Episcopal Diocese of Rochester
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Racism Report Now Available

Monday, April 30, 2018

In November of 2016, The Episcopal Diocese of Rochester engaged in a year-long pilgrimage that involved diocesan-wide teaching, study and listening around the theme of Seeing the Face of God in Each Other.  This pilgrimage culminated in a significant visit from the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Most Rev. Michael Curry, who blessed, challenged and encouraged us. His visit was punctuated by a poignant liturgy of Repentance, Reconciliation and Healing at the 85th Convention of our Diocese. 

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Planned Giving Workshop offered in May!

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

See this attached flyer for a full description of the workshop offering.  Please pass this along to your vestry, wardens, financial chairs and stewardship teams!   Flyer - Legacy Giving_ECFWorkshop-2.doc

Planned Giving Workshop
Presented by the Episcopal Church Foundation
WHEN:  Saturday, May 19, 2018  -  9am - Noon

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Watch Bishop Singh's Presentation

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Bishop Singh was the latest speaker for the lecture series at Christ Church Rochester.

WATCH HERE for video of Bishop Singh's presentation.

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Watch Bishop Singh on 13 WHAM TV

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Bishop Singh was interviewed today on the community program Many Voices, Many Visions hosted by Norma Holland at the ABC affiliate, 13 WHAM TV.  The show offers perspective and conversation with news makers in the Greater Rochester area.  The program aired Sunday, April 15 at 9am on channel 13.  Click HERE to watch the episode.

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Sustaining Eternity: A Personal and Missional Story

Monday, April 9, 2018

Bishop Prince Singh was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He graduated from Madras Christian College, Tambaram, and Union Biblical Seminary, both in India. He was ordained a priest in the Church of South India (Anglican Communion) in 1990 and served congregations in rural South India. He then moved to the United States to continue his education and served as priest and then Bishop of Rochester
(consecrated as Bishop in 2008).  
 

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Video Now Available/The Leadership of Jesus of Nazareth

Monday, April 9, 2018

The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, The Rt. Rev. Robert Wright presents: "The Leadership of Jesus of Nazareth."  This presentation took place in mid-April, at St. Peter's Henrietta, through the sponsorship of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester and St. Paul's Episcopal Church Rochester.  Bishop Wright's vision is recommended for Vestry members, Wardens, Treasurers, Youth leaders, Youth group leaders, Sunday school coordinators/teachers, and especially potential future leaders.

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