Episcopal Diocese of Central New York
September 2019
Canon John’s visit to Christ Church, Clayton
Service at 10:30 a.m.
Find out more »Gather-Transform-Send Workshops
What is a congregation for? One way of describing the unique purpose and work of a congregation is that a congregation gathers people into Christ's body, the Church—a community that transforms minds, hearts, and behaviors—and sends these same people into the world to be God’s loving, liberating, life-giving presence. This free workshop presents the "Gather-Transform-Send" model as a lens to look at how God is at work in our congregations, how we're partnering with God, and how God is calling us into creativity…
Find out more »Canceled: Regional Confirmations & Receptions (Utica-Rome District)
This event has been canceled.
Find out more »Bishop and Canons “On the Road” (Watertown)
Free
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe, Canon John Crosswaite, Canon Carrie Schofield-Broadbent and other diocesan staff are going on the road to connect with you! Join them for bible study, fellowship, and/or office hours in Watertown on Wednesday, September 25th at Trinity Episcopal Church (227 Sherman Street). 10:00 a.m. Bible study (please bring your bible, the day's Gospel reading is Matthew 5:38-48) 12:00 p.m. Brown bag lunch 1:00-4:00 p.m. Office hours with Bishop DeDe, Canon John, Canon Carrie or communications director Meredith Sanderson*…
Find out more »Celebration of New Ministry: The Rev. Molly Payne-Hardin and Trinity, Watertown
Please join us for a celebration of the life and mission of Trinity Episcopal Church, Watertown as we welcome our new rector, the Rev. Molly Payne-Hardin. Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 227 Sherman Street, Watertown. Your prayers and presence are requested. A reception will follow the service. Clergy: red stoles.
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 »Prayers for the Week of September 29, 2019
Parishes: St. Paul's Church, Constableville Trinity Church, Constantia In our Diocese: Pray for and give thanks to all Parish Administrators/Secretaries 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 The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. J. Scott Mayer, Bishop of the Diocese of North West Texas In the Anglican Communion: Pray for the Episcopal Church; The…
Find out more »Celebration of New Ministry: The Rev. Christine Williams-Belt and Grace, Utica
Please join us for a celebration of the life and mission of Grace Episcopal Church, Utica as we welcome our new rector, the Rev. Christine Williams-Belt. Monday, September 30, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church 6 Elizabeth Street, Utica. Your prayers and presence are requested. A reception will follow the service. Clergy: red stoles.
Find out more »October 2019
Bishop’s Fall Clergy Dinner
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe will host a fall gathering for diocesan clergy on Wednesday, October 2nd from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 900 Vine Street, Liverpool. There will be time for a shared meal, fellowship, prayer, and a conversation about the draft diocesan Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Rule of Life—exploring the impact and meaning these could have in our congregations, in our own spiritual lives, and in our own calls to ministry. Please register by September…
Find out more »AIM (Adventures in Ministry)
For clergy in new calls and the newly ordained (formerly Dayspring/Fresh Start). 2019-20 Schedule (as of August 2019) All meetings take place on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the diocesan office, unless otherwise noted September 12th October 3rd November 14th December 5th January 16th February 13th March 19th April 23rd May 14th June 18th
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of October 6, 2019
Parishes: Grace Church, Copenhagen; The Rev. Holly Evans, Rector Grace and Holy Spirit Church, Cortland; The Very Rev. Peter Williams, Rector In our Diocese: Pray for and give thanks to all our Diocesan Deacons In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for all Woman during Mes de la Mujer Anglicana (Anglican Woman's Month) In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, Bishop of the Diocese of…
Find out more »Canon John’s visit to St. Paul’s, Endicott
October 6th and 13th, services at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Find out more »Regional Confirmations & Receptions (Auburn)
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe will preside at a regional service of Confirmations and Receptions at Ss. Peter & John Episcopal Church, 169 Genesee Street, Auburn on Monday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Find out more »New Clergy Orientation
For newly ordained clergy, clergy in new calls, and clergy new to the Diocese of Central New York. Details and location 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 October 13, 2019
Parishes: St. David's Church, DeWitt; The Rev. Daniel J. Handschy, Priest-in-Charge Emmanuel Church, East Syracuse, The Rev. Dr. Gerard Beritela, Vicar In our Diocese: Pray for all our Diocesan retired clergy and their spouses In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for Mision San Lucas Evangelista, San Miguel, Mario and Francisca Peraza (Lay Missioners) In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr., Bishop of the…
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. On Tuesday, March 19th, the Board and Standing Committee will have a joint meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Find out more »Regional Meeting for 151st Convention (Watertown)
Prepare for the 151st Diocesan Convention and get your first glimpse of the draft diocesan Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Rule of Life at this regional meeting. The meeting will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 227 Sherman Street, Watertown on Monday evening, October 28th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For a schedule of all planned regional meetings, please visit: cnyepiscopal.org/convention. What's covered in a regional meeting? Regional meetings prepare delegates and congregations for Convention. Everyone in the diocese is encouraged to…
Find out more »Regional Meeting for 151st Convention (Fayetteville)
