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	Bishops reject Israel-Palestine resolution blasted as ‘divestment’ despite deputies’ approval Thursday, July 12, 2018 [Episcopal News Service – Austin, Texas] The House of Bishops, by a large majority, voted down a measure overwhelmingly favored by the House of Deputies that would have sought to end the church’s financial complicity in the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, putting to rest... CLICK HERE FOR MORE Read more »
	WATCH: Bishop Singh Preaches at 79th General Convention Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Bishop Singh delivered the sermon at the daily worship on July 9, at General Convention in Austin, TX. You can watch Bishop Singh's sermon here. Here is a recap of the Bishop's sermon from Fr. Billy Daniel, St. Michaels / Geneseo... Read more »
	Marriage Rites Resolution Tuesday, July 10, 2018 The House of Deputies voted Monday to approve Resolution B012, Marriage Rites for the Whole Church. This Resolution makes marriage rites available to all persons, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, to be available until the Book of Common Prayer undergoes a comprehensive revision. The resolution also charges the Standing Committee on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) to consider how to make the Catechism and Marriage rites inclusive of the spirit of this resolution. Read more »
	Episcopal Church of St. Luke & St. Simon Cyrene in the News Monday, July 9, 2018 According the the Landmark Society of Western NY, Episcopal Church of St. Luke & St. Simon Cyrene is the oldest building in the city of Rochester that's still in use. Now, preservationists hope to protect this city landmark. READ MORE HERE from an article in CITY Newspaper. Read more »
	ROC Episcopal General Convention / Day Four Monday, July 9, 2018 “The opposite of love is not hate. The opposite of love,” said Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry, at a revival in Austin, Texas, “is selfishness.” Bishop Curry roamed the platform in the Palmer Center that sits on the Colorado River in downtown Austin, followed around by Spanish Interpreter, Dinorah Padro, who mirrored Bishop Curry’s movements, tone, and expressions with impeccable precision. You might call it homiletical dancing. Read more »
	ROC Episcopal General Convention / Bishop Singh Monday, July 9, 2018 I am happy to report that we are up and running as your eyes, hands, feet, heart and mind in Austin, Texas, proud to represent you as Deputies and Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester. Read more »