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	Convention 87 Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Convention 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 »
	Transforming Generosity / A Regional Conference Monday, September 24, 2018 On 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. Workshops included Year-Round Stewardship - Charles Cloughen Narrative Budgets: Telling Your Story - Richard Felton Read more »
	Jazz Vespers at Two Saints / video Monday, September 24, 2018 St. 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. Here's a look at this progressive approach to evangelize! PLAY VIDEO Read more »
	Witness Palestine Film Festival Friday, September 14, 2018 The 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 »
	More Info Wednesday, September 5, 2018 REQUIRED READING Please come prepared on Oct 27th Resolution A - Amendment to Canon 7 Minutes for JOURNAL OF THE 86TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION.pdf 87th Convention Official Reports.pdf ESLC Convention Message 2017 Diocesan Audit 2018 Nominees Election Worksheet FINAL.pdf 2018 Standing Committees Convention 87 Agenda Read more »
	summerLEAP Monday, August 20, 2018 St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rochester has partnered with the West Irondequoit School District and the Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association (GRSLA), also known as summerLEAP. SummerLEAP is a tuition-free summer learning and enrichment program for low-income students, serving students from PreK -8thgrade at host institutions, including the Harley School, Allendale Columbia, University of Rochester, Monroe Community College, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Geneseo, Nazareth College, and the YMCA. Read more »