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Bishop's Writing / Enews March 2022

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

As you are aware, our Covid Advisory Task Force has advised a relaxing of the requirements related to masks and social distancing for Sunday worship. This has inspired questions about the common cup. How soon can we return to the common cup? The short answer is "soon." But before we get that advice from the Task Force, I want to say something about our communion tradition and habits.

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A Lenten Message from Bishop Lane

Thursday, March 10, 2022

A Lenten Message from Bishop Stephen Lane                                                        This is the first in a 5 part series 

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Donations for Ukraine

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Donations for Ukraine If you are interested in helping the citizens of Ukraine, here are a few ways to give. Online monetary donations may be made to:  Episcopal Relief and Development or

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Bishop's Writing Enews February 2022

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Dear Friends in Christ, The Covid-19 pandemic seems to be winding down, and everywhere states, counties, and other government entities are doing away with mandates and requirements. We are all looking forward to an easier time of meeting with our neighbors and sharing a meal or a cup of coffee.

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Walk in the footsteps of Jesus: Holy Land Pilgrimage

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Walk in the footsteps of Jesus: Holy Land Pilgrimage with Rev. Lynne from St Paul’s, and Rev. Mark from Grace Cathedral September 15 – 26, 2022  

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You're invited

Friday, January 7, 2022

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Bethlehem Lutheran Church Fairport, NY Zoom Presentation Monday: 1/24/22 and 1/31/22 - 7:00 PM Presenter: The Very Rev’d William H. Petersen, PhD, DD With Pastors Abigail Hoffman and Amy Walter-Petersen Registration: https://bit.ly/ZoomJan2022 Please view the webinar after registering https://www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org/webinars

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