Episcopal Diocese of Central New York
April 2021
Wardens’ Meeting
Monthly resource meetings for wardens of parishes of the Diocese of Central New York. Please contact Canon Carrie Schofield-Broadbent if you are a warden and did not receive a Zoom link by email.
Find out more »Prayers for the week of April 18th
In our parishes, we pray for: The people of Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage. The people of St. Peter's Cazenovia, and their interim rector, The Rev. Robert G. Trache. In our Companion Diocese, we pray for: The people of San Jorge, Acajutla and their priest, Rev. Mario Nuñez. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for: The people of the Diocese of Indianapolis and their bishop, The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows. In the Anglican Communion, we pray for: The people of the…
Find out more »Coffee with the Bishop
Join Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe on Facebook Live (at facebook.com/bishopdede/live) every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 a.m. for coffee, prayer, and a morning check-in.
Find out more »Fundraising Roundtable Conversation
The diocesan Stewardship team will lead a roundtable conversation on fundraising in these pandemic and post-pandemic times. Join in to brainstorm, share your successes, and get new ideas!
Find out more »Prayers for the week of April 25th
In our parishes, we pray for: The people of St. George's Episcopal Church, Chadwicks and their deacon, The Rev. Deacon Jean Skinner. The people of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Chenango Bridge, and their deacon, The Rev. Deacon Dorothy Pierce. In our Companion Diocese, we pray for: The people of San Marcos, Izalco, Sonsonate, and their priest, The Rev. Mario Benítez. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for: The people of the Diocese of Iowa and their bishop, The Rt. Rev.…
Find out more »Small Church Resource Group
Please note: This meeting was originally scheduled on April 14th, but was rescheduled for this date, April 26th. During this session, participants will be joined by The Rev. Paul Frolick of the College for Congregational Development will offer a session on "Planning for Change in Small Churches" Leaders from our smallest churches (average Sunday attendance of less than 25) are coming together in a Small Church Resource Group to share what works and how we're meeting current challenges. Clergy, wardens,…
Find out more »Roundtable discussion for parishes without clergy
Lay leaders from parishes currently without clergy are invited to a Zoom roundtable conversation on Wednesday, April 28th at noon. We'll share what's working and what isn't, and you'll make new connections to build your network of support. This event takes place on Zoom, please REGISTER for the link.
Find out more »May 2021
Prayers for the week of May 2nd
In our parishes, we pray for: The people of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Chittenango and their priest The Rev. Dr. Leon Mozeliak. The people of Christ Episcopal Church, Clayton, and their priest The Rev. Lisa Buby. In our Companion Diocese, we pray for: The people of Cristo Rey, Bajo Lempa, Usulután, and their priest, The Rev. Antonio López. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for: The people of the Diocese of Kansas and their bishop, The Rt. Rev. Cathleen Chittenden…
Find out more »Clergy Meeting
A Zoom link for this meeting will be emailed to all clergy of the Diocese. Please email [email protected] for assistance.
Find out more »Congregational development during the pandemic: A conversation about grief
Even as there are hopeful signs on the pandemic horizon, the reality of the losses we have all experienced in some ways feel heavier. Congregations have been unable to gather in our usual ways to grieve the deaths of family members and friends, missed connections with members, and in some ways have lost a year of their life and ministry together. How can we grieve these losses, help our members process their grieves, and begin to heal as congregational life…
Find out more »Prayers for the week of May 9th
In our parishes, we pray for: The people of St. James' Episcopal Church, Clinton, and their priest The Rev. John Crosswaite. The people of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Constableville. In our Companion Diocese, we pray for: The people of San Andrés Apóstol, Amatepec, Soyapango, and their priest, The Rev. Alfredo López. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for: The people of the Diocese of Kentucky and their bishop, The Rt. Rev. Terry Allen White. In the Anglican Communion, we pray…
Find out more »Parish Administrators’ Roundtable
Conversation and updates for parish administrators and secretaries. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.
Find out more »Speak Faith Cohort Meeting
Speak Faith is a safe environment to explore our faith and get courageous sharing it. Five group meetings will focus on the Bible, how we talk about God, Anglican history and identity, and faith and justice. In each session we’ll go deep with a guest teacher and reflection in small groups. Between sessions we’ll stay connected through prayer partnerships, personal study, and fun activities.
Find out more »Prayers for the week of May 16th
In our parishes, we pray for: The people of Trinity Episcopal Church, Constantia. The people of Grace Episcopal Church, Copenhagen, and their priest, The Rev. Holly Evans. In our Companion Diocese, we pray for: The people of Misión San Esteban, and their priest The Rev. Alfredo López. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for: The people of the Diocese of Lexington Kentucky, and their bishop, The Rt. Rev. Mark Van Koevering. In the Anglican Communion, we pray for: The…
Find out more »Standing Committee & Board Meeting
10:00 a.m. Standing Committee meeting 11:00 a.m. Joint meeting of the Standing Committee and Board 12:00 p.m. Board meeting Meetings take place on Tuesdays: January 19th, March 16th, May 18th, September 21st Board only: August 17th (time TBD); December 14th (1:00 p.m. New member orientation, 2:00 p.m. Board meeting) Standing Committee only: July 20th (if needed), November 13th (immediately following Convention)
Find out more »Ordination to the Priesthood
God willing and the people consenting, the Rt. Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe, Bishop of Central New York, will ordain Patricia M. Kinney to the Sacred Order of Priests.
