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Holy Land Trip in 2017Wednesday, August 5, 2015The Episcopal Diocese of Rochester and the Rev. Lynne Sharp present an exceptional opportunity to join in a pilgrimage to the Land of the Holy One, visiting the places of the birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus, as well as Jewish and Muslim holy sites, and a fascinating and informative encounter with the present-day cultures and challenges of Israel-Palestine. The pilgrimage is from April 30 to May 12, 2017. |
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Anti-Poverty Funds Go to Neighborhood Sewing ProgramWednesday, August 5, 2015A grant of $30,000 has been awarded to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church to launch an anti-poverty program called SewGreen@Rochester. The grant is one of five chosen from 129 applicants nationwide by the Episcopal Domestic Poverty Ministry and will be used to provide sewing skills and job opportunities to Rochester’s most impoverished families. Read more » |
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Disagreeing Without Being DisagreeableFriday, July 3, 2015July 2 Update: "It gives me a sense of hope and pride in this house, which is seeking to not just accommodate all opinions but really engage other opinions, while in communion. Which really is the most important part of our common life... while we disagree, we don't need to be disagreeable with one another even with something as holy as our understanding of marriage." Read more » |
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Deputation Updates: Marriage Equality in the ChurchThursday, July 2, 2015"For those who didn’t agree, no one is forced to comply with this new Canon. For many who have wanted this change for decades, it was life giving. We are all the Body of Christ." Read more » |
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Video: Bishops march against gun violenceThursday, July 2, 2015On Sunday, June 28, Bishops of the Episcopal Church marched against gun violence. Here are two moving videos of the march, courtesy of Episcopal News Service. Read more » |
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Update from Bishop Singh: Progress on Peace & JusticeTuesday, June 30, 2015Here's a General Convention update from Bishop Singh regarding his work chairing the Social Justice and International Policy Committee, as well as the work of the House of Bishops regarding a number of topics, including marriage. "There is a thoughtfulness and mindfulness that is precious to our process." Read more » |