Western New York
Liturgia Rural Worker Education Center in Lyons is located between the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario and serves Western New York. Liturgia is Latin and means, “Honoring the public work of the people.” RMM is pleased to be in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester through Grace! — a mission of the Diocese. Liturgia and Grace! share the campus in Lyons. Liturgia is home to JOY (Justice Organization of Youth), a youth Summer Day Program, the Rural Academy of the People and the women-owned cooking cooperative Las Chefs Latinas.
315-871-4031
Lyons, NY


Team Members
Programs
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Harvesting Justice Dinner 2025
Read more: Harvesting Justice Dinner 2025Rural & Migrant Ministry was thrilled to host our Harvesting Justice Dinner on Nov. 20, 2025, at Temple B’Rith Kodesh in Rochester — an annual fundraising event that is dedicated to supporting RMM’s mission in Western New York. Some 300 allies, supporters and community members came out for a beautiful evening of gratitude, solidarity, and support…
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Justice Celebration
Read more: Justice CelebrationRMM is pleased to partner with Grace! in Lyons to host a monthly gathering that brings together the diverse people who make up RMM. We begin with music, prayer, presentations and an individual sharing the story of their life’s journey. Afterward, we share a meal, courtesy of the women-owned cooking cooperative Las Chefs Latinas. Come…
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Union Solidarity
Read more: Union SolidarityRMM is partnering with Trabajadores Agricolas Unidos (TAU), an effort sponsored by UFCW and RWDSU to implement the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act.
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Rural Women’s Assembly
Read more: Rural Women’s AssemblyCreating Community: Serenity, Courage & Wisdom The Rural Women’s Assembly was established 20 years ago because rural women face barriers of poverty, prejudice, language, isolation and a lack of skills to create, or take advantage of, resources and opportunities. Many deal with gender violence and lack support systems such as childcare, healthcare and transportation. Challenges…
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Youth Scholarships
Read more: Youth ScholarshipsRMM works hard to support the dreams and opportunities of the members of the Youth Empowerment Program through two scholarship programs, The Camp Nurses Scholarship Fund and the Pedro Cruz Scholarship. The Camp Nurses Scholarship Fund was created by the passionate and compassionate nurses of our Summer Overnight Leadership Camp to support graduates of Camp,…
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Summer Overnight Leadership Camp and Summer Day Programs
Read more: Summer Overnight Leadership Camp and Summer Day ProgramsOur Overnight Leadership Camp and Summer Day Programs is where RMM gets to meet young people from isolated spots across New York, and they get to meet us. At first glance it is a typical camp :the woods, swimming, boating, music and the arts. swimming, canoeing. A place where children get to be children. But,…
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Las Chefs Latinas
Read more: Las Chefs LatinasAn inspired group of women in the Finger Lakes have launched a cooking cooperative, and RMM is standing with them!
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Justice Organization of Youth
Read more: Justice Organization of YouthJustice Organization of Youth (JOY) was founded by members of our Summer Overnight Leadership Camp in 2016 to give a voice to young people, primarily from farmworking families in the Lake Ontario and Finger Lakes regions of western New York. JOY offers presentations to schools, community events and congregations across New York by performing original…


