The Greater Rochester Community of Churches’ Faith In Action Network, with the help of many dedicated volunteers, is working to ensure that deceased community members who do not have family or resources receive a dignified burial. On Feb. 10, faith leaders, volunteers, friends and others gathered at Rochester’s St. Ambrose Church to remember 25 such community members who passed away in the past year.
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25 candles and 25 roses symbolize the deceased.
Sister Beth LeValley speaks during the service.
Reg Higgins (R) and his wife Daughn join others in song.
Marie Gibson plays the pentatonic flute.
People bow their heads in prayer.
Cantor Ruth O’Brien sings during the service.
