On March 23, 2020, Rochester Police Officers Mark Vaughn, Troy Taladay, and Fransisco Santiago murdered Daniel T. Prude. We – faith leaders from across Rochester and Monroe County – send our heartfelt condolences, love, and prayers to Mr. Prude’s loved ones. For decades black people have made clear that police misconduct is a problem in […]
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2 I miss church! I miss presence of people I love and care about. I miss Reverend-Elect Melanie Moore’s, “Thank You” in soprano. I miss Brother Anthony’s thumbs up as people enter. I miss the warm embraces I […]
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I don’t condone violence, but I understand. On November 5, 2019 over 75% of Rochester voters approved a referendum that established the Police Accountability Board (P.A.B.). The P.A.B. could issue subpoenas, impose discipline on police officers based on a matrix, and recommend policies that would improve the Rochester Police Department. After decades of mistreatment at […]
On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Sister Nichole Roberson of the District of Columbia led our 7:00pm Bible Class on “Prayer, Music, and the Psalms.” In this session Sister Roberson reminded us the Book of Psalms was the hymn book of the early church complete with music, prayer, and worship. After we explored psalms such as […]