Episcopal Diocese of Central New York
December 2018
Prayers for the Week of December 16, 2018
Parishes: St. David's Church, DeWitt; The Rev. Kathy Corley, Interim Rector Emmanuel Church, East Syracuse, NY; The Rev. Dr. Gerard Beritela, Vicar In our Diocese: Pray for all who are in the hospital and/or nursing facility and give thanks to their care providers In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for San Pedro y San Pablo, Cuilapa, Ahuachapan, The Rev. Mario Nunez In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the…
Find out more »Blue Christmas/ Longest Night Services
Join us in December for a Blue Christmas or Longest Night service at your local Episcopal Church in CNY. Whether you're grieving or need a break from holiday stress, these thoughtful, meditative, quiet services offer comfort and hope.
Find out more »Bishop’s Advent Bible Study (Online)
Free
In Advent, the four weeks before Christmas, we prepare to make room for Jesus in our lives. But life in the busy "holiday season" doesn't always feel roomy. Are you looking for a way to make time for prayer and reflection? Join Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York for a live online bible study this Advent. Each Thursday at noon, the bishop and a different guest will reflect on a passage from Luke's Gospel (which you'll hear…
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of December 23, 2018
Parishes: Emmanuel Church, Elmira; The Rev. Robert Adkins, Supply Priest Grace Church, Elmira; The Rev. Dr. Howard "Doc" Whitaker, Interim Priest-in-Charge In our Diocese: Pray for and give thanks to our Servicemen and Servicewomen this Holiday season In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for the Mision San Esteban, The Rev. Alfredo Lopez In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves, Bishop of El Camino Real…
Find out more »Diocesan office closed for Christmas and New Year’s
The diocesan office is closed from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day. In case of an emergency, please contact the cell phone of Ms. Kathleen McDaniel, the bishop’s Executive Assistant, at (315) 882-5013.
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of December 30, 2018
Parishes: Trinity Church, Elmira; The Very Rev. Wanda Copeland, Rector St. Paul's Church, Endicott; The Rev. John Martinichio, Rector In our Diocese: Pray for one another for the coming new year that we may know peace and harmony for ALL In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for San Juan Evangelista, San Salvador, The Very Rev. Luis Serrano In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Samuel J.…
Find out more »January 2019
Prayers for the Week of January 6, 2019
Parishes: Trinity Church, Fayetteville; The Rev. Dr. Renee Tembeckjian, Rector All Saints Church, Fulton; The Rev. Dr. Leon Mozeliak, Parish Priest House of Grace Hospitality, Jubilee Center, Cortland In our Diocese: Pray for and give thanks for our Bishop and for all our clergy as they guide us in the new year In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for La Divina Providencia, El Maizal, Sonsonate, The Rev. Mario…
Find out more »Diocesan Leaders’ Pre-Visioning Retreat Gathering
The first gathering (Tuesday, November 27, 2018) will be in-person at Grace & Holy Spirit Church, 13 Court Street, Cortland. The meeting will include a light meal. The second and third gatherings (Thursday, December 6, 2018 and Tuesday, January 8, 2019) will take place by Zoom video-conference.
Find out more »Episcopal Night at Syracuse Crunch Hockey
$21
Join Episcopalians for a night out with Syracuse Crunch hockey! Friday, January 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The Oncenter War Memorial Arena 515 Montgomery Street, Syracuse Youth registered for the skating event the following day will have the option to stay overnight at St. Paul's Episcopal Church after the game. Tickets Tickets are just $21 and include a $5 food and drink voucher. Tickets must be pre-ordered by contacting Matt Thompson at (315) 473-4444 x134 no later than Monday, January…
Find out more »Youth Skating Overnight
Free
The Diocesan Youth Ministry invites youth in grades 6-12 to enjoy a FREE weekend of winter fun. We’ll volunteer at a local community outreach program, enjoy an evening of skating at the Clinton Square Ice Rink in downtown Syracuse, and spend the night at St. Paul's Episcopal Church before Sunday morning worship. Drop-off: Saturday, January 12th at 9:00 a.m.; St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 310 Montgomery Street, Syracuse. Please pull up in front of the church on Montgomery Street and buzz…
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of January 13, 2019
Parishes: Zion Church, Greene; The Very Rev. David Hanselman, Rector St. Thomas' Church, Hamilton; The Rev. Brooks Cato, Rector In our Diocese: Pray for the Rev. Brad Benson and the members of Trinity Church in Seneca Falls as they celebrate his new ministry there on Wednesday of this week. In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for San Francisco de Asis, El Pital, Lourdes, The Rev. Irma Alvarado In…
Find out more »Standing Committee Meeting
The Standing Committee of the Diocese will meet on the following dates in 2019: January 15th March 19th May 21st July 16th (tentative if needed) September 17th November 9th (after Diocesan Convention) All meetings are at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Find out more »Diocesan Board Meeting
The Diocesan Board generally meets from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month except February 12th, September 10th, and December 10th, 2019 are the second Tuesdays. There is no July meeting.
