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VIDEO - Public Witness, Reflection, and PrayerThursday, June 11, 2020
On Monday, June 8th at 1pm, the clergy and leaders from the Monroe and Rochester Districts of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester gathered on the steps of The Episcopal Church of St. Luke and St. Simon Cyrene. The gathering in downtown Rochester was a public witness, reflection, and prayer, in response to the death of George Floyd. You can watch the gathering HERE Here is a statement from our clergy: Read more » |
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Watch the videoThursday, June 4, 2020The Racial Recognition, Healing, and Justice presents A Call to Prayer and Self-Examination on the Diocesan Check-In with Bishop Singh. . Play video here.Keynote slide show presentation here.Read more » |
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Standing for racial justice on all streetsTuesday, June 2, 2020
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A statement from Rev. Matthew Martin NickoloffTuesday, June 2, 2020"Proud to serve on Rochester's Police Accountability Board, which I still believe is one of the most effective tools we have for creating lasting and systemic change here. Thank you for spreading the word that, now more than ever, we need to support the City Council in appealing the decision to strip the Board of its disciplinary powers, in direct violation of the majority will of the citizens of Rochester." Rev. Matthew Martin Nicoloff, Saturday 5.30.20 Read more » |
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Presiding Bishop joins call for national day of mourningWednesday, May 27, 2020[Episcopal News Service] Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has joined other faith leaders in calling for a national day of mourning and lament on June 1 as the United States exceeds 100,000 documented deaths from COVID-19, and invites Episcopalians to commemorate the victims during worship services this weekend. Read more » |
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NominationsWednesday, May 13, 2020Nominations for 2020 June 1st - July 31st (1 month delay due to COVID-19) Click the Nominations Form to nominate Read more » |