Episcopal Diocese of Central New York
May 2019
Prayers for the Week of May 26, 2019
Parishes: Church of the Saviour, Syracuse; The Rev. Dr. Gerry Beritela, Vicar Church of St. Mark the Evangelist, Syracuse; The Rev. Nelson Gaetz, Interim Rector In our Diocese: Pray for the souls of all our departed Servicemen and Servicewomen in this Diocese and beyond In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for all sister parishes in El Salvador and Central New York In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the…
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 and October 29th are the fifth Tuesdays, and the meeting scheduled for April 23rd has been rescheduled to May 7th. There are no July, August or December meetings.
Find out more »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. 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 Bowl
Free
Come bowling with Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe and friends new and old from around the Diocese of Central New York! This overnight for youth in grades 6-12 includes bowling at Marcellus Lanes, catching the town fireworks display, and stopping for ice cream on the way back to St. John's Episcopal Church for an overnight. We'll wrap up with Sunday morning worship (all are welcome). The event is free (bowling and ice cream included). Please eat dinner before you arrive; you may…
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of June 2, 2019
Parishes: Church of the Epiphany, Trumansburg; The Rev. Taylor Daynes, Priest-in-Charge Grace Church, Utica; The Rev. Christine Williams-Belt, Rector Trinity Memorial Church Jubilee Center, Binghamton In our Diocese: Pray for and Give Thanks for our Bishop DeDe and her family In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for Mision Virgen de Guadalupe, The Rev. Mario Benitez In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller, Bishop…
Find out more »“Year-Round Stewardship” Workshops
Learn fun and useful ways to keep your parish engaging in ministry with time, talent, and treasure year-round. Explore giving as a spiritual practice and understand stewardship as building connections and drawing people deeper into community. This workshop is for anyone interested in stewardship, especially those leading ministries or stewardship campaigns. Suitable for parishes of all sizes. There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Online or at the diocesan office: Wednesday, June 5th REGISTER by…
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 March 2019) All meetings take place on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the diocesan office unless otherwise noted. October 11, 2018 (New Clergy Orientation, 10:00 a.m. start) November 15, 2018 December 6, 2018 January 17, 2019 February 7, 2019 March 21, 2019 April 4, 2019 May 16, 2019 June 6, 2019
Find out more »Worship Leader Training
Free
Worship Leader Trainings offer practical training for creating and leading a Morning Prayer service and partially fulfills the requirements to become a licensed worship leader in the Diocese of Central New York. The Rev. Kathlyn Schofield will lead an instructed Morning Prayer service, and participants will have an opportunity to practice leading a service. There will be a Q&A session and current resources will be shared. Three free, identical workshops are offered. Registration is required. A completed Clergy Recommendation is…
Find out more »Pride Month: Pride Palooza (Binghamton)
Free
Christ Episcopal Church of Binghamton will be among the faith communities tabling at Binghamton's 15th Annual Pride Palooza. The Pride Palooza's fun includes food trucks, craft vendors, music, live entertainment, drag performances, and a closing with fireworks. Please stop by the Christ Church table and say hi! View all events for Pride 2019>
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of June 9, 2019
Parishes: St. Paul's Church, Waterloo; The Rev. Jeffrey Haugaard, Rector Trinity Church, Watertown; The Rev. Molly Payne-Hardin, Rector In our Diocese: Pray for our retired clergy and their spouses In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for those attending the Salvadoran Diocesan Convention In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Brian Prior, Bishop of the Diocese of Minnesota In the Anglican Communion: Pray for the Anglican Church…
Find out more »Clergy Retreat: Praying & Playing with Scripture
Schedule and registration to be announced. Dr. Kathleen Henderson Staudt will lead a workshop on Ignatian spirituality and contemplative prayer for diocesan clergy. Dr. Staudt teaches courses in practical theology and theology and the arts at Virginia Theological Seminary.
Find out more »Laundry Love Blessing (Ithaca)
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York will bless the new Laundry Love ministry of St. John's Episcopal Church in Ithaca (210 North Cayuga Street) on Wednesday, June 12th at 5:00 p.m. A reception will follow the blessing service. Laundry Love offers St. John's neighbors—particularly guests of Loaves and Fishes, the free meal program hosted by the church for 35 years—the option to use the church's laundry facilities to clean their clothes for free.
