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Diocesan News† May 21, 2009
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Diocesan Links
Treasures of History at Episcopal Senior Life Communities
Andy Weeks presents the Magnetic Church
Bishop’s Blog
Episcopal Relief and Development: Swine Flu Information
Diocese of Rochester Prayer Cycle
The Good Book Store
Leaders Who Last: Sustaining Yourself and Your Ministry
Praying Our Days: A Guide and Companion
Resources for Worship and Prayer
Diocesan House Sabbath
Finding Hope in Hard Times: A resource for dealing with today:
Nurturing generosity and hope in the midst of fear and anxiety
Safe Church Training
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Diocesan Calendar
This Week in the Diocese
A closer look at what’s coming up this week
Thursday
PFLAG Movie Screening
Screening of the film Anyone and Everyone
Fairport Library
Contact for details.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Episcopal Church Home conference room from 12 pm to 4 pm.
505 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
To register for an appointment, please call Ashley Greenman at (585) 546-8439 ext. 3710.
Saturday
Rummage Sale
Church of St. Mark & St. John, 1245 Culver Rd., Rochester, NY 14609
10 am – 4 pm
The sale will feature clothing, electronics, toys, and household treasures and much more!
Tuesday
Job Seekers Group
Because of the Memorial Day Holiday, the next Job Seekers Group meeting will be held
TUESDAY, May 26, 2009
CRCDS, 2nd Floor, from 1 PM until 3 PM.
If you have any questions please contact the Rev. Lance Robbins,
“Listening Process” Bishop and Diocesan Council Meeting
Please join Bishop Singh and Diocesan Council
for a light meal and good conversation as we
share our hopes and passions for ministry in our diocese.
St. Thomas' Church, 122 Liberty Street, Bath, NY14810
5 pm – 6:30 pm
Wednesday
Bereavement Support Group
St. Anne's Home Foundation Board Room, 1500 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY14621
Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For those whose family members were affected by cancer
May
21stPFLAG screening of Anyone and Everyone – Fairport Library - Contact
21stAmerican Red Cross Blood Drive - ESLC
23rdRummageSale – St. Mark’sSt. John’s
26th“Listening” Bishop & DiocesanCouncil - St. Thomas’ Church, Bath
27thBereavement Support Group – St. Anne’s Home Foundation
27thStanding Committee Meeting – Diocesan House, 4 p.m.
28th-30thRummage Sale– St. John’s Honeoye Falls
30thRochester Urban Ministry Summit – St. Paul’s, Rochester
31stFree Concert – St. Matthias, East Rochester
June
1stI Can Cope – St. ThomasRochester
2nd Faith In Action Celebration Banquet – GRCC
2ndPFLAG Potluck – St. ThomasRochester - Contact
3rdCelebration of New Ministry – St. Luke’s, Brockport
4thCouncil Steering Committee – Diocesan House, 4 p.m.
5thLobster Dinner – Ascension, Rochester
6thTransitional Deacons Ordination – St. Michael’s, Geneseo
8th13th Annual Golf Tournament– ESLC
8thPraying in Color – St. Thomas’ Bath
9thPFLAG screening of Anyone and Everyone – Gates Library - Contact
10thBereavement Support Group – St. Anne’s Home Foundation
12thChicken Barbecue – St. Thomas’ Rochester
12thTaste of Texas BBQ – Trinity, Greece
13th5K Race – St. Thomas’ Rochester
13thDiocesan Council Retreat – Diocesan House, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
14thThe Interfaith Alliance of Rochester Bishop Singh
21stPFLAG meeting – Auditorium Theatre - Contact
23rdDiocesan Council Meeting
24thStanding Committee Meeting – Diocesan House, 4 p.m.
25thGood Book Store – Last day open until August 25
26thEpiscopal Diocese Night at Frontier Field
28th – 3rdCreation Week Camp - Koinonia Campground, Middlesex
Recurring Events
Don’t forget these regularly scheduled events on…
Sundays
PFLAG (Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays): 3rd Sunday of every month, 2-4 pm, at the Nopper Community Room, 5th floor Auditorium Theater, 885 E. Main Street, Rochester, open to anyone
Mondays
I Can Cope: 1st Monday of every month, 6:30-8 pm, educational classes for people touched by cancer, St. Thomas' Episcopal, 2000 Highland Avenue, Rochester, open to anyone
Job Seekers Group: Every other Monday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. CRCDS on the second floor.EXCEPTION: Meeting TUESDAY, MAY 26 instead of Monday. (After this Tuesday, the next meeting will be on June 8th.)
Tuesdays
PFLAG Potluck Supper: 1st Tuesday of every month 6 to 8 PM at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Avenue, corner of Winton Road. Informal conversation and support, open to anyone
Commission on Ministry: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 5 pm, Diocesan House
Partners in Ministry: 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Diocesan House.
Socially and Religiously Responsible Investing: 3 Tuesdays in May (5th, 12th, 19th), 6:30-8 pm, Christian and Muslim historical perspectives on finance, Islamic Center of Rochester, 727 Westfall Rd., Rochester, open to anyone
Wednesdays
Diocesan House Sabbath Time and Chapel Service: 11:30-Noon every Wednesday, 935 East Avenue, Rochester, open to anyone
Bereavement Support Group: Every other Wednesday (April 29th, May 13th, etc.), 6-7 pm, St. Anne's Home Foundation Board Room, 1500 Portland Ave., Rochester, call 585-787-2233 to register
Standing Committee: 4th Wednesday of every month, 4 pm, Diocesan House, open to committee members
Thursdays
Council Steering Committee: 1st Thursday of every month, 4 pm, Diocesan House, open to committee members.
Anti-Racism Committee: 4th Thursday of every month, 4 pm, Diocesan House, open to committee members
Convention Planning Committee: 4th Thursday of every month, 2 pm, Diocesan House, open to committee members
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Come † See
Combatants for Peace
September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
The Peace Abbey
The Rebuilding Alliance
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Other Resources
Carbon Reduction Campaign
Faith Principles on Global Warming
A.C.T. – Assisting Children through Transition Program Contact
Monroe County Grants
PFLAG (Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Contact
American Cancer Society – Rochester Community
Rochester History Alive
Local Helping Agencies/Community Resources
Life Listening Resources
The "Pail Mail" program for recycling alkaline batteries
New York Interfaith Power and Light
Computer recycling in the Rochester area
Best prices for fair trade coffee and other items
Recycling of house parts
Cyber Bass Music Resource
Cupp Workshop Catalog
Need To Check A Flight Status?
Where’s the Bishop on Sunday?
Need Liturgical Info?
Crises & Emergency HELP
Diocesan Audit I & II Packet
Bulletin Inserts
The Lectionary Page
BCP Online
Hymn Suggestions
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