Prayer and support for the people of Ukraine
As a diocesan community, we have contributed $50,000—and counting—to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Ukraine Crisis Response Fund. This total includes $25,000 in donations from congregations and individuals, and $25,000 in matching gifts from the Diocese of Central New York. THANK YOU!
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Christian hospitality and protection of the vulnerable are our priority.
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News & Updates
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Planning team recommends changes for "shorter, smaller, safer" General Convention
The Presiding Officers’ General Convention Design Group has recommended changes to make the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church a “shorter, smaller, safer” event, according to a May 17th letter sent by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and House of Deputies President the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings. -
Getting on with it
When it comes to caring for God's creation, is "analysis paralysis" keeping you from taking action? Peter Koeppel, a frequent contributor on the topic of Creation Care, encourages readers to start with one next right step—we're all in this together. -
Watch: The Ordination of Meredith Kadet Sanderson to the Sacred Order of Priests
Watch a recording of the Ordination of Patricia May Kinney to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace & Holy Spirit Church in Cortland. Plus, view photos from the service! -
Meet the Ordinand: Meredith Kadet Sanderson
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe will ordain Meredith Kadet Sanderson to the Priesthood on Easter Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Please keep Meredith in your prayers, along with all our clergy and lay ministers, and all those discerning a call to ordained ministry. -
Holy Week and Easter in Central New York
Alleluia! This past week—for the first time since 2019—many parishes in our Diocese observed Holy Week and celebrated Easter with in-person services. Please head over to our Facebook page (no account required!) to see more photos from Holy Week and Easter in parishes all over the Diocese of Central New York.
Upcoming Events
A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church (Diocese of Newark)
May 20, 9:00 am–4:00 pmThe Diocese of Newark invites the clergy of the Diocese of Central New York to join them in-person for a series of talks with the Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney, author of A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church, on her work developing this lectionary. Registration deadline: 5 PM on Wednesday, May 11.
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Speak Faith 2022 Cohort Meeting
May 21, 9:00 am–12:00 pmSpeak Faith is a yearlong program for Central New York Episcopalians to explore our faith and get courageous sharing it. Online group meetings focus on topics like the Bible, how we talk about God, Anglican history and identity, and faith and justice. In each session, we go deep with a guest teacher...
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Coffee & Conversation with the Bishop
May 24, 7:30 am–8:00 amJoin Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe on Facebook Live (at facebook.com/bishopdede/live) every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. for coffee, prayer, singing, and a morning check-in.
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Ordination to the Diaconate
June 11, 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 Lynne A. Walton to the Sacred Order of Deacons.
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Celebration of New Ministry: The Rev. Kathlyn Schofield and St. Stephen’s, New Hartford
June 15, 6:00 pm–7:30 pmPlease join us for a celebration of the life and mission of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, New Hartford as we welcome our new Priest-in-Charge, the Rev. Kathlyn Schofield. Wednesday, June
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College for Congregational Development (Summer 2022 Weeklong Intensive)
July 24–July 29The College for Congregational Development trains clergy and lay leaders to develop healthy, faithful, sustainable congregations able to fulfill their calling to be the body of Christ in a particular place, time, and community.
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