St Luke & St Simon Cyrene
Rochester NY
14614-1401
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Who we are
The Church of St. Luke & St. Simon Cyrene is an historic, but also forward looking and acting congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester. We are located on the westside of downtown, on Fitzhugh St. between Main St. and Broad St.
Our mission is
to be a school for justice, a healing place for souls, and a welcome table for all.
Hospitality is one of our watchwords, in fact we say it is, "Job One." We welcome all, and all truly means all. We are black and white, young and old, male and female, poor and not so poor, gay and straight, you name it. We believe God loves everybody and needs everybody to build the new creation.
If you do not know about the Episcopal Church, it has its roots in the English Reformation (yes, Henry VIII and all that, although there's much, much more to that story!). Our structure and worship are very much like our Roman Catholic sisters and brothers, although with a lot more flexibility. We have women who are priests and bishops; LGBT people as well, and most of our priests are married.
The heart of our life is our weekly Worship together, which is sacramental and liturgical, but again with much flexibility. We like to think that we worship with one foot deep in our long tradition and one foot firmly in the present, pointed in the direction of the future. We love music of all kinds and we love to sing (except those of us who go to the 8 am Service where there is no music).
We sometimes call ourselves "Two Saints" for short. The "two saints" come from two congregations that merged twenty years ago--one the old, predominantly white parish, and the other the only African-American Episcopal Church in Rochester. The merger was an historic meeting of cultures, and it has worked beautifully.We are majority African-American, but not so much that the white folk look like an oddity.
Our current leader is the Rev. Michael W. Hopkins, who began as our rector on October 1, 2004. Michael came to us from 15 years in the Diocese of Washington (DC), although he was raised just south of Rochester, near Bath, New York. His special interests are preaching and teaching, trying in particular to make faith not belief in a doctrine, but participation in an experience. He has been a leader nationally for the inclusion of LGBT people in the Episcopal Church, and in our Diocese he has re-started an anti-racism program. His spouse of twenty years, John Clinton Bradley is also very active in the Church.
There are so many things you can get involved in at Two Saints (besides taking your place in the worshiping assembly, which is the first and foremost job of everyone). Here are a few:
Benedictine Way Group Choir Welcome & Inclusion Team Right On School Acolyte St. Stephen's Sunday Suppers Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network Saints Urban Garden Ambassadors (Sunday and/or weekday) Reading Groups Worship Readers & Communion Ministers Men's Association Rochester ACTS (Community Organizing) Nursery Volunteers Sunday School Teachers
And more!
We are waiting to welcome you!
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Our mission is
to be a school for justice, a healing place for souls, and a welcome table for all.
Hospitality is one of our watchwords, in fact we say it is, "Job One." We welcome all, and all truly means all. We are black and white, young and old, male and female, poor and not so poor, gay and straight, you name it. We believe God loves everybody and needs everybody to build the new creation.
If you do not know about the Episcopal Church, it has its roots in the English Reformation (yes, Henry VIII and all that, although there's much, much more to that story!). Our structure and worship are very much like our Roman Catholic sisters and brothers, although with a lot more flexibility. We have women who are priests and bishops; LGBT people as well, and most of our priests are married.
We sometimes call ourselves "Two Saints" for short. The "two saints" come from two congregations that merged twenty years ago--one the old, predominantly white parish, and the other the only African-American Episcopal Church in Rochester. The merger was an historic meeting of cultures, and it has worked beautifully.We are majority African-American, but not so much that the white folk look like an oddity.
Our current leader is the Rev. Michael W. Hopkins, who began as our rector on October 1, 2004. Michael came to us from 15 years in the Diocese of Washington (DC), although he was raised just south of Rochester, near Bath, New York. His special interests are preaching and teaching, trying in particular to make faith not belief in a doctrine, but participation in an experience. He has been a leader nationally for the inclusion of LGBT people in the Episcopal Church, and in our Diocese he has re-started an anti-racism program. His spouse of twenty years, John Clinton Bradley is also very active in the Church.
Benedictine Way Group Choir Welcome & Inclusion Team Right On School Acolyte St. Stephen's Sunday Suppers Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network Saints Urban Garden Ambassadors (Sunday and/or weekday) Reading Groups Worship Readers & Communion Ministers Men's Association Rochester ACTS (Community Organizing) Nursery Volunteers Sunday School Teachers
And more!
We are waiting to welcome you!
