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We Welcome The Rev. Nita Byrd as Hobart and William Smith's New Chaplain

Thursday, May 2, 2019

The Rev. Nita Byrd will begin her tenure as Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ new Chaplain and Dean for Spiritual Engagement beginning May 16.

Byrd joins the Colleges from Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, N.C. As chaplain there since 2012, she was responsible for campus religious life, from planning services to student programming to pastoral care. In addition to her duties as Religious Studies Program Director at St. Augustine’s, she served on the faculty and as a member of the president’s cabinet and the university’s advancement team.

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Agape Dinner - video

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Agape Dinner is offered to anyone in the community.  It's held by the folks at St. John's in Clifton Springs.  Watch the video to see how it affects those who come to dinner!

 

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ROC The Diocese - Time to Register!

Thursday, April 11, 2019

ROC The Diocese 2019! 
HOSTED BY THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER 
Join fellow youth as we explore Treasured Community!  Enjoy lots of games, music, food, and have fun learning more about your faith!
 

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 5:00PM – 
SUNDAY, MAY 5, 12:30PM
ASBURY CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER 
 
Last year's fun seen HERE

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New President Announced

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

(CRCDS) Dear Friends.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Continuing the invitation to connect The Way of Love, Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life more deeply to the Liturgical Year, The Episcopal Church offers free, downloadable resources for congregations, dioceses, and communities of faith this Easter.
 

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You're Invited - Renewal of Vows / April 13

Friday, March 29, 2019

For the first time, the annual Lenten Renewal of Vows service includes the renewal of Baptismal vows for our Laity. 

This will be open to clergy, and also all who are baptized in our Diocese!

WHEN:  Saturday, April 13, 2019

SERVICE TIME:  11am

WHERE:   St. Peter's, Henrietta

Lunch to follow - Please REGISTER if you plan on staying for lunch!

Telephone: Call Kristy 585-473-2985, leave your name and how many in your group.

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