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COVID-19 Response
In-person gatherings are taking place with masks, physical distancing, and other precautions. Robust online worship and opportunities for learning and connection continue.
Speak Faith
A year to explore our faith together, and get courageous sharing it.
News & Updates
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Sarah Alamond accepts call to serve as Executive Assistant to the Bishop
Dear friends, Following a prayerful search I am delighted to announce that Sarah Alamond has accepted a call to serve as my Executive Assistant beginning June 1, 2021. -
Bishop Duncan-Probe joins faith leaders calling for transition off fossil fuels
On Monday, April 19th, Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe participated in a press conference organized by the group Climate Change Awareness & Action. She and other leaders, including Cornell University Professor and climate scientist Robert Howarth, and Oren Lyons, member of the Onondaga Nation spoke on the importance of moving away from our dependence on fossil fuels. The […] -
Learning local history anew through historical markers
Roadside historical markers tell a story that can open up our imaginations. They remind us that we have come to our homes and our places of worship at the sacrifice of many. But it is not always a pretty picture. -
St. Margaret's offers free retreats, thanks to diocesan Ministry Grant
St. Margaret’s Ecumenical & Retreat Center has been awarded a Ministry Grant through the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York that will afford free three day/two night stays to thirty clergy or lay leaders throughout the Diocese. Reserve your stay today! -
CNY churches in the news: In pandemic, prayer and worship continues
This spring, many of our church buildings are seeing in-person congregations for the first time in over a year. Two local reporters tell the story of how the pandemic is changing our prayer and worship.
Upcoming Events
Congregational development during the pandemic: A conversation about grief
May 6, 6:30 pm–7:30 pmEven as there are hopeful signs on the pandemic horizon, the reality of the losses we have all experienced in some ways feel heavier. Congregations have been unable to gather in our usual ways to grieve the deaths of family members and friends, missed connections with members, and in some ways have ...
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Silent Vigil in Memory of George Floyd
May 10, 7:00 pm–7:45 pmOn May 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., please join Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe at Grace Episcopal Church in Syracuse for a silent candlelight vigil and prayer as we remember George Floyd and our own call to take action against systemic racism. This vigil will be recorded for inclusion in a multi-diocese online...
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Coffee with the Bishop
May 11, 7:30 am–8:00 amAn event every week that begins at 7:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until June 29, 2021
One event on February 18, 2021 at 7:30 am
Join Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe on Facebook Live (at facebook.com/bishopdede/live) every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 a.m. for coffee, prayer, and a morning check-in.
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Speak Faith Cohort Meeting
May 15, 9:00 am–12:00 pmOne event on March 13, 2021 at 9:00 am
One event on May 15, 2021 at 9:00 am
One event on September 11, 2021 at 9:00 am
One event on October 23, 2021 at 9:00 am
Speak Faith is a safe environment to explore our faith and get courageous sharing it. Five group meetings will focus on the Bible, how we talk about God, Anglican history and identity, and faith and justice. In each session we’ll go deep with a guest teacher and reflection in small groups. Between...
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Title IV Training
May 17, 6:00 pm–8:00 pmDiocesan vice-chancellor Martha Berry will lead a training on Title IV on Monday, May 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. via Zoom. This is a required training for people seeking ordination to holy orders, and is open to other lay and clergy leaders who are interested in learning more about our church's discip...
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Ordination to the Priesthood
May 22, 10:00 am–11:30 amGod willing and the people consenting, the Rt. Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe, Bishop of Central New York, will ordain Patricia M. Kinney to the Sacred Order of Priests.
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Small Church Resource Group
June 2, 6:00 pm–7:30 pmLeaders from our smallest churches (average Sunday attendance of less than 25) are coming together in a Small Church Resource Group to share what works and how we’re meeting current challenges. At this gathering, we’ll be looking at Faith Development in Community: Reaching out to those whom God ...
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Learning Communities Initiative Workshop
June 5, 9:00 am–11:00 amOne event on April 10, 2021 at 9:00 am
One event on June 5, 2021 at 9:00 am
Please join in the Learning Communities Initiative in 2021! Three workshops will be offered on Zoom; attend one or all three: Saturday, February 6th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) Saturday, April 10th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) Saturday, June 5th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) (Please register by Wednesday, Jun. 2nd) Each gathering w...
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