Sustained in God’s Love
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COVID-19 Response
As of September 8, 2020, the Diocese of Central New York is in Step 3 of our “Gathering Anew” COVID-19 response plan. Parishes that have covenanted with the bishop to uphold diocesan guidelines may may offer in-person gatherings at this time.
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.
Diocesan Convention
News & Updates
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"A World Healed by Love" Pumpkin-Decorating Contest!
Grab a pumpkin and your carving and decorating tools: let’s share a message of hope, love, and unity with our neighbors this Halloween! Carve or decorate your pumpkins with words or images that will encourage your neighbors, reflect God’s love, and uphold our diocesan vision, mission, and rule of life. Snap a picture of your […] -
An invitation to prayer from Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe invites the people of the Diocese of Central New York to join her in prayer for one another and for our nation in this election season. "Pray that somehow we may, together, find the love of God uniting us and empowering us. Pray...for a nation in which each person experiences the love of God in their lives." -
A Season of Prayer: For an Election
In the video above, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry speaks about A Season of Prayer: For an Election. With Election Day less than one month away, the world around us is getting more noisy by the day. Seeking wisdom through prayer feels most important in this time. In partnership with Forward Movement, The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government […] -
Live Streaming Basics for Parishes
Recording and resources from "Live Streaming Basics for Parishes" workshop presented on October 7, 2020. Led by Henry Wakefield (St. Matthew's, Liverpool) and Jim Hughes (Christ Church, Manlius). -
Spotting misinformation online: Seeking truth in the election season and beyond
The photo above is courtesy of cottonbro, via pexels.com. As Christians, we try our best to live our lives in truth. We expect truth in ourselves, and we expect truth from others. Here in the Diocese of Central New York, a core element of our shared Rule of Life is “We tell the truth with courage […]
Upcoming Events
Coffee with the Bishop
October 29, 7:30 am–8:00 amAn event every week that begins at 7:30 am on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until December 31, 2020
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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“Take to the Streets” Online Nonviolence Training: Basics of nonviolent tactics for social change and de-escalation (with Christian Peacemaker Teams)
October 29, 4:00 pm–7:00 pmThe Episcopal Diocese of Central New York welcomes Christian Peacemaker Teams for an interactive online training on the basics of tactics for social change and de-escalation of violence. The training workshop takes place on Thursday, October 29th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Clergy, members of our parishes, ...
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Convention: Resolutions Hearing
October 29, 6:30 pm–8:00 pmResolutions are the instruments used to request the Convention to take some form of action, whether it’s changing our Canons or requesting the Diocese to support a specific group or cause. This hearing is your opportunity to discuss the resolutions submitted to the 152nd Convention. Please regist...
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Election Day Noonday Prayer Service
November 3, 12:00 pm–1:00 pmTake a moment to center in the peaceful presence of God on Election Day. Please join us for an Election Day Noonday Prayer Service, November 3rd at noon, with Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe. To join the service online via Zoom, please register here and you will receive a Zoom link by email. The service ...
Find out more »Virtual Exhibit Hall (152nd Diocesan Convention)
November 13, 2:30 pm–8:30 pmFriday, November 13th 2:30–8:30 p.m. Zoom REGISTER (you’ll receive a Zoom link you can use to visit any of the exhibits at their appointed time) What’s a Virtual Exhibit Hall? It’s an online version of the in-person exhibit hall at previous Diocesan Conventions! In recent years, delegates ...
Find out more »152nd Diocesan Convention: Sustained in God’s Love
November 14, 8:30 am–4:00 pmWherever and however we gather, we are one body sustained in God’s love. In 2020, as we confront a pandemic, reckon with racism, and navigate the challenges of a changing church and culture, the practices that sustain us on the Way of Love matter more than ever. As we come together for the 152nd a...
Find out more »Convention Worship
November 15, 10:00 am–11:30 amOn Sunday, November 15th at 10:00 a.m., Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe will lead an online Convention worship service for the entire Diocese. Everyone in the Diocese is invited to attend via Zoom. The worship service will also be live streamed to the diocesan Facebook page for wider participation. Clergy ...
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