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Dear People of Central New York, I am writing to share news about my ongoing discernment and invite you to pray with me.  As you may have read, I am […]

Rev. Pat Kinney Inspired by a sign on their playground at Newark Valley Middle School, sixth graders Myah Whitney and Addison N. wanted to learn more about American Sign Language. […]

Cursillo is a ministry of the Episcopal Church, endorsed by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and diocesan bishops throughout the country. Its goal is to empower Christian leaders to live out […]

You are loved and worthy of love by God and all people, just as you are and without exception. You are beautifully and lovingly created in the image of the God of Love, the God who is Love, the foundation of all being, the God who transcends all genders and any human categories. We in the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York joyously join with God as we welcome, celebrate, honor, delight in, [...]

The Episcopal Church Welcomes You For more than five decades, signs with this message have pointed people to our churches and, we hope, our message of welcome for all of […]

If you’ve ever wanted to see the land and cultures that shaped Jesus and his closest friends, now is your opportunity. From August 18 to 29, 2025, we will be […]

The resurrection of Jesus Christ. What does that mean to you? How does it inform your faith and your life?  I think for all of us, resurrection is a mystery. Even […]

The Foundation of the Diocese is looking for talented people to join our board, to carry out our mission of providing financial assistance to parishes for repair, restoration, and re-purpose […]

After years of planning and fundraising, St. Paul’s Church in Syracuse broke ground in October 2023 on Open Doors — a $2.2 million capital improvement project and its largest since […]

On Ash Wednesday 2024, Province II of the Episcopal Church (which includes our diocese along with 12 others in New York, New Jersey, the Caribbean, and Europe) will hosted an […]

Rev. Pat Kinney The last Mission of Miracles returned January 28 from El Salvador, tired and grateful for good work that was accomplished and for the many friends we have […]

Dear People of God in Central New York, Today, Rev. Tom Ferguson tendered his resignation as Canon to the Ordinary for Transition and Church Development, effective immediately, and I have […]