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Thriving in the COVID World Task Force

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Our appointed Thriving in the COVID World Task Force has been busy working on regathering guidelines, including a questionnaire, on when and how to safely re-enter in-person services and gatherings.  

Here is the latest on the discernment process and guidelines from the task force on regathering. 

Guidelines

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Spotlight: Rev. Matthew Nickoloff / Improving Law Enforcement

Thursday, July 16, 2020

 

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You're invited

Monday, June 29, 2020

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Exciting News from Bishop Singh!

Monday, June 29, 2020


Dear saints,
 
In this season when we are all dealing with several stresses, I am happy to share some good news! We plan to Ordain Reverend Deacon Josh Barrett as a priest in God’s holy, catholic and apostolic church!  On August 15, 2020, at 11AM, God willing and the people consenting, Josh will be ordained at an outdoor liturgy in the park across the street from Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Addison, NY.  
 

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You're Invited!

Monday, June 22, 2020

You're invited to an Interfaith Prayer Service.   Click here for the POSTER

Read a statement from the United Christian Leadership Ministry HERE

 

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VIDEO - Public Witness, Reflection, and Prayer

Thursday, 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:

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