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	Rev. Benson Receives Award Wednesday, November 1, 2017 The Rev. J. Brad Benson, rector of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in Bath NY was presented the Works of Love Award at the Catholic Charities of Steuben Awards Dinner, that included representatives of Turning Point, this past week. The Works of Love Award recognizes the extraordinary effort of a member of the faith community who collaborates with CCS to act on social justice issues and serves the most vulnerable in our community. Read more »
	Convention 86 / Mission Videos Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Here are videos that were recently produced, and shared at Convention 86 this past Saturday. The videos highlight some of the many great missions that are happening in the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, in the respective categories. Thanks to all who participated in the videos. Click on each category and enjoy! STEWARDSHIP LEADERSHIP RELATIONSHIP Read more »
	Jazz Vespers Tuesday, October 31, 2017 CELEBRATE THE SEASON – JAZZ VESPERS AT TWO SAINTS The Episcopal Church of St. Luke & St. Simon Cyrene, also known as “Two Saints,” is offering a new and exciting worship opportunity. The very first Jazz Vespers at Two Saints begins on Friday November 3, 2017 at 5:15 pm. The theme of this service is “Thanksgiving and Gratitude,” and will feature prayer, a contemporary reflection on the seasonal theme, and jazz musicians from the Eastman School of Music, with light refreshments to follow. Future Jazz Vespers services will be held December 1 and January 5. Read more »
	Church Pension Group’s ‘Centennial Conversations’ Begin Dialogue Tuesday, October 31, 2017 The implications of declines in churchgoing and the aging trend of people who do go to church do not all have to be gloom and doom. Instead, they can prompt Episcopalians to be agents of change in the church and in the world. (click here for more of the article)... Read more »
	Bishop's Address / Convention 86 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Welcome to the 86th Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Church in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Rochester! Our thoughts and prayers are with every person who has been impacted by calamities across our country and the world. Read entire Address here... Read more »
	Bishop Singh Honored for Aid to Farmworkers Friday, October 27, 2017 Congratulations are in order for Bishop Prince G. Singh! The Bishop was honored last night at the Rural & Migrant Ministry Dinner, held at the Temple B'rith Kodesh. Click this link for the article posted in the Democrat and Chonicle on the event. Here is the story written by Rural & Migrant Minitry... Read more »