Find out more »Pride Month: People of Blessing interfaith service (Binghamton)
Free
Christ Episcopal Church, 10 Henry Street, Binghamton hosts this interfaith worship service affirming people of all sexual orientations and gender identities on Wednesday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. View all events for Pride 2019>
Find out more »Safe Church Training (Candor)
St. Mark's Church, Candor is hosting a Safe Church training on Saturday, June 15th from 3:00-6:00 p.m., led by trainer Deacon Pat Kinney. RSVP to Grace & Holy Spirit Church at [email protected] or (607) 753-3073.
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of June 16, 2019
Parishes: Grace Church, Waverly; The Rev. Benjamin Lentz, Supply Priest Christ Church, Willard; The Rev. Leslie Adams, Parish Priest In our Diocese: Pray for and give thanks to all fathers today In our Companion Diocese: (we pray weekly for a parish, their village, department (state), and their priest) Pray for Santisima Trinidad, Santa Teresa, San Martin, The Rev. Juan Pablo Alvarado In The Episcopal Church: Pray for the Rt. Rev. Brian Seage, Bishop of the Diocese of Mississippi In the…
Find out more »Community Resilience training
We're familiar with the harms that trauma and stress can bring to individuals, families, and communities. But what about resilience? Resilience is our capacity to "get back on our feet"—using our God-given strengths to live fully and thrive after stressful and traumatic events. When Christian communities know how to support resilience, we are better able to respond to the Holy Spirit's call to minister in difficult times. The Diocese of Central New York is sponsoring a free training in 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 »Pride Month: CNY Pride Parade (Syracuse)
Free
The Episcopal Church in CNY will be at CNY Pride’s 2019 Pride Parade to celebrate our LGBTQIA leaders, members, and neighbors! More details will be posted here. View all events for Pride 2019>
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of June 23, 2019
Parishes: Grace Church, Willowdale (Geneva); The Rev. Polly Casey, Supply Priest Zion Church, Windsor; In our Diocese: Pray for a safe and fun-filled summer for our children and their teachers 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 Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith, Bishop of the Diocese of Missouri In the…
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of June 30, 2019
Parishes: St. Andrew's Church, Albany; The Rev. Mary R. White, Rector Emmanuel Church, Adams; The Rev. Dr. Jerry Wichelns, Parish Priest In our Diocese: Pray for peace and justice for all as we celebrate our Nation's Birthday this week 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. C. Franklin Brookhart,…
Find out more »July 2019
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 »New Beginnings (for grades 6-8) (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 »Foundation Applications Due
Applications can be found at: https://cnyepiscopal.org/foundation
Find out more »August 2019
Youth Summer Picnic (TBC)
Details and registration to be announced.
Find out more »September 2019
AIM (Adventures in Ministry)
For clergy in new calls and the newly ordained (formerly Dayspring/Fresh Start). 2019-20 Schedule (as of December 2018) All meetings take place on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., location TBD, unless otherwise noted September 12th October 3rd November 14th more dates to be announced
Find out more »Fall Ministry Discernment Day
The Commission on Ministry of the Diocese of Central New York offers a Fall Ministry Discernment Day on September 14, 2019. All baptized Christians are called to ministry. If you are discerning a call to a licensed lay ministry or to ordained ministry, or if you’re curious about these ministries, Ministry Discernment Days are for you! Come to learn about the licensed lay ministries of Worship Leader, Lay Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, and Eucharistic Visitor and the ordained ministries of a…
Find out more »Foundation Applications Due
Applications can be found at: https://cnyepiscopal.org/foundation
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
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 »Regional Meeting for 151st Convention (Watertown)
Regional meeting with a hearing on the proposed 2020 diocesan budget and a Q&A with Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe. More information will be announced here.
Find out more »Orientation & Regional Meeting for 151st Convention (Online)
Join diocesan leaders live via Zoom video-conference for an orientation to our 151st Diocesan Convention, followed by a regional meeting with a hearing on the proposed 2020 diocesan budget and a Q&A with Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe. More information will be announced here.
Find out more »Happening #72
Details and registration to be announced.
Find out more »Regional Meeting for 151st Convention (TBC)
Regional meeting with a hearing on the proposed 2020 diocesan budget and a Q&A with Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe. More information will be announced here.
Find out more »Regional Meeting for 151st Convention (TBC)
Regional meeting with a hearing on the proposed 2020 diocesan budget and a Q&A with Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe. More information will be announced here.
Find out more »November 2019
151st Diocesan Convention: The Way of Love
Featuring Dr. Lisa Kimball of Virginia Theological Seminary.
Find out more »December 2019
November 2020
152nd Diocesan Convention: 2020 Vision
Featuring Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry!
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