Episcopal Diocese of Central New York
August 2021
Prayers for the week of August 8th
In our parishes, we pray for the people of St. John's Episcopal Church in Marcellus and their priest, the Rev. Dr. Steven Moore, and the people of Grace Episcopal Church in Mexico and their priest, the Rev. Holly Eden. In our Companion Diocese of El Salvador we pray for the people of Santa María Virgin, San Bartolo, Ilopango and their priest, the Rev. Guillermo Hueso. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for the people of the Diocese of Mississippi and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Brian Seage. In the Anglican Communion we pray for the people of the Church of South India (United) and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. A. Dharmaraj Rasalam.
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 August 15th
In our parishes, we pray for the people of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Moravia and their priest, the Rev. Perry Mouncey and the people of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in New Berlin and their priest, the Rev. Steve White. In our Companion Diocese of El Salvador we pray for the people of San Jorge in Acajutla. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for the people of the Diocese of Missouri and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson. In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. Thabo Makgoba.
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 »Prayers for the week of August 22nd
In our parishes, we pray for the people of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in New Hartford and their priest, the Rev. Kathlyn Schofield, and the people of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Norwich and their priest, the Rev. Steve White. In our Companion Diocese of El Salvador, we pray for the people of Misión San Romero de América and their priest the Rev. Mario Benítez. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for the people of the Diocese of Montana and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Marty Stebbins. In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Anglican Church of South America and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. Gregory Venables.
Find out more »Prayers for the week of August 29th
In our parishes, we pray for the people of St. John's Episcopal Church in Oneida and their priest, the Rev. Nick Smith, and the people of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Oswego and their priest, the Rev. Anne Wichelns. In our Companion Diocese of El Salvador, we pray for the people of San Marcos in Izalco, Sonsonate and their priest, the Rev. Mario Benítez. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for the people of the Diocese of Navajoland and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. David E. Bailey. In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. Justin Badi Arama.
Find out more »September 2021
Prayers for the week of September 5th
In our parishes, we pray for the people of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Owego and their priest, the Rev. Trula Hollywood and the people of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Oxford and their priest, the Rev. David Hanselman. In our Companion Diocese of El Salvador, we pray for the people of San Pedro y San Pablo in Cuilapa, Ahuachapán and their priest, the Rev. Juan Pablo Alvarado. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for the people of the Diocese of Nebraska and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. J. Scott Barker. In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. Ezekiel Kondo.
Find out more »Eucharist & Reception for Diocesan Clergy
Clergy of the Diocese of Central New York are invited to an in-person Eucharist on Tuesday, September 7th at 4:00 p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church, 14 Jamar Drive, Dewitt. The event will take place outdoors, weather permitting. Please bring a lawn chair if you are able. A casual dinner reception and conversation will follow. The Bishop strongly encourages all clergy to attend either online or in-person if possible. Closer to the event, diocesan staff will send Zoom connection information…
Find out more »Diocese-Wide Confirmation & Reception Service: Hamilton
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe will preside at several in-person diocese-wide services of Confirmation/Reception in 2021. Due to COVID-19, in-person attendance may be limited to candidates, sponsors, and immediate families. Each service will be live-streamed.
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 »Service of Remembrance at Newtown Battlefield State Park
Join in a Service of Remembrance honoring Indigenous people killed or forced off their land as a result of the 1779 Sullivan-Clinton campaign of the Revolutionary War. Organized by the Rev. Becky Drebert and the Rev. Kay Drebert, members of the diocesan Antiracism team, the service will be held on Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Newtown Battlefield State Park.
Find out more »Prayers for the week of September 12th
In our parishes, we pray for the people of Zion Episcopal Church in Pierrepont Manor and the people of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Port Leyden. In our Companion Diocese of El Salvador, we pray for the people of El Salvador as they celebrate Independence Day. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for the people of the Diocese of Nevada and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. James Waggoner. In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Province of the Anglican Church of Tanzania and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. Dr. Maimbo Mndolwa.
Find out more »Parish Administrators’ Roundtable
Conversation and updates for parish administrators and secretaries. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.
Find out more »Prayers for the week of September 19th
In our parishes, we pray for the people of St. James' Episcopal Church in Pulaski and their priest, the Rev. Shelly Banner, and the people of Zion Episcopal Church in Rome and their priest, the Rev. Jim Heidt. In our Companion Diocese of El Salvador, we pray for the people of San Mateo in Lourdes and their priest, the Rev. Irma Alvarado. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for the people of the Diocese of New Hampshire and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. A. Robert Hirschfeld. In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Church of the Province of Uganda and their archbishop, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba.
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 »AIM (Adventures in Ministry)
For clergy in new calls and the newly ordained. 2021-22 Schedule (as of June 2021) Meetings are scheduled to take place on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Diocesan Office Annex (1020 7th North Street, Suite 250, Liverpool NY 13088). Zoom connection will also be available. September 23rd October 14th November 18th December 2nd January 13th February 10th March 17th April 28th May 19th June 16th
Find out more »Prayers for the week of September 26th
In our parishes, we pray for the people of Trinity Episcopal Church in Seneca Falls and their priest, the Rev. Brad Benson and the people of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Sherburne and their priest, the Rev. Elizabeth Gillett. In our Companion Diocese of El Salvador, we pray for the people of San Miguel Arcángel in Quezaltepec and their priest, the Rev. Alfredo López. In The Episcopal Church, we pray for the people of the Diocese of New Jersey and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. William "Chip" Stokes. In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of The Episcopal Church and for our presiding bishop, the Most Rev. Michael Curry.