Find out more »Celebration of New Ministry: The Rev. J. Brad Benson & Trinity, Seneca Falls
Please join us for a celebration of the life and mission of Trinity Church, Seneca Falls as we welcome our new rector, the Rev. J. Brad Benson. Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 6:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 27 Fall Street, Seneca Falls. Your prayers and presence are requested. A reception will follow the service. Clergy: red stoles.
Find out more »AIM (Adventures in Ministry)
For clergy in new calls and the newly ordained (formerly Dayspring/Fresh Start). 2018-19 Schedule (as of August 2018) All meetings take place on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., location TBD, unless otherwise noted September 11th (Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) (new clergy orientation) October 11th November 15th December 6th January 17th February 14th March 21st April 4th May 16th June 6th
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of January 20, 2019
Parishes: St. Luke's by the Lake Chapel, Henderson Harbor St. Matthew's Church, Horseheads; The Very Rev. Wanda Copeland, Rector In our Diocese: Pray for the members of the Diocesan Board and the members of its committees In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Give thanks for the anniversary of the consecration of the Rt. Rev. Juan David Alvarado as Bishop In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Scott…
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of January 27, 2019
Parishes: St. John's Church, Ithaca; The Rev. Meghan Castellan, Rector The Episcopal Chaplaincy at Cornell, Ithaca; The Rev. Dcn. Taylor Daynes, Chaplain In our Diocese: Pray for the members of the Diocesan Standing Committee In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for San Pablo, San Juan de Letran, Usulutan, The Rev. Antonio Lopez In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Jean Zach Duracin, Bishop of the Diocese…
Find out more »Deans’ Meeting
District Deans generally meet from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month except January 29th, April 30th and October 29th are the fifth Tuesdays. There are no July, August or December meetings.
Find out more »February 2019
15th Mission of Miracles
The Mission of Miracles team will be in El Salvador from February 2 through 10, 2019. The advance group will be in El Salvador beginning January 30, 2019.
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of February 3, 2019
Parishes: All Saints' Church, Johnson City; The Very Rev. Christine J. Day, Rector Christ Church, Jordan; Samaritan Center Jubilee Center, Syracuse In our Diocese: Pray for and give thanks to the Medical Mission volunteers as they leave for El Salvador this week In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for the Mission of Miracles and the Presidential Elections In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick,…
Find out more »Way of Love Workshops
Led by Canon Carrie Schofield-Broadbent. More information coming soon. Three opportunities to attend: Tuesday, February 5th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Jefferson Avenue, Endicott. Wednesday, February 27th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; join by Zoom video-conference or attend in the diocesan office, 1020 7th North Street, Liverpool. Thursday, February 28th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 227 Sherman Street, Watertown.
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of February 10, 2019
Parishes: Ephphatha Mission Chapel, Liverpool; The Very Rev. Peter Williams, Vicar St. Matthew's Church, Liverpool; The Rev. Paul Frolick, Rector In our Diocese: Pray for the clergy and people of the Chemung, Chenango and Ithaca-Cortland Districts of the Diocese In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for Santa Maria Magdalena, Cara Sucia, Ahuachapan, The Rev. Mario Nunez In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Lloyd Emmanuel Allen,…
Find out more »Visioning Retreat
Diocesan Visioning Retreat with the bishop, Diocesan Board, Standing Committee and diocesan staff. Facilitator: the Rev. Thomas Brackett. Additional information, including location, to follow.
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of February 17, 2019
Parishes: Trinity Church, Lowville; The Rev. Edward Murphy, Rector Christ Church, Manlius; The Rev. Dr. Dena Cleaver-Bartholomew, Rector In our Diocese: Pray for the clergy and people of the Finger Lakes-Syracuse West and Oswego-Northern Onondaga Districts of the Diocese In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for Santa Maria Virgin, San Bartolo, Ilopango, The Rev. Juan Pablo Alvarado In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Brian Thom,…
Find out more »Youth Winter Retreat (TBC)
Details and registration to be announced.
