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	Episcopalians Assess Damage from Hurricane Michael’s Destructive Tear Through Southeast Friday, October 12, 2018 [Episcopal News Service] Episcopalians, congregations and dioceses across the Southeast again are assessing the damage and praying for the best after another powerful hurricane wreaked havoc on the communities in its path. Last month it was Hurricane Florence, which hit coastal North Carolina hard and also brought wind, rain and flooding to parts of South Carolina and Virginia and cities farther inland. On Oct. 10, Hurricane Michael made landfall near Panama City, Florida, as one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the mainland United States. Read more »
	Back To Church Sunday at Two Saints / photos Thursday, September 27, 2018 The Rev. Keith Patterson and St. Luke & St. Simon Cyrene's offered a unique "Back to Church Sunday" for parishioners and visitors on September 23rd. Friends enjoyed the accompaniment of a jazz trio during the 10 am service. Following service, many enjoyed a picnic in the parking lot that included a bouncy castle, which brought fun and enjoyment to kids of all ages. Read more »
	Convention 87 Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Convention 87 The theme of the 87th Diocesan Convention of Rochester is becoming “Beloved Community.” The Most Rev. Michael Curry said: “We who follow Jesus have made a choice to walk a different way: the way of disciplined, intentional, passionate, compassionate, mobilized, organized love intent on creating God’s Beloved Community on earth.” Priest and Author Henri Nouwen said: “Community grows from the spiritual knowledge that we are alive not for ourselves but for one another. The question, therefore, is ‘How can we develop and nurture giving hearts?’” Read more »
	Transforming Generosity / A Regional Conference Monday, September 24, 2018 On Saturday September 15, leaders in our Diocese attended Transforming Generosity, a regional conference sponsored by The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) and The Diocese of Rochester. The Rev. Charles Cloughen Jr., Author and Director of Planned Giving of the Diocese of Maryland and Executive Director and CEO of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship Richard Felton were the presentors of the conference. Workshops included Year-Round Stewardship - Charles Cloughen Narrative Budgets: Telling Your Story - Richard Felton Read more »
	Jazz Vespers at Two Saints / video Monday, September 24, 2018 St. Luke's and St. Simon's, also known as "Two Saints" in Rochester has been offering a unique non-denominational service called Jazz Vespers. Each Jazz Vespers service lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes prayer, a contemporary reflection on the theme, and jazz, with light refreshments. These services are free and open to the public. All are welcome. Here's a look at this progressive approach to evangelize! PLAY VIDEO Read more »
	Witness Palestine Film Festival Friday, September 14, 2018 The story of the widespread, nonviolent Palestinian uprising of the late 1980’s, the First Intifada, is told through the lens of a young activist, Naila Ayesh. This remarkable period was shaped at the grassroots, with much of the leadership springing up from neighborhood-based women’s organizations. Jews Step Forward Read more »