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  • What is Christian Nationalism and How does it Distort the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

    Christian nationalists teach that America was founded as a Christian nation and seek to return to this fictional past. Christian nationalism seeks to merge Christian and American identities, distorting both […]
  • Image Description: The image is split into two parts. The top section shows a priest in church robes standing at an altar with his arms outstretched. The bottom section shows three musicians performing; one playing a saxophone, another on keyboard, and the third adjusting an electronic device. Fr. John Rohde is both the priest and the saxophonist.

    Cheers to a new adventure, Rev. John Rohde!

    Fr. John Rohde, who has been serving as the Priest-in-Charge at Saints Peter and John in Auburn has been called to a new ministry as the rector of St. Matthew’s […]
  • Image Description: A collage of three photos. The top photo shows a man with two children smiling. The bottom left photo shows the man reading a paper to a small child in a garden. The bottom right photo shows the man holding hands with the two children outdoors near a large house.

    Welcome, Rev. Scott Parnell!

    Rev. Scott Parnell will join our diocese this fall as the new priest for Christ Church in Binghamton. As we welcome to Central New York, read his responses to questions […]
  • Image Description: A photo of Rev. Pilar. A woman with shoulder-length dark hair smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing clerical attire, including a white robe with ornate patterns. The background is adorned with yellow and white flowers, adding to the serene and cheerful atmosphere.

    Welcome, Rev. Pilar Parnell!

    Rev. Pilar Parnell, a native of our area who grew up at Zion Episcopal Church in Rome, will return to the diocese this fall as the new priest for St. […]
  • Image Description: A group of Karen families from Grace Episcopal Church in Utica, NY pose in the sanctuary of the church in front of the altar with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe, Bishop Lee Miller II of the Upstate NY Synod of the ELCA, and Bishop Douglas Lucia of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse after a diocesan event in December of 2023.

    Meet the Ordinand: Edwin Way

    Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe will ordain Edwin Way of Utica, New York to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend […]

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