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	The Ordination of Padraic Michael Collins-Bohrer Tuesday, December 11, 2018 The Ordination of Padraic Michael Collins-Bohrer was held at Christ Church Rochester this past weekend. The Rt. Rev. Prince Singh was the Celebrant over the service, with The Rev. Lucille Alonzo serving as the Bishop's Deacon. The Very Rev. Andrew VanBuren of St. John's in Clifton Springs delivered a beautiful sermon, reflecting on the readings The Rev. Padraic Michael Collins-Bohrer chose for the service, and how the messages of the readings also described the characteristics of Rev. Collins-Bohrer. It was a beautiful service that was well attended by clergy, friends and family! Read more »
	Country says farewell to George H.W. Bush at Washington National Cathedral Thursday, December 6, 2018 [Episcopal News Service] With a combination of military precision, Episcopal Church liturgy and fond, sometimes humorous, remembrances from his family and friends, the United States on Dec. 5 formally bid farewell to former President George H.W. Bush. Read more »
	Service of Thanksgiving and Employee Recognition at ESLC Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Bishop Prince Singh presided along with Chaplains The Rev. Deven Hubert and Mr. James Kealey at the Episcopal Senior Life Communities Service of Thanksgiving and Employee Recognition, at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. President and CEO Mr. Loren J. Ranaletta and Dr. Sherry Ralston presented the awards to employees who have shown exemplary efforts in their line of work for 2018. Read more »
	Faith in the World Workshop Monday, November 26, 2018 A one-day workshop was held at St. Paul's, Rochester, featuring Lisa Kimball, Ph.D., the Associate Dean for Lifelong Learning and Professor of Christian Formation and Congregational Leadership at Virginia Theological Seminary. Her current research, teaching, and writing focus on faith transmission in a hyper-connected digital age and how religious pluralism and declining religious affiliation are opportunities for re-imagining being church. The workshop was designed for adults who are church school leaders, youth leaders, clergy, and for Christian formation. Read more »
	Christ the King Ecumenical Liturgy Monday, November 26, 2018 Presented by the South Wedge Mission, Artisan Church (SWM), Community of the Savior, Baber AME, other churches, the service of Christ the King Ecumenical Liturgy last night at South Wedge Mission. Read more »
	Presiding Bishop’s statement on Albany's Bishop William Love’s Pastoral Letter and Directive Tuesday, November 13, 2018 November 12, 2018 Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has issued the following statement: I have read the recent statement from Bishop Bill Love of the Diocese of Albany and am aware of the deep hurt on all sides of the issues it addresses. I have been, and will continue to be, in conversation with Bishop Love about this matter. Along with other leaders in The Episcopal Church, I am assessing the implications of the statement and will make determinations about appropriate actions soon. Read more »