Episcopal Diocese of Rochester
Christians in the bond of community seeking to serve the world in the love of God

All are invited - Prayer Peace Walk

Dear Friends,

It is with great sadness to share with you that several people were shot - two fatally - Sunday evening in a mass shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester. The deceased victims are Tyasia Manning, 25, and Phylicia Council, 34.

The Rev. Abi John from the Church of the Ascension has organized a Prayer Peace Walk for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 30th at 6 p.m. We will meet at the church, 2 Riverside St. Rochester, 14613, where Bishop Kara will lead the peace walk a half mile to Maplewood Park to offer prayers for those killed, those injured, the shooter, the first responders, and our community. 

All are invited to walk with us for this act of solidarity to combat gun violence. We also ask you to pray at home and at church this Sunday.

Feel free to contact me for help from our office in responding, if similar violence or tragedy occurs in your community.


Stephen Richards
Communications Director
585 473-2979

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