The Canastota Area Association of Churches marched together again this year in Canastota’s annual Boxing Hall of Fame Parade earlier this month, carrying signs and banners for each of the member churches able to participate. This event is a positive way for area Christians to participate in the life of the community and reminds everyone of the opportunities and service the twelve member churches provide.
This year the entourage was led by American and Christian flags flanking the CAAC banner that displays the group’s new logo. That logo features the three pine trees emblematic of Canastota’s literal meaning in Native American language. Superimposed on those three pines are three gold crosses, emblematic of Christ’s sacrifice at Calvary. Above and below the logo is the newly-adopted slogan, “United in Christ – Serving Canastota.”
Each church participating brought their own contribution to the festivities, ranging from simply smiling and greeting the crowd to passing out candy and ice pops to the kids. CAAC Parade Chairman Scott Trefz says the group loves the opportunity to show folks the unity of Christians and show a little love in the streets, “We’ll definitely be back in the parade next year, probably with more of the churches representing!”