Episcopal Diocese of Central New York
April 2020
Coffee with the Bishop
Join Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe on Facebook Live (at facebook.com/bishopdede) every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 a.m. for coffee, poetry, and a morning check-in.
Find out more »Noonday contemplative prayer with Bishop DeDe
Join Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe on Facebook Live (at facebook.com/bishopdede) every Wednesday at noon for a brief service of contemplative prayer.
Find out more »Good Friday Stations of the Cross
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe will lead an online Stations of the Cross with readings by people from all over the Diocese, featuring beautiful woodcut prints by Margaret Adams Parker. Join us online at 10:00 a.m. on Good Friday. There are four ways to join: Join via Zoom using this link: https://zoom.us/j/290632924 Join by phone (audio only): call (646) 876-9923, key in the Meeting ID: 290-632-924, then press # and then # again (there is no participant/personal ID). Go to the diocesan…
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of April 12, 2020
Parishes: Christ Church in Willard and their parish priest the Rev. Lesley Adams; Grace Church in Willowdale and their supply priest the Rev. Polly Casey In our Diocese: Rejoyce in the Risen Lord! Say a few extra prayers this week for all essential workers, first responders, and health care professionals In our Companion Diocese: The staff of the Diocese of El Salvador In The Episcopal Church: The Diocese of Venezuela and their Bishop Orlando Guerrero In the Anglican Communion: Pray…
Find out more »Easter Sunday Hymn Sing & Prayer
Join Bishop Duncan-Probe before your church's Easter service for hymns, prayer, and the bishop's Easter reflection. There are four ways to join: Join via Zoom using this link: zoom.us/j/974167135 Join by phone (audio only): call (646) 876-9923, key in the Meeting ID: 974 167 135, then press # and then # again (there is no participant/personal ID). Go to the diocesan Facebook page (facebook.com/cnyepiscopal) to watch and listen, using the comments feature to add your prayer requests and responses. (Note:…
Find out more »Screening and Review Committee Meets on:
April 16, 2020 - 9:30 am June 11, 2020 - 9:30 am August 6, 2020 - 9:30 am October 8, 2020 - 9:30 am
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of April 19, 2020
Parishes: Zion Church in Windsor and their parish priest the Rev. Geoffrey Doolittle; St. Andrew's Church in Albany (our DEPO parish) In our Diocese: Say a few extra prayers this week for all essential workers, first responders, and health care professionals Earth Day is this week let us be good stewards of our diocese and beyond In our Companion Diocese: Iglesia San Jorge, Acajutia and their priest the Rev. Mario Nunz In The Episcopal Church: The Diocese of Vermont and…
Find out more »Sunday Worship and Conversation with Bishop Duncan-Probe
Bishop DeDe will lead virtual worship, including readings and a short reflection, on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. The worship service will last about 30 minutes and will be followed by a time of conversation. There are four ways to join: Join via Zoom using this link: zoom.us/j/974167135 Join by phone (audio only): call (646) 876-9923, key in the Meeting ID: 974 167 135, then press # and then # again (there is no participant/personal ID). Go to the diocesan Facebook…
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 April 26, 2020
Parishes: Emmanuel Church in Adams and their parish priest the Rev. Dr. Jerry Wichelns; St. Ann's Church in Afton and their rector the Very Rev. David Hanselman In our Diocese: Say a few extra prayers this week for all essential workers, first responders, and health care professionals Pray for someone you are most challenged by this week In our Companion Diocese: Iglesia San Marcos, Izalco, Sonsonate and their priest the Rev. Mario Nunez In The Episcopal Church: The Diocese of…
Find out more »Foundation/Property Committee Meets on:
April 30, 2020 - 9:30 am June 25, 2020 - 9:30 am August 20, 2020 - 9:30 am October 21, 2020 - 9:30 am (note: this meeting is on a Wednesday)
Find out more »May 2020
Prayers for the Week of May 3, 2020
