Prayers for the week of July 7th

In our parishes, we pray for the people of Zion Episcopal Church in Greene and St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Hamilton and their priest, the Rev. Brooks Cato. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for the people of the Diocese of Vermont and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Shannon MacVean-Brown. In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. James Richard Wong Yin Song.
A Prayer Against Gun Violence
God of mercy and compassion, who wept with Rachel as she lamented over her children—be with us, who lament the plague of gun violence that lies heavy over our land. Open our eyes to see the ways we might transform the shadow of strife and death into the way of love and peace. Strengthen us to tirelessly care for one another, that we may truly find our security in the boundless love you call us to, and lead us all to your promised future, where no sword will be drawn against another, and no power known but the power of love. All this we ask through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers for the week of July 14th

In our parishes, we pray for the people of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Horseheads and St. John's Episcopal Church in Ithaca.

In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of the Virgin Islands and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Edward Ambrose Gumbs.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Church of Ireland and their prime bishops, the Most Rev. John McDowell and the Most Rev. Michael Jackson. 

A Prayer Against Gun Violence

God of mercy and compassion, who wept with Rachel as she lamented over her children—be with us, who lament the plague of gun violence that lies heavy over our land. Open our eyes to see the ways we might transform the shadow of strife and death into the way of love and peace. Strengthen us to tirelessly care for one another, that we may truly find our security in the boundless love you call us to, and lead us all to your promised future, where no sword will be drawn against another, and no power known but the power of love. All this we ask through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers for the week of July 21st

In our parishes, we pray for thepeople of the Episcopal Church at Cornell and their chaplain, the Rev. Taylor Daynes, and the people of All Saints' Episcopal Church in Johnson City and their priest, the Rev. Dawn-Victoria Mitchell.

In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of the Diocese of Virginia and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. E. Mark Stevenson.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of Nippon Sei Ko Kai and their bishop, The Most Rev. Luke Kenichi Muto.

A Prayer Against Gun Violence

God of mercy and compassion, who wept with Rachel as she lamented over her children—be with us, who lament the plague of gun violence that lies heavy over our land. Open our eyes to see the ways we might transform the shadow of strife and death into the way of love and peace. Strengthen us to tirelessly care for one another, that we may truly find our security in the boundless love you call us to, and lead us all to your promised future, where no sword will be drawn against another, and no power known but the power of love. All this we ask through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers for the week of July 28th

In our parishes, we pray for the people of Christ Episcopal Church in Jordan and the people of the Ephphatha Mission Chapel for the Deaf and their vicar, the Rev. Peter Williams. 

In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of the Diocese of Washington and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. Hosam Naoum.

A Prayer Against Gun Violence

God of mercy and compassion, who wept with Rachel as she lamented over her children—be with us, who lament the plague of gun violence that lies heavy over our land. Open our eyes to see the ways we might transform the shadow of strife and death into the way of love and peace. Strengthen us to tirelessly care for one another, that we may truly find our security in the boundless love you call us to, and lead us all to your promised future, where no sword will be drawn against another, and no power known but the power of love. All this we ask through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers for the week of August 4th

In our parishes, we pray for the people of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Liverpool and the people of Trinity Episcopal Church in Lowville.

In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of West Missouri and their Bishop Provisional, the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Anglican Church of Kenya and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. Jackson Ole Sapit. 

A Prayer Against Gun Violence

God of mercy and compassion, who wept with Rachel as she lamented over her children—be with us, who lament the plague of gun violence that lies heavy over our land. Open our eyes to see the ways we might transform the shadow of strife and death into the way of love and peace. Strengthen us to tirelessly care for one another, that we may truly find our security in the boundless love you call us to, and lead us all to your promised future, where no sword will be drawn against another, and no power known but the power of love. All this we ask through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers for the week of August 11th

In our parishes, we pray for the people of Christ Episcopal Church in Manlius and their priest, the Rev. Timothy Hannon, and the people of St. John's Episcopal Chapel in Marathon and their priest, the Rev. Thomas Margrave.

In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of West Tennessee and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Anglican Church of Korea and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. Peter Kyongho Lee.

A Prayer Against Gun Violence

God of mercy and compassion, who wept with Rachel as she lamented over her children—be with us, who lament the plague of gun violence that lies heavy over our land. Open our eyes to see the ways we might transform the shadow of strife and death into the way of love and peace. Strengthen us to tirelessly care for one another, that we may truly find our security in the boundless love you call us to, and lead us all to your promised future, where no sword will be drawn against another, and no power known but the power of love. All this we ask through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers for the week of August 18th

In our parishes, we pray for the people of St. John's Episcopal Church in Marcellus and St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Moravia and their priest, the Rev. Thomas Margrave.

