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These sessions are currently not being held.

First Sunday Forums are informational seminars held between the two Sunday services (9:00 am to 9:45 am) in the Auxiliary room. Nursery and young child care is provided on request.

Last year we covered topics such as a "Hymns for the New Century" given by Dr. Carl Johengen, the changes Fr. George has witnessed within the Church over the past 50 years, Stephanie Baker's work as a Peace Corp volunteer in Central America and Dr. Nancy Woodworth-Hill on Enriching Our Worship, among others.

We're looking forward to covering such topics as heresy, elder abuse, church history, and much more. Check here for more details!

Sunday December 5th, 2004

Dr. Robert Sudlow, Epiphany's archivist, presented Epiphany Over the Past 127 Years.

Sunday November 7th, 2004

Barbara Deming and Librada Paz spoke on the work being done by the Rural and Migrant Ministry, which has an office in St. Luke's parish in Brockport and a full-time Western New York coordinator. It was founded in 1981.

The Rural and Migrant Ministry Inc. acts to overcome the prejudices and poverty that degrade and debilitate all members of our society by building communities that celebrate diversity, achieve true mutuality and offer dignity and opportunity for all. Rural and Migrant Ministry is an interfaith organization whose members believe that inspiration comes from participation in the creation of a just world.

Rural and Migrant Ministry implements its mission through three program areas: Accompaniment, Education and Youth Empowerment.

In October, 2004, the 73rd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester passed A Resolution concerning a Covenant with RMM and Ministry with the Rural Poor which includes:

Praying for RMM and the rural poor
Nominating up to three persons to serve on the RMM Board
Financial support in the amount of $1000 per year for four years, beginning in 2006
Encouraging the congregations of the diocese to explore further ministry possibilities with the rural poor, migrant farm workers, and family farmers.

For more information go to their website: www.ruralmigrantministry.org.