Prepare for the 151st Diocesan Convention and get your first glimpse of the draft diocesan Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Rule of Life at this regional meeting. This meeting will take place at Trinity Episcopal Church, 106 Chapel Street, Fayetteville, NY on Wednesday evening, October 16th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For a schedule of all planned regional meetings, please visit: cnyepiscopal.org/convention. What's covered in a regional meeting? Regional meetings prepare delegates and congregations for Convention. Everyone in the diocese is encouraged…
Find out more »Happening #72
Happening is a Christian experience by youth for youth—focused on grades 9–12. There’s games, music, great food, and a safe and loving environment to explore faith and talk with people you trust about things that really matter. The Happening fall 2019 retreat weekend for teens in grades 9-12 will take place Friday-Sunday, October 18th-20th at Casowasco Camp and Retreat Center, 158 Casowasco Drive, Moravia. Start time: Friday, October 18th at 6:45 p.m. End time: Sunday, October 20th at 5:30 p.m. Registration:…
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of October 20, 2019
Parishes: Emmanuel Church, Elmira; The Rev. Robert Adkins, Supply Priest Grace Church, Elmira; In our Diocese: Pray for the adults and youth attending the Happening Event this weekend In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for Santiago de Jerusalen, El Carmen, Usulutan, The Rev. Antonio Lopez In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Edward Konieczny, Bishop of the Diocese of Oklahoma In the Anglican Communion: Pray for…
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of October 27, 2019
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 all those preparing for and attending the Diocesan Regional Meetings for the 2019 Convention In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for San Rafael Arcangel, Santa Ana, The Rev. German Lopez In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Gregory Rickel, Bishop of the…
Find out more »Regional Meeting for 151st Convention (Rome)
Prepare for the 151st Diocesan Convention and get your first glimpse of the draft diocesan Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Rule of Life at this regional meeting. This meeting will take place at Zion Episcopal Church, 140 West Liberty Street, Rome, NY on Monday evening, October 28th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For a schedule of all planned regional meetings, please visit: cnyepiscopal.org/convention. What's covered in a regional meeting? Regional meetings prepare delegates and congregations for Convention. Everyone in the diocese is…
Find out more »Bishop and Canons “On the Road” (Ithaca)
Free
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe, Canon John Crosswaite, and Canon Carrie Schofield-Broadbent are going on the road to connect with you! Join them for bible study, fellowship, and/or office hours in Ithaca on Wednesday, October 30th at St. John's Episcopal Church (210 North Cayuga Street). 10:00 a.m. Bible study (please bring your bible, the day's Gospel reading is Matthew 13:10-17) 12:00 p.m. Lunch provided by Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins County (registration will be required) 1:00-4:00 p.m. Office hours* *Appointments advised to…
Find out more »Regional Meeting for 151st Convention (Ithaca)
Prepare for the 151st Diocesan Convention and get your first glimpse of the draft diocesan Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Rule of Life at this regional meeting. The meeting will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 210 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca on Wednesday evening, October 30th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For a schedule of all planned regional meetings, please visit: cnyepiscopal.org/convention. What’s covered in a regional meeting? Regional meetings prepare delegates and congregations for Convention. Everyone in the diocese is encouraged…
Find out more »November 2019
Safe Church Training at 151st Diocesan Convention
Free
The Rev. Deacon Pat Kinney will lead a Safe Church training at the Holiday Inn (441 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool) prior to Diocesan Convention on Friday, November 8th, 9:00 a.m. to noon. The training is open to all, including those not attending Convention. Please register at: safe-church-convention-151.eventbrite.com Questions? Please call Kathy Dengler at (315) 474-6596.
Find out more »151st Diocesan Convention: On the Way of Love
On the Way of Love, the 151st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York, will take place on Friday and Saturday, November 8-9, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Liverpool, New York. Featuring guest speaker Dr. Lisa Kimball of Virginia Theological Seminary and guest preacher Bishop Prince Singh of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester.
Find out more »Standing Committee Meeting
The Standing Committee of the Diocese will meet on the following dates in 2019: January 15th March 19th (joint meeting with the Diocesan Board, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) 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 »Bishop’s Advent Bible Study (Online)
Details will be posted here.
Find out more »December 2019
Bishop and Canons “On the Road” (Utica)
Free
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe, Canon John Crosswaite, and Canon Carrie Schofield-Broadbent are going on the road to connect with you! Join them for bible study, fellowship, and/or office hours in Utica on Tuesday, December 3rd at Grace Episcopal Church (6 Elizabeth Street). 10:00 a.m. Bible study (please bring your bible, the day's Gospel reading is Matthew 21:12-22) 12:00 p.m. Brown bag lunch 1:00-4:00 p.m. Office hours* *Appointments advised to avoid a wait. Please contact Kathleen McDaniel at (315) 474-6596 or [email protected]…
Find out more »Diocesan Staff Meeting
Staff Christmas Lunch 12:00-1:30 Staff Meeting 2:00-3:30
Find out more »November 2020
152nd Diocesan Convention: 2020 Vision
Featuring Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry!
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