First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles welcomes a new pastor
Rev. Michael Hill has been welcomed by First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles as their new pastor. Hill is from North Bend, Nebraska, where he was a pastor for six years, a member of the Homestead ... more
Zion Episcopal Church in Palmyra will unveil new labyrinth this weekend
Sunday, July 11, Zion Episcopal Church in Palmyra will open its new outdoor walking labyrinth from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome. The Labyrinth was created and designed by Zion treasurer Marie ... more
Demolition work begins at Auburn church after months of concern about possible collapse
A church that has been a challenge for city of Auburn officials over the last several months is coming down. Demolition has started on the Wall Street Methodist Episcopal Church this week. The City applied ... more
How to keep your church competitive in difficult times
We have to deal with difficult realities head on: This has been a very hard time for churches all over the world. As many as nine are on the chopping block in the area. Some ... more
Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake donates nearly $5,400 to St. Mary School
This month, Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake donated nearly $5,400 to St. Mary’s School in Canandaigua. The money was raised through a portion of proceeds from the sale of Friday night fish fry dinners during Lent, ... more
A second COVID-19 Easter Sunday in Washington: prayers for Capitol Police, calls for vaccinations continue
A second Easter amid COVID-19 couldn't stop parishioners from spreading the message of God in Washington on the Sunday holiday. It was a breezy but sunny bright Sunday along the National Mall. Hundreds of families ... more
Final Hill Cumorah Pageant cancelled due to COVID-19
The famed Hill Cumorah Pageant will not be performed this year. The Pageant, which was slated to end in its 83rd year in 2020, was postponed for its final season to July 2021. However, The ... more
Seneca Falls churches will ring bells 400 times to remember 400,000 dead from COVID-19
A trio of local churches in this Seneca County community will ring their bells 400 times to remember the 400,000 lives lost in the U.S. to COVID-19. Trinity Episcopal Church, the Seneca Falls United Methodist ... more
Changing our perceptions through faith and belief
What do you think of when someone says, "Have faith"? For different people, faith can mean many different things. There's no right or wrong answer because faith is whatever gives you the strength to stay ... more
$10,000 grant goes to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Geneva
The Rochester Area Community Foundation recently awarded a grant of $10,000 to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for historic preservation. The Rochester Area Community Foundation, in partnership with generous philanthropists and community partners, works to improve ... more
REMEMBERING: Rev. Michael Francis Conboy, 85, of Skaneateles
Reverend Michael Francis Conboy, 85, of Skaneateles passed away at home Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Father Conboy was a native of Auburn and the eldest of seven children of Philip J. & M. Elizabeth Maloney ... more
Child Victims Act extended in New York through August 2021
On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an extension of the look back window for victims to file claims under the Child Victims Act. Since going into effect last year, the Child Victims Act has provided ... more
Federal judge rules in Cuomo’s religious gathering limitations; gives churches same clearance as restaurants
A federal judge has ruled that religious institutions can have the same 50% indoor capacity as restaurants and businesses. Governor Andrew Cuomo had previously limited gatherings to 25% in Phase 3, then increased it to ... more
DAILY DEBRIEF: Religious leaders growing frustrated with Gov. Cuomo’s lack of clarity on restarting full-services (podcast)
Is there a separation of church and state amid the Coronavirus Pandemic? Could Governor Andrew Cuomo in bounds placing restrictions on worship in New York? Antonio Gomez, a pastor at the Church of God in ... more
Final Hill Cumorah Pageant delayed until 2021 due to pandemic
What was supposed to be the final Hill Cumorah Pageant has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The July run of the pageant was to be its 83rd and final performance. However, The Church ... more
SBA issues guidance on faith-based organizations for disaster relief
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced SBA issued guidance clarifying that all faith-based organizations impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) are eligible to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. She noted ... more
Church in Wayne County named in latest sex abuse lawsuit
A church in Wayne County is being sued as part of the wave of lawsuits filed under the Child Victims Act. The lawsuit was filed on Friday, and it named St. Anne's Church, known now ... more
Buyer lined up for United Methodist Church in Palmyra at historic intersection
In June 2019 one of the region's oldest churches held its final service. The church is located in Palmyra, at a truly-unique intersection. It's the one that has a church on all four corners. The ... more
Priest accused of sexual abuse in lawsuit has ties to several local parishes
A new lawsuit filed under the Child Victims Act asserts that a priest in the Rochester Diocese was moved from church to church in an effort to cover up sexual abuse. The suit names Rev ... more