Parishes: Church of the St. Lawrence in Alexandria Bay and their vicar the Rev. Lisa Busby; Saints Peter and John Church in Auburn and their rector the Rev. Kathlyn Schofield In our Diocese: Say a few extra prayers this week for all essential workers, first responders, and health care professionals Pray for Bishop DeDe as she celebrates a birthday this week In our Companion Diocese: Iglesia Cristo Rey, Bajo Lempa, Usulutan and their priest the Rev. Antonio Lopez In The…
Find out more »Episcopal Evangelism 101 with Jerusalem Greer
Episcopal Evangelism 101 Regional Training Event in the Diocese of Rochester, open to all St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in Bath, NY will host a regional workshop on May 8 and 9 to teach Episcopalians how to be evangelists in their communities. “Evangelism is a loaded word for many Episcopalians because we don’t want others to view us as intolerant or judgmental,” said John Clinton Bradley, facilitator of the Grow Team at St. Thomas. “Evangelism is really about listening to the…
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of May 10, 2020
Parishes: St. Paul’s Church in Aurora; St. Peter's Church in Bainbridge and their rector the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Drebert In our Diocese: Say a few extra prayers this week for all essential workers, first responders, and health care professionals Pray for and give thanks to all mothers today In our Companion Diocese: Iglesia San Andres Apostol, Amatepec, Soyapango and their priest the Rev. Alfredo Lopez In The Episcopal Church: The Diocese of Washington DC and their bishop the Rt. Rev.…
Find out more »Ministry Fair 2020—CNY’s Way of Love: Following Jesus Together
The 2020 Ministry Fair will be held on May 16th, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in East Syracuse. Five workshop tracks will focus on the diocese's draft Rule of Life: Pray, Listen, Collaborate, Speak, and Share. More than 28 unique workshops will be offered on topics including: Sacred Ground: Building Beloved Community Spirituality of environmental stewardship Discovering the calling of your church building Spirituality in retirement Praying in Color Centering Prayer Creating a bible study for…
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of May 17, 2020
Parishes: Grace Church in Baldwinsville and their rector the Very Rev. Cathy Carpenter; St. David's Church in Barneveld In our Diocese: Say a few extra prayers this week for all essential workers, first responders, and health care professionals In our Companion Diocese: Mission San Esteban and their priest the Rev. Alfredo Lopez In The Episcopal Church: The Diocese of West Missouri and their bishop the Rt. Rev. Martin S. Field In the Anglican Communion: The Anglican Church of Korea
Find out more »Safe Church Training (Manlius)
Free
The Rev. Dr. Gerard Beritela will lead a Safe Church Training will be held on Sunday, April 26th at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Church, 407 East Seneca Street, Manlius. Open to all and free, please contact Doris Stoddard in the church office to register by May 3rd: (315) 682-5795 or [email protected] Safe Church Training Workshop: trains adults to identify, prevent and respond to sexual misconduct, harassment and exploitation. All members of our churches are encouraged to participate in Safe Church…
Find out more »Joint meeting of the Diocesan Board and Standing Committee
Schedule: 10:00 a.m. Standing Committee only 11:00 a.m. Joint meeting of Standing Committee and Diocesan Board 12:00 p.m. Diocesan Board only Brown bag lunch or snack suggested.
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of May 24, 2020
Parishes: Christ Church in Binghamton and their rector the Rev. Elizabeth Ewing; Trinity Memorial Church in Binghamton and their priest-in-charge the Rev. Glenn Mahaffey In our Diocese: Say a few extra prayers this week for all essential workers, first responders, and health care professionals Pray for and give thanks to the men and women who gave their lives for this country In our Companion Diocese: Pray for all sister parishes in El Salvador and in Central New York In The…
Find out more »Learning Communities Initiative 2020 Workshop #2: Act
Each of the three 2020 Learning Communities Initiative workshops will focus on one step of the Listen-Act-Reflect model. Each time, you'll come away with concrete action steps to strengthen your congregations’ relationships with God, your neighbors, and one another. Saturday, March 7th: Listen Saturday, May 30th: Act Saturday, September 26th: Reflect Additional details and registration information will be posted here.
