Congregational Development

Slowing the spread of COVID-19 means suspending in-person meetings. Here's resources for parishes looking to have their annual parish meetings safely online.

In what seems to be one of the longest and most trying calendar years of our lives, we find ourselves coming upon the season of Advent, a time of hope, joy, and peace. Below, we outline just a [...]

"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 [...]

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, [...]

Recordings of two summer workshops on the topic of church finances are now available.   Church Finances: On the Ground Your ministry of bookkeeping for your parish supports all of the [...]

The photo above is courtesy of kendallvanderslice.com Whether referring to bread, or honey, or meat, throughout the Gospel, God’s use of food is revealed. For many years, Kendall [...]

Photo above by Kai Pilger, via Pexels Article by Peter Koeppel, member of Trinity Memorial Church in Binghamton and the diocesan Stewardship Resources team.  The great custom of a “Year of [...]

The Board of the Diocese of Central New York has announced a new diocesan Ministry Grants program designed to empower churches, ministries, and partnerships throughout the Diocese by funding [...]