In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of West Texas and their Bishop, the Rt. Rev. David Reed.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Anglican Church of Melanesia and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. Leonard Dawea.

A Prayer Against Gun Violence

God of mercy and compassion, who wept with Rachel as she lamented over her children—be with us, who lament the plague of gun violence that lies heavy over our land. Open our eyes to see the ways we might transform the shadow of strife and death into the way of love and peace. Strengthen us to tirelessly care for one another, that we may truly find our security in the boundless love you call us to, and lead us all to your promised future, where no sword will be drawn against another, and no power known but the power of love. All this we ask through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Safe Church Training – In Person

St. Margaret's Ecumenical & Retreat Center 47 Jordan Road, New Hartford, NY, United States

St. Margaret’s will be hosting Safe Church Trainings with Rev. Deacon Lynne Walton. Please call or email to register yourself or organization to attend one of the training days and […]

Prayers for the week of August 25th

In our parishes, we pray for the people of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in New Berlin and their priest, the Rev. Steve White, and the people of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in New Hartford and their priest, the Rev. Kathlyn Schofield.

In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of West Virginia and their Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Matthew Cowden.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico and their acting prime bishop, the Rt. Rev. Enrique Treviño Cruz. 

A Prayer Against Gun Violence

God of mercy and compassion, who wept with Rachel as she lamented over her children—be with us, who lament the plague of gun violence that lies heavy over our land. Open our eyes to see the ways we might transform the shadow of strife and death into the way of love and peace. Strengthen us to tirelessly care for one another, that we may truly find our security in the boundless love you call us to, and lead us all to your promised future, where no sword will be drawn against another, and no power known but the power of love. All this we ask through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers for the week of September 1st

In our parishes, we pray for the people of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Norwich and their priest, the Rev. Steve White, and the people of St. John's Episcopal Church in Oneida and their priest, the Very Rev. Arthur N. Smith.

In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of Western Kansas and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Mark A.Cowell.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of Igreja Anglicana de Mocambique e Angola and their acting presiding bishop, the Most Rev. Carlos Simao Matsinhe.

A Prayer Against Gun Violence

God of mercy and compassion, who wept with Rachel as she lamented over her children—be with us, who lament the plague of gun violence that lies heavy over our land. Open our eyes to see the ways we might transform the shadow of strife and death into the way of love and peace. Strengthen us to tirelessly care for one another, that we may truly find our security in the boundless love you call us to, and lead us all to your promised future, where no sword will be drawn against another, and no power known but the power of love. All this we ask through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers for the week of September 8th

In our parishes, we pray for the people of the Church of the Resurrection in Oswego and their priest, the Rev. Anne Wichelns, and the people of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Owego and their priest, the Rev. Trula Hollywood.

In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of Western Louisiana and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Jacob W. Owensby.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Province of Myanmar (Burma) and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. Stephen Than Myint Oo.

A Prayer Against Gun Violence

God of mercy and compassion, who wept with Rachel as she lamented over her children—be with us, who lament the plague of gun violence that lies heavy over our land. Open our eyes to see the ways we might transform the shadow of strife and death into the way of love and peace. Strengthen us to tirelessly care for one another, that we may truly find our security in the boundless love you call us to, and lead us all to your promised future, where no sword will be drawn against another, and no power known but the power of love. All this we ask through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers for the week of September 15th

In our parishes, we pray for the people of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Oxford and the people of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Port Leyden and their priest, the Rev. Heather Benson.

In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of Western Massachussetts and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Douglas John Fisher.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Anglican Church of Nigeria and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. Henry C. Ndukuba.

A Prayer Against Gun Violence

God of mercy and compassion, who wept with Rachel as she lamented over her children—be with us, who lament the plague of gun violence that lies heavy over our land. Open our eyes to see the ways we might transform the shadow of strife and death into the way of love and peace. Strengthen us to tirelessly care for one another, that we may truly find our security in the boundless love you call us to, and lead us all to your promised future, where no sword will be drawn against another, and no power known but the power of love. All this we ask through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Standing Committee & Board Meeting

Online Event NY

10:45/11:00am - Standing Committee meeting (see email from committee each month for start time) 12:00pm -  Joint Standing Committee and Diocesan Board meeting 12:30pm or as soon as joint meeting […]

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