Find out more »Prayers for the Week of May 31, 2020
Parishes: St. John's Church in Black River and their priest-in-charge the Rev. Ninon Hutchinson; Trinity Church in Boonville and their rector the Rev. Linda Logan In our Diocese: Say a few extra prayers this week for all essential workers, first responders, and health care professionals In our Companion Diocese: Pray for those attending the Salvadoran Diocesan Convention In The Episcopal Church: The Diocese of West Virginia and their bishop the Rt. Rev. William Klusmeyer In the Anglican Communion: The Anglican…
Find out more »June 2020
Pride Month: CNY Pride Parade (Syracuse)
Free
Episcopalians will be at CNY Pride’s 2020 Pride Parade to celebrate our leaders, members, and neighbors who are LGBTQIA! If you're interested in coming, or in helping to plan this year's participation, please fill out this quick form>
Find out more »Bishop and staff “On the Road” (Ithaca)
Free
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe and members of the diocesan staff are going on the road to connect with you! Join them for bible study, fellowship, and/or office hours in Ithaca on Wednesday, June 24th 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 (Nativity of St. John the Baptist) is Luke 1:57-80). 12:00 p.m. Lunch provided by Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins County (register here by June 17th if…
Find out more »Clergy Retreat with Dr. Deirdre Good
Save the date! The spring 2020 clergy retreat, featuring New Testament scholar Dr. Deirdre Good, will be held at White Eagle Conference Center in Hamilton on Monday and Tuesday, June 29th and 30th. Additional details and registration will be posted here and emailed to all diocesan clergy.
Find out more »July 2020
EYE 2020: unite!/ unámonos!
The Episcopal Youth Event or "EYE" is a triennial event sponsored by The Episcopal Church, which gathers high school students and adult sponsors from our church around the world for five days of awesome worship, fellowship, and deepening of faith. Learn more here. EYE takes place July 7-11, 2020 at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland Transportation: Our plan is to drive registered participants and chaperones to Maryland in a rented van or bus. We will leave Tuesday morning,…
Find out more »Youth Pilgrimage to our Companion Diocese of El Salvador
It made me want to stand for something, for people, to lead communities of faith and teach the gospel. —past pilgrim Pilar Padrón speaks to Episcopal News Service about the youth pilgrimage to El Salvador. The Rev. Deacon Chuck Stewart and the Rev. Taylor Daynes will lead a group of young people ranging from grade 8 through college-age in a pilgrimage to our Companion Diocese of El Salvador from July 8th-15th. Tentative Agenda Wednesday, July 8th: Arrive Thursday, July…
Find out more »August 2020
Youth Camping Trip in Old Forge, NY
Save the date! The youth ministry co-coordinators of the Diocese of Central New York will lead a summer camping trip for all young people in the diocese. From August 2-6, 2020, we'll camp at the Old Forge Camping Resort in the Adirondacks and spend a day at the nearby Water Safari theme park.
Find out more »September 2020
Learning Communities Initiative 2020 Workshop #3: Reflect
Each of the three 2020 Learning Communities Initiative workshops will focus on one step of the Listen-Act-Reflect model. Each time, you'll come away with concrete action steps to strengthen your congregations’ relationships with God, your neighbors, and one another. Saturday, March 7th: Listen Saturday, May 30th: Act Saturday, September 26th: Reflect Additional details and registration information will be posted here.
Find out more »November 2020
152nd Diocesan Convention: 2020 Vision
Featuring Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry!
Find out more »January 2021
Holy Land Pilgrimage with St. George’s College: “In the Footsteps of Jesus”
The Rev. Becky Coerper (rector of St. James', Skaneateles) is coordinating a diocesan group to take part in a pilgrimage organized by St. George's College, Jerusalem. The "Footsteps of Jesus" pilgrimage/course, which lasts for 10 days, invites participants to become pilgrims who follow the journey that Jesus and his first disciples made through the Holy Land, with a devotional focus. Learn more at stgeorgescollegejerusalem.org.
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