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Tri-Diocesan Evensong

Friday, August 25, 2017

​The Episcopal Diocese of Rochester hosted a day of meetings and fellowship with the Western New York and Central New York Episcopal Dioceses.  

Highlighting the attendees were:

Rt. Rev. William Franklin
Bishop of the Diocese of Western New York

Rt. Rev. Prince Singh
Bishop of the Diocese of Rochester

Rt. Rev. Dede Duncan-Probe
Bishop of the Diocese of Central New York

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Witness Palestine Film Festival, 2017

Friday, August 18, 2017


Coming soon: 2017 Witness Palestine Film Festival.

Now in its sixth year, the Witness Palestine Film Festival seeks to enlighten and
entertain us with films and events about the people of Palestine:
their culture, their situation, and their struggle. Complete
information about the Festival is available at
www.WitnessPalestineRochester.org

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Episcopal Diocese of Rochester Announces Communications Specialist

Monday, August 14, 2017

The Episcopal Diocese of Rochester has named Stephen Richards as the new Communications Specialist. Mr. Richards will oversee all internal and external communications for the Diocese, along with coordinating with the 48 Congregations in the Diocese. He will work out of the main office of the Diocese along-side the rest of the leadership staff.

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The Last, The Lost, The Least

Friday, August 11, 2017

 

Imagine being a parent, raising a child, and facing the devastation of losing a place to live.  It has been said that many of us are just a couple of paychecks away from financial crisis.  Such crisis can be due to a loss of employment, a catastrophic medical need or some other unplanned event in our lives where we simply need help. 

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MISSIONPALOOZA 2017

Thursday, August 3, 2017

It’s often said, It takes a village.  That’s the fundamental cornerstone supporting Missionpalooza 2017.  Missionpalooza offers an opportunity for youth to get involved in service projects in the City of Rochester.  Participation grew from fifteen kids in 2016 to thirty-five this year!  Various churches (St. Thomas', Rochester; Christ Church, Pittsford; Church of the Good Shepard, Webster; Saint George's, Hilton; Grace Church, Scottsville; St. Paul's, Rochester; St John's, Clifton Springs) gathered together this week of community service in the City of Rochester.

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A Message to Delegates from Bishop Singh

Thursday, July 20, 2017

 

Dear friends,

Summer greetings! Hope you and your loved ones are well and planning for some fun-filled times of refreshment, either at home or away. Please read this entire letter as it contains changes in how we will gather and prepare for our Convention this fall! 

 

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