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What happens when a priest takes office hours outside the church walls? The Rev. Dr. Joanna Benskin shares how a simple summertime idea—meeting people in parks, coffee shops, farmers' markets, and other community spaces—has become a meaningful ministry of presence. Through conversations both casual and deeply pastoral, outdoor office hours have helped strengthen connections with parishioners [...]

What began with a difficult decision at Christ Church in Binghamton has grown into a remarkable movement of faith in action. Congregations, nonprofits, and community partners are working together to address homelessness, advocate for affordable housing, and live out the call to seek justice and serve their neighbors. Read how one church's response sparked a coalition that is making a [...]

After years of prayerful discernment, the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York has taken an important step toward establishing a new Diocesan Center. In her letter to the diocese, Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe shares why a new home is needed, how the proposed purchase can move forward without raising parish assessments, and the vision for strengthening our shared ministry for years to come.

The Diocese of Central New York recently commissioned two new Lay Preachers. Learn more about our new Lay Preachers and about the ministry of lay preaching in our diocese.

A Pastoral Letter from Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe on our diocesan approach and guidelines regarding AI and technology.

Celebrate with us the Ordination of Rev. Deacon Matthew Sanaker to the Transitional Diaconate.

We are excited to share news regarding the Very Rev. Molly Payne-Hardin.

This Earth Day, Bishop DeDe invites us to give thanks for God’s creation and recommit ourselves to faithful stewardship through prayer, action, and hope in the renewal of all things.

In her Easter Message for 2026, Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe reminds us that we are resurrection people — people of hope, joy, and love. Even in a world filled with grief, division, and uncertainty, the resurrection reminds us that God is always bringing new life, and that the worst thing is never the last thing.

Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe offers a pastoral letter inviting the people of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York to pray for peace, care for those suffering in times of war, and renew our commitment to the way of Jesus Christ during Lent.