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We are Christians in the bond of community seeking to serve the world in the love of God.

We respect the
dignity of every person, working for God’s justice to be available to all.

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We grow together through radical hospitality, passionate spirituality, and committed engagement to peace and justice.

We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for everyone. We believe that all people are created in God’s image and we strive to respect the dignity of every human being. Participation, membership and leadership in our church is open to all regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

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Our diocese includes urban parishes in the heart of Rochester neighborhoods, country churches in the northern reaches of Appalachia, parishes in small towns and suburbs, and beautiful lakeside chapels.

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Bishop’s Visitation to St. John’s, Clifton Springs

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Dio Roc Youth Summer Camps

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Naz in Action

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Grace’s Table

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Hands of Hope Kitchen

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Shepherd’s Cupboard

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Bishop’s Visitation to St. John’s, Clifton Springs

From the Bishop

Bishop Kara’s Convention 95 Address

God cares very much about how many lives you touch, how much you love, who you liberate, and what seeds you plant that bear life- giving fruit….

From the Bishop

Welcoming Worship

I am hoping each parish might embark on a discernment of how to make your worship as welcoming and excellent as you can….

From the Bishop

All Creatures of Our God!

“Thank you God for Fido, and the gift he is to Dick and Jane. Grant him long walks, healthy fur and teeth, and many balls to chase!”…

From the Bishop

Bishop Kara’s Convention 95 Address

God cares very much about how many lives you touch, how much you love, who you liberate, and what seeds you plant that bear life- giving fruit….