From the arrival of the first Africans in what would become the United States, the people of this land have wrestled with a preference for white over black. The struggle again is at the forefront [...]
From the beginning of Jesus' life to the end, he taught us what the Kingdom of God is about: embrace of the stranger—not xenophobia, dominion, or genocide; charity and economic fairness toward [...]
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 [...]
"That’s the insidiousness of systemic racism—everyone does what’s rational for their corner of the world, maybe even proclaiming that they’re not racist, no-one does anything overtly or [...]
The photo above is courtesy of Pixabay Article by Peter Koeppel, member of Trinity Memorial Church in Binghamton and the diocesan Stewardship Resources team. Is there anything like it was last [...]
The Listen/Learn group of the diocesan Racial Justice & Reconciliation team offers two suggestions for youth-friendly anti-racist reading this September.
By Dr. Frank Baldwin and Dr. Linda Gaither, members of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. Baldwin is a parishioner at Church of the Epiphany in Trumansburg; Gaither is a parishioner at St. Thomas’ [...]
The Board of the Foundation of the Diocese of Central New York is looking for volunteers to become part of our team which provides grants and loans to parishes in need. The Foundation is a [...]
One of the most tangible expressions of our stewardship is the way we model and mentor our children in stewardship of God’s gifts. We hope, with these resources, to support you and your families [...]
Photo above by Caleb Woods, via Unsplash Rev. Elizabeth Ewing is Rector at Christ Church in Binghamton and a member of the Stewardship Committee The right to vote is precious and almost sacred, [...]