All clergy of the Diocese are invited to an Advent Clergy Retreat on Tuesday, December 1st from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Biblical scholar Dr. Deirdre Good will lead a bible study on the readings for Advent and Christmas with an opening and closing prayer led by Bishop Duncan-Probe.  Please REGISTER (free) to receive the Zoom link by email. About Dr. Deirdre Good: Deirdre Good, Th.D. Harvard Divinity School, was born in Kenya, grew up in the U.K., taught as Assistant Professor at Valparaiso…

This event is for clergy and lay leaders who are looking to share ideas about how to celebrate Advent and Christmas during this pandemic.  The mission of this roundtable is to engage our creativity, and learn from one another.  This event is free and will take place on Zoom on December 2nd from 12noon - 1:00pm. If you can't make this event, please check out the next roundtable on December 10th at 6:00pm.  Clergy and lay leaders are invited to…

All lay leaders of our parishes are invited to a free online Advent Retreat on Thursday, December 3rd from 6:00-7:30 p.m. This retreat, led by spiritual director Carol Ackley, is an opportunity to enter into stillness and quiet for your spiritual refreshment. It is not a teaching time, but a time to rejuvenate your spirit in community. We will meditate with some of the biblical characters of the season and engage in the practice of Centering Prayer as we make…

Interested in learning more about 2021's “Speak Faith” formation opportunity? Join us for a quick preview! St. Francis has been attributed with this saying: “Preach the Gospel at all times; use words if necessary.” Our Bishop reminds us that in these times of great change and struggle—using our words to speak our faith is necessary. At the same time, many of us struggle to find the words to speak the faith that is in us. Speak Faith will prepare people (teens and adults) for the sacrament of Confirmation and is also a great opportunity for all Episcopalians and friends to get to know and engage their faith in a deeper way.

Interested in learning more about 2021's “Speak Faith” formation opportunity? Join us for a quick preview! St. Francis has been attributed with this saying: “Preach the Gospel at all times; use words if necessary.” Our Bishop reminds us that in these times of great change and struggle—using our words to speak our faith is necessary. At the same time, many of us struggle to find the words to speak the faith that is in us. Speak Faith will prepare people (teens and adults) for the sacrament of Confirmation and is also a great opportunity for all Episcopalians and friends to get to know and engage their faith in a deeper way.