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May 2021
Congregational development during the pandemic: A conversation about grief
Even as there are hopeful signs on the pandemic horizon, the reality of the losses we have all experienced in some ways feel heavier. Congregations have been unable to gather in our usual ways to grieve the deaths of family members and friends, missed connections with members, and in some ways have lost a year of their life and ministry together. How can we grieve these losses, help our members process their grieves, and begin to heal as congregational life…
Find out more »Silent Vigil in Memory of George Floyd
On May 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., please join Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe at Grace Episcopal Church in Syracuse for a silent candlelight vigil and prayer as we remember George Floyd and our own call to take action against systemic racism. This vigil will be recorded for inclusion in a multi-diocese online Memorial Service for Mr. Floyd to be broadcast on May 25th, featuring Presiding Bishop Michael Curry as preacher.
Find out more »Coffee with the Bishop
Join Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe on Facebook Live (at facebook.com/bishopdede/live) every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 a.m. for coffee, prayer, and a morning check-in.
Find out more »Speak Faith Cohort Meeting
Speak Faith is a safe environment to explore our faith and get courageous sharing it. Five group meetings will focus on the Bible, how we talk about God, Anglican history and identity, and faith and justice. In each session we’ll go deep with a guest teacher and reflection in small groups. Between sessions we’ll stay connected through prayer partnerships, personal study, and fun activities.
Find out more »Title IV Training
Diocesan vice-chancellor Martha Berry will lead a training on Title IV on Monday, May 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. via Zoom. This is a required training for people seeking ordination to holy orders, and is open to other lay and clergy leaders who are interested in learning more about our church's disciplinary process.
Find out more »Ordination to the Priesthood
God willing and the people consenting, the Rt. Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe, Bishop of Central New York, will ordain Patricia M. Kinney to the Sacred Order of Priests.
Find out more »June 2021
Small Church Resource Group
Leaders from our smallest churches (average Sunday attendance of less than 25) are coming together in a Small Church Resource Group to share what works and how we’re meeting current challenges. At this gathering, we’ll be looking at Faith Development in Community: Reaching out to those whom God is calling to your congregation.
Find out more »Learning Communities Initiative Workshop
Please join in the Learning Communities Initiative in 2021! Three workshops will be offered on Zoom; attend one or all three: Saturday, February 6th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) Saturday, April 10th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) Saturday, June 5th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) (Please register by Wednesday, Jun. 2nd) Each gathering will be structured around the LCI’s ~Listen~Act~Reflect~ process: Dwelling in the Word/ Listening with the heart Sharing our actions with each other Reflecting on what we have heard and what we have done, and considering how to incorporate…
Find out more »October 2021
Preaching Preparation/ Bible Study with Dr. Deirdre Good
Clergy, lay preachers, and lay preachers in training in the Diocese of Central New York are invited to four online bible studies in 2021 with biblical scholar Dr. Deirdre Good. To support you in your preaching ministry, each session will focus on the readings for the upcoming liturgical season.
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