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Location of worship
17 Fitzhugh St S
Rochester,
NY
14614-1401
United States
Phone: 5855467733
Fax: 5855467730
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Church Pastor
The Rev. Michael Hopkins
Rector
17 S. Fitzhugh St.
Rochester,
NY
14614
United States
Phone: 585-546-7730
Fax: 585-546-7733
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Denomination
Episcopal Church
Affiliations
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Church Website
St Luke & St Simon Cyrene on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
The Rev. Michael Hopkins Â
Leader Position:
Rector Â
Formal Title:
Father (but not necessary) Â
Leader Address:
17 S. Fitzhugh St.
Rochester
New York
14614 Â
Rochester
New York
14614 Â
Phone:
Fax:
585-546-7733 Â
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
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The Rev. Michael Hopkins on Social Media:
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Other Church Leaders:
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Administration
Admin Name:
Nancy Andrus Â
Admin Position:
Parish Secretary Â
Admin Address:
17 S. Fitzhugh St.
Rochester
New York
14614 Â
Rochester
New York
14614 Â
Phone:
Fax:
5855467730 Â
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Nancy Andrus Â
Mailing Address
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Driving Directions to St Luke & St Simon Cyrene
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Parking
Plenty on Sundays! Â
St Luke & St Simon Cyrene Service Times
Sunday:
8 am Communion
10 am Sung Communion Service
10 am Sunday School & Nursery
Tuesday & Thursday:
12:05 pm Communion
It's been more than 11 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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8 am Communion
10 am Sung Communion Service
10 am Sunday School & Nursery
Tuesday & Thursday:
12:05 pm Communion
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Worship Languages
English Â
Dress Code
Come as you are Â
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
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Under 18s:
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Local outreach & community activities
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Other activities & ministries
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Special Needs/Accessibility
Handicap Accessible Â
Prayers and Hymns
Main Bible:
New Revised Standard Â
Hymns and Songs:
Hymnal 1982, LEVAS II, Many other sources Â
Other information
Average Adult Congregation:
80 Â
Average Youth Congregation:
20 Â
Additional Info:
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St Luke & St Simon Cyrene History
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St Luke & St Simon Cyrene FAQs
Question: Where is St Luke & St Simon Cyrene located?
Answer: St Luke & St Simon Cyrene is located at 17 Fitzhugh St S, Rochester, New York.
Question: Who is St Luke & St Simon Cyrene's pastor?
Answer: St Luke & St Simon Cyrene's pastor is The Rev. Michael Hopkins.
Question: What time is service at St Luke & St Simon Cyrene?
Answer: Sunday: 8 am Communion 10 am Sung Communion Service 10 am Sunday School & Nursery Tuesday & Thursday: 12:05 pm Communion
Question: What is St Luke & St Simon Cyrene's dress code?
Answer: Come as you are
Question: What is St Luke & St Simon Cyrene's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/2saintsroc
Question: Where do I park at St Luke & St Simon Cyrene?
Answer: Plenty on Sundays!
Question: What is St Luke & St Simon Cyrene's website?
Answer: http://www.twosaints.org
Question: What denominaiton is St Luke & St Simon Cyrene?
Answer: St Luke & St Simon Cyrene belongs to Episcopal Church denomination.
Answer: St Luke & St Simon Cyrene is located at 17 Fitzhugh St S, Rochester, New York.
Question: Who is St Luke & St Simon Cyrene's pastor?
Answer: St Luke & St Simon Cyrene's pastor is The Rev. Michael Hopkins.
Question: What time is service at St Luke & St Simon Cyrene?
Answer: Sunday: 8 am Communion 10 am Sung Communion Service 10 am Sunday School & Nursery Tuesday & Thursday: 12:05 pm Communion
Question: What is St Luke & St Simon Cyrene's dress code?
Answer: Come as you are
Question: What is St Luke & St Simon Cyrene's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/2saintsroc
Question: Where do I park at St Luke & St Simon Cyrene?
Answer: Plenty on Sundays!
Question: What is St Luke & St Simon Cyrene's website?
Answer: http://www.twosaints.org
Question: What denominaiton is St Luke & St Simon Cyrene?
Answer: St Luke & St Simon Cyrene belongs to Episcopal Church denomination.
I want to know Thee
Father, I want to know Thee, but my coward heart fears to give up its toys. I cannot part with them without inward bleeding, and I do not try to hide from Thee the terror of the parting. I come trembling, but I do come. Please root from my heart all those things which I have cherished so long and which have become a very part of my living self, so that Thou mayest enter and dwell there without a rival. Then shalt Thou make the place of Thy feet glorious. Then shall my heart have no need of the sun to shine in it, for Thyself wilt be the light of it, and there shall be no night there. In Jesus Name, Amen.
St Luke & St Simon Cyrene listing was last updated on the 19th of July, 2012
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