that no matter what obstacles come their way—they can keep going. 💪🙌🏻🙏🏼

06/05/2026

We’re excited to see everyone tomorrow for the Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge Run/Walk for Recovery at Roberts Wesleyan University! 🏃‍♂️

🌤️ We’ve received a few questions about the weather. The latest forecasts look favorable for our event hours, and we’re expecting a great day together. While there is a slight chance of a passing shower, current forecasts show a very low chance of rain during our registration and race times.

🚗 Parking & Registration

Please enter “Voller Athletic Center” into your GPS. Parking will be available at the athletic center, and registration will take place at the entrance to the track.

⏰ Registration opens at 11:00 AM.
🏃 The race begins at 12:00 PM.

📝 Last-minute registrations are still open:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/NewYorkAdultAndTeenChallenge5KRunWalkForRecovery

Thank you for joining us and supporting the mission of Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge. We look forward to a fun afternoon of community, hope, and recovery.

See you tomorrow! 💙

06/05/2026

Thank you Hope Christian Fellowship Eastside for having us! We are excited about Sunday!

Have you ever felt defined by your mistakes, your past, your struggles, or what others have said about you?

In Acts 28, Paul was bitten by a deadly viper, and those around him immediately assumed the worst. But what they expected to destroy him became an opportunity for God to reveal his power. The miracle changed the narrative.

Join us this Sunday for a powerful message from our guest speaker Michael LaPietra as we discover how God’s hand on your life is greater than any challenge, label, or limitation.

Invite a friend, bring your family and come experience God’s presence.

“But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.” Acts 28:5