Find out more »Prayers for the week of May 23rd
In our parishes, we pray for: The people of Grace & Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, Cortland, and their priest, The Rev. Peter Williams. The people of St. David's Episcopal Church, Dewitt, and their priest The Rev. Daniel Handschy. In our Companion Diocese, we pray for: Those participating in the Salvadoran Diocesan Convention. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for: The people of the Diocese of Litoral Ecuador and their bishop, Rvdmo. Cristobal Olmedo León Lozano. In the Anglican Communion, we…
Find out more »Prayers for the week of May 30th
In our parishes, we pray for: The people of Diäŋdït Episcopal Chapel, East Syracuse, and their priest The Rev. Amuor (Rebecca) Garang. The people of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, East Syracuse, and their priest The Rev. Gerard Baritela. In our Companion Diocese, we pray for: The people of Santisima Trinidad, Santa Teresa, San Martin, and their priest, The Rev. Guillermo Hueso. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for: The people of the Diocese of Long Island and their bishop The Rt.…
Find out more »June 2021
Learning Communities Initiative Workshop
Please join in the Learning Communities Initiative in 2021! Three workshops will be offered on Zoom; attend one or all three: Saturday, February 6th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) Saturday, April 10th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) Saturday, June 5th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) (Please register by Wednesday, Jun. 2nd) Each gathering will be structured around the LCI’s ~Listen~Act~Reflect~ process: Dwelling in the Word/ Listening with the heart Sharing our actions with each other Reflecting on what we have heard and what we have done, and considering how to incorporate…
Find out more »Prayers for the week of June 6th
In our parishes, we pray for: The people of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Elmira and their supply priest, The Rev. Robert F. Adkins and the people of Grace Episcopal Church, Elmira and their priest-in-charge, The Rev. Jennifer Scott-Jones In our Companion Diocese, we pray for: All Sister Parishes in El Salvador and Central New York. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for: The people of the Diocese of Los Angeles and their bishop, The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor. In the…
Find out more »Foundation Screening & Review Meeting (Grant/Loan Applications due two weeks prior)
For more information about grants and loans from the Foundation of the Diocese of Central New York, please visit cnyepiscopal.org/foundation.
Find out more »Prayers for the week of June 13th
In our parishes, we pray for: The people of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Endicott and their priest, the Rev. John Martinichio. The people of Ephphatha Mission Chapel of the Deaf, and their priest The Rev. Peter Williams. In our Companion Diocese, we pray for: The people of San Juan Evangelista, San Salvador, and their priest, The Very Rev. Luis Serrano. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for: The people of the Diocese of Louisiana and their bishop, The Rt.…
Find out more »Prayers for the week of June 20th
In our parishes, we pray for: The people of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Evans Mills and their priest The Rev. Anne Wichelns. The people of Trinity Episcopal Church, Fayetteville and their priest, The Rev. Dr. Renee Tembeckjian. In our Companion Diocese, we pray for: The Seminarians in the Salvadoran Diocesan Program. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for: The people of the Diocese of Maine and their bishop, The Rt. Rev. Thomas James Brown. In the Anglican Communion, we pray…
Find out more »Prayers for the week of June 27th
In our parishes, we pray for: The people of All Saints' Episcopal Church, Fulton and their priest, The Rev. Dr. Leon Mozeliak. The people of Zion Episcopal Church, Greene and their priest, The Very Rev. David Hanselman. In our Companion Diocese, we pray for: The people of San Pedro y San Pablo, Cuilapa, Ahuachapán. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for: The people of the Diocese of Maryland and their bishop, The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton. In the Anglican…
Find out more »October 2021
Preaching Preparation/ Bible Study with Dr. Deirdre Good
Clergy, lay preachers, and lay preachers in training in the Diocese of Central New York are invited to four online bible studies in 2021 with biblical scholar Dr. Deirdre Good. To support you in your preaching ministry, each session will focus on the readings for the upcoming liturgical season.
Find out more »November 2021
153rd Diocesan Convention
NOTE DATE CHANGE from November 19th & 20th. The 153rd Diocesan Convention will take place on Saturday, November 13th and Sunday, November 14th, with Sunday's worship broadcast online and open to everyone in the Diocese. Depending on the circumstances, the Convention will take place online or as a "hybrid" experience with small networked regional gatherings (in this case, delegates will have the option to participate online-only).
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