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Back To Church Sunday at Two Saints / photosThursday, September 27, 2018The 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.
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Convention 87Tuesday, September 25, 2018Convention 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 » |
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Transforming Generosity / A Regional ConferenceMonday, September 24, 2018On 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. |
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Jazz Vespers at Two Saints / videoMonday, September 24, 2018St. 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. |
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Witness Palestine Film FestivalFriday, September 14, 2018The 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 » |
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More InfoWednesday, September 5, 2018REQUIRED READING Please come prepared on Oct 27th
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