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COVID-19 Response

Indoor in-person gatherings are suspended in all parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York beginning November 29, 2020. Robust online worship and opportunities for learning and connection continue. Outdoor and “drive-in” gatherings, with Holy Eucharist, are permitted, as is live-streaming and recording worship from within church buildings. Essential community outreach ministries continue.

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Working for racial justice

From Juneteenth to Juneteenth, the primary focus of the Diocese of Central New York is to Listen, Learn, and Respond as we confront the sin of systemic racism. Please join us in this Gospel work with new opportunities, actions, and resources each month.

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Advent wreaths around the Diocese

December 3, 2020

Recently, we asked on the Dio CNY Creates Facebook page for participants to show us their Advent wreaths that they have created at home during the pandemic. We had an overload of beauty, creativity, and inspiration! If you have one that you’d like to share with us, you can do so here. Check them out below!
Try an at-home Advent kit this season

November 19, 2020

From the Rev. Jenny Scott of Grace Church in Elmira: As with all things 2020, Advent this year will be different. But I believe that different can be just what the Holy Spirit ordered to connect with each of us in a new way. I have curated a collection of items to fill an at-home advent kit which will offer a variety of Advent spiritual practices to do on one’s own.
Bishop Duncan-Probe announces updated diocesan COVID-19 response

November 19, 2020

As infection rates rise in our region and around the U.S., Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe has announced updates to the diocesan COVID-19 response. Indoor in-person gatherings will be suspended beginning Sunday, November 29, 2020 and continuing through at least January 1, 2021. Updated diocesan guidelines are now available at cnyepiscopal.org/covid-19.
The Faces of the 152nd Convention

November 18, 2020

We missed seeing all of you in person this year for the 152nd Convention, but we were thrilled to receive photos sent to us by some of our participants. Maybe slightly even more inspiring than the human photos we received, are the photos of all of our furry friends who comforted us nearby while we […]
"Bring it!" Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe's sermon for Morning Prayer for the 152nd Convention

November 18, 2020

Sermon preached by the Rt. Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe, eleventh Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York, at the worship service for the 152nd Diocesan Convention on Sunday, November 15th, 2020. (View the full service here.) Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14; Isaiah 55:1-13; 2 Corinthians 4:1-10; John 15:-11 Transcript Come Holy Spirit, may truth be […]

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Coffee with the Bishop

December 8, 7:30 am–8:00 am

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Coffee with the bishop is back! 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: Come and See!

December 8, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Interested in learning more about 2021's “Speak Faith” formation opportunity? Join us for a quick preview! St. Francis has been attributed with this saying: “Preach the Gospel at all times; use words if necessary.” Our Bishop reminds us that in these times of great change and struggle—usin...

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Speak Faith: Come and See!

December 9, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

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Advent and Christmas Roundtable Discussion

December 10, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

This event is for clergy and lay leaders who are looking to share ideas about how to celebrate Advent and Christmas during this pandemic. The mission of this roundtable is to engage our creativity, and learn from one another. This event is free and will take place on Zoom on December 10th at 6:00p...

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