Find out more »Worship Service for Recovery Month
Please join us for a diocese-wide worship service for Recovery Month to support individuals in recovery and their loved ones.
Find out more »Caring for God’s Creation: What, Why, and How?
Join the Creation Care Initiative of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York for three Tuesday evening Zoom sessions on Caring for God's Creation: What, Why, and How?
Find out more »Celebration of New Ministry: The Rev. Tim Hannon and Christ Church, Manlius
Please join us for a celebration of the life and mission of Christ Episcopal Church, Manlius as we welcome our new rector, the Rev. Timothy C. Hannon. Wednesday, September 29th, 7:00 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church 421 Seneca Street, Manlius. Your prayers and presence are requested. COVID-19 restrictions and live-stream details to be announced. Clergy: red stoles
Find out more »October 2021
Convention Deadlines Today
Submission on the following information is due no later than 10/1/21: Convention Registration Nominations to diocesan positions Resolutions Changes to the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Central New York
Find out more »Lay Preaching Class (Enrolled Students Only)
2021-2022 class dates for the Lay Preaching Program are: Saturday, October 2, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Class location (Zoom is a possibility) is to be determined. Learn more about the two-year diocesan lay preaching program at cnyepiscopal.org/laypreachers. Applications to join the the 2021-2023 cohort are due August 4, 2021.
Find out more »Caring for God’s Creation: What, Why, and How?
Join the Creation Care Initiative of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York for three Tuesday evening Zoom sessions on Caring for God's Creation: What, Why, and How?
Find out more »Diocese-Wide Confirmation & Reception Service: Ithaca
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe will preside at several in-person diocese-wide services of Confirmation/Reception in 2021. Due to COVID-19, in-person attendance may be limited to candidates, sponsors, and immediate families. Each service will be live-streamed.
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 »Caring for God’s Creation: What, Why, and How?
Join the Creation Care Initiative of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York for three Tuesday evening Zoom sessions on Caring for God's Creation: What, Why, and How?
Find out more »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, October 16th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) REGISTER HERE 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 our learning into the…
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 »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
Lay Preaching Class (Enrolled Students Only)
2021-2022 class dates for the Lay Preaching Program are: Saturday, October 2, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Class location (Zoom is a possibility) is to be determined. Learn more about the two-year diocesan lay preaching program at cnyepiscopal.org/laypreachers. Applications to join the the 2021-2023 cohort are due August 4, 2021.
Find out more »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).
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 »Diocese-Wide Confirmation & Reception Service
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe will preside at several in-person diocese-wide services of Confirmation/Reception in 2021. Due to COVID-19, in-person attendance may be limited to candidates, sponsors, and immediate families. Each service will be live-streamed.
Find out more »Parish Administrators’ Roundtable
Conversation and updates for parish administrators and secretaries. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.
Find out more »AIM (Adventures in Ministry)
For clergy in new calls and the newly ordained. 2021-22 Schedule (as of June 2021) Meetings are scheduled to take place on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Diocesan Office Annex (1020 7th North Street, Suite 250, Liverpool NY 13088). Zoom connection will also be available. September 23rd October 14th November 18th December 2nd January 13th February 10th March 17th April 28th May 19th June 16th
Find out more »December 2021
AIM (Adventures in Ministry)
For clergy in new calls and the newly ordained. 2021-22 Schedule (as of June 2021) Meetings are scheduled to take place on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Diocesan Office Annex (1020 7th North Street, Suite 250, Liverpool NY 13088). Zoom connection will also be available. September 23rd October 14th November 18th December 2nd January 13th February 10th March 17th April 28th May 19th June 16th
Find out more »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 »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 »Parish Administrators’ Roundtable
Conversation and updates for parish administrators and secretaries. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.
Find out more »January 2022
AIM (Adventures in Ministry)
For clergy in new calls and the newly ordained. 2021-22 Schedule (as of June 2021) Meetings are scheduled to take place on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Diocesan Office Annex (1020 7th North Street, Suite 250, Liverpool NY 13088). Zoom connection will also be available. September 23rd October 14th November 18th December 2nd January 13th February 10th March 17th April 28th May 19th June 16th
Find out more »February 2022
AIM (Adventures in Ministry)
For clergy in new calls and the newly ordained. 2021-22 Schedule (as of June 2021) Meetings are scheduled to take place on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Diocesan Office Annex (1020 7th North Street, Suite 250, Liverpool NY 13088). Zoom connection will also be available. September 23rd October 14th November 18th December 2nd January 13th February 10th March 17th April 28th May 19th June 16th
Find out more »Lay Preaching Class (Enrolled Students Only)
2021-2022 class dates for the Lay Preaching Program are: Saturday, October 2, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Class location (Zoom is a possibility) is to be determined. Learn more about the two-year diocesan lay preaching program at cnyepiscopal.org/laypreachers. Applications to join the the 2021-2023 cohort are due August 4, 2021.
Find out more »May 2022
Lay Preaching Class (Enrolled Students Only)
2021-2022 class dates for the Lay Preaching Program are: Saturday, October 2, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Class location (Zoom is a possibility) is to be determined. Learn more about the two-year diocesan lay preaching program at cnyepiscopal.org/laypreachers. Applications to join the the 2021-2023 cohort are due August 4, 2021.
Find out more »June 2022
AIM (Adventures in Ministry)
For clergy in new calls and the newly ordained. 2021-22 Schedule (as of June 2021) Meetings are scheduled to take place on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Diocesan Office Annex (1020 7th North Street, Suite 250, Liverpool NY 13088). Zoom connection will also be available. September 23rd October 14th November 18th December 2nd January 13th February 10th March 17th April 28th May 19th June 16th
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