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From the Rev. Jenny Scott of Grace Church in Elmira: As with all things 2020, Advent this year will be different. But I believe that different can be just what the Holy Spirit ordered to connect [...]

As infection rates rise in our region and around the U.S., Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe has announced updates to the diocesan COVID-19 response. Indoor in-person gatherings will be suspended [...]

Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe gives her address to the 152nd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York, complemented by questions for small-group discussion, words from Dr. Lisa Kimball [...]

We missed seeing all of you in person this year for the 152nd Convention, but we were thrilled to receive photos sent to us by some of our participants.  Maybe slightly even more inspiring than [...]

Sermon preached by the Rt. Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe, eleventh Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York, at the worship service for the 152nd Diocesan Convention on Sunday, November [...]

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's greeting to the 152nd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York.

Watch a recording of Sustained in God's Love: Morning Prayer for the 152nd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York. Featuring Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe's "Bring it!" sermon and [...]

On November 6, 2020, Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe sent the following letter to the clergy and parish wardens of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York, members of the Diocesan Board and Standing [...]

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 [...]

Take a moment to center in the peaceful presence of God on Election Day. Please join in this Election Day Noonday Prayer Service, recorded on November 3rd at noon.