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A STATEMENT FROM BISHOP PRINCE SINGH ON DACA

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Dear saints, We have been bombarded by at least two kinds of storms in the recent past. The first kind is the calamitous storms of nature, Harvey, and now Irma, the most powerful Atlantic storm on record. These compounded by the impact of the deluge in the sub-continent have left millions vulnerable in so many ways. The second is of the “man-made” storm category and involves the threat of nuclear war and the most recent threat of deportation of thousands of young people who say, “this land is my land,” since this is the only land they know.

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Quilt Show and Bake Sale

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Do you like quilts?  If so, you're in for a treat if you attend the quilt show, quilt raffle and bake sale at St. James' Episcopal Church in Hammondsport, NY. Enjoy a day in this beautiful town located at the southern tip of Keuka Lake, and take in the beautiful and elaborate quilts in display in the Church.  The quilts are handmade and hand-stiched with some of them dating back to the 1800's!  

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Tri-Diocesan Evensong

Friday, August 25, 2017

​The Episcopal Diocese of Rochester hosted a day of meetings and fellowship with the Western New York and Central New York Episcopal Dioceses.   Highlighting the attendees were: Rt. Rev. William Franklin Bishop of the Diocese of Western New York Rt. Rev. Prince Singh Bishop of the Diocese of Rochester Rt. Rev. Dede Duncan-Probe Bishop of the Diocese of Central New York

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Witness Palestine Film Festival, 2017

Friday, August 18, 2017

Coming soon: 2017 Witness Palestine Film Festival. Now in its sixth year, the Witness Palestine Film Festival seeks to enlighten and entertain us with films and events about the people of Palestine: their culture, their situation, and their struggle. Complete information about the Festival is available at www.WitnessPalestineRochester.org

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Episcopal Diocese of Rochester Announces Communications Specialist

Monday, August 14, 2017

The Episcopal Diocese of Rochester has named Stephen Richards as the new Communications Specialist. Mr. Richards will oversee all internal and external communications for the Diocese, along with coordinating with the 48 Congregations in the Diocese. He will work out of the main office of the Diocese along-side the rest of the leadership staff.

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The Last, The Lost, The Least

Friday, August 11, 2017

  Imagine being a parent, raising a child, and facing the devastation of losing a place to live.  It has been said that many of us are just a couple of paychecks away from financial crisis.  Such crisis can be due to a loss of employment, a catastrophic medical need or some other unplanned event in our lives where we simply need help. 

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