Find out more »College for Congregational Development
$900
Are you a lay or clergy leader who is… Praying for guidance where God is leading your parish to grow and thrive? Working to build up a healthy, faithful, and sustainable congregation? Looking to develop new skills and strategies to respond to today’s challenges and opportunities? Seeking to live into our diocesan mission to grow congregations spiritually, numerically, and in missional leadership? Yearning for a new vision and renewed energy for the work God has given us? The College for…
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of February 24, 2019
Parishes: St. John’s Chapel, Marathon; St. John's Church, Marcellus; The Rev. Dr. Steven Moore, Rector In our Diocese: Pray for the clergy and people of the North Country and Syracuse East Districts of the Diocese In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for San Mateo, Lourdes, The Rev. Irma Alvarado In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop of the Diocese of Indianapolis In the…
Find out more »March 2019
Learning Communities Initiative—Insightful Leadership: Begin by Asking Different Questions
Teams from LCI parishes in the Diocese of Central New York will come together for the 2019 Learning Communities Initiative kick-off workshop. This first training helps equip participants to listen to God in their local contexts. Participants will dwell in Scripture together, share stories about what God is doing in the life of their local church, and notice where God might be at work in their everyday lives. The goal for these practices is to help the participants begin to answer…
Find out more »“Difficult Conversations” Workshops
Led by Canon Carrie Schofield-Broadbent. More information coming soon. Three opportunities to attend: Tuesday, March 12th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 341 Main Street, Oneida. Thursday, March 14th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; join by Zoom video-conference or attend in the diocesan office, 1020 7th North Street, Liverpool. Wednesday, April 3rd, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 210 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca.
Find out more »April 2019
Happening #71
Details, location and registration TBD.
Find out more »Renewal of Vows & Blessing of Holy Oils Services
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe encourages and invites everyone in the diocese, lay and clergy alike to attend one of three special diocesan-wide services before Holy Week. We will celebrate our lay and ordained ministry, share Holy Eucharist, and renew our Christian vows together. The bishop will bless sacramental oils used by clergy in healing prayers and baptisms. Monday, April 8th at 7:00 p.m. Location to be announced. Tuesday, April 9th at 12:30 p.m. Location to be announced. Tuesday, April 9th at…
Find out more »May 2019
Regional Confirmations & Receptions (St. Paul’s, Endicott)
There will be a regional Confirmation at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Endicott on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. More details to follow. Questions? Contact the Rev. John R. Martinichio at (607) 748-8118 or [email protected]
Find out more »Convention: Lay Delegate Certificates Due
Lay Delegate Certificates for the 2019 Diocesan Convention are due to the diocesan office today. Lay Delegate Certificates were sent to each parish in April. Lay Delegate Certificates affirm the following: The eligibility of the chosen delegates: A layperson 18 years of age or older; A confirmed communicant; Attends worship regularly and contributes to the support of the parish for at least 12 months prior to being chosen. The parish is not in arrears in payment of its assessment to…
Find out more »June 2019
Learning Communities Initiative—Learn by Doing: Using Action Learning to Discover God’s Leading
Learn more about the Learning Communities initiative. This second training for 2019 Learning Communities Initiative participants will help participants use action learning to deepen their exploration of what they think God might be up to. The idea is to help participants “behave their way into new thinking,” rather than only trying to think their way into new behaviors. Participants will be given simple “action learning experiments” to try with others in their congregation. The event takes place on Saturday, June…
Find out more »Bishop’s Ball for Youth (TBC)
Details and registration to be announced.
Find out more »Clergy Retreat
Details and registration to be announced.
Find out more »July 2019
Youth pilgrimage to El Salvador
Information forthcoming.
Find out more »New Beginnings (for grades 6-8) (TBC)
Details and registration to be announced.
Find out more »August 2019
Youth Summer Picnic (TBC)
Details and registration to be announced.
Find out more »September 2019
New Clergy Orientation (TBC)
For newly ordained clergy, clergy in new calls, and clergy new to the Diocese of Central New York. Details, time and location to be announced.
Find out more »Learning Communities Initiative—Sharing Our Learning: Intentional Reflection on Our Actions
Learn more about the Learning Communities initiative. In this third training, Learning Communities Initiative participants will share what we've learned from the experiments we did over the summer. Action learning requires intentional reflection on what was done so we can see what God might be teaching us! The event takes place on Saturday, September 28, 2019; venue and time TBA.
Find out more »October 2019
Happening #72
Details and registration to be announced.
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