becoming beloved community Archives — The Episcopal Diocese of Central New York

“The truth is, [Mary Magdalene] didn’t know that Jesus was alive. She was just doing what love does.” Watch an Easter message from the Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal [...]

By Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe

In Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe, Featured

Posted March 29, 2019

“A healed world where every soul is sacred.” A mid-Lent message from Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe

Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York offers a word of encouragement in the midst of Lent 2019, and introduces the new diocesan vision statement.

By Meredith Sanderson

In Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe, Featured, News

Posted February 22, 2019

Bishop DeDe: America must stop “running in fear” from truth about racism

"We may even think racism no longer exists in America. But the more we refute it, the more we find it chasing us. There is more work to do, much more work. So as Lent, the Christian season of [...]

By The Rev. Canon Carrie Schofield-Broadbent

In Congregational Development, Featured, Way of Love

Posted January 31, 2019

Evangelism: It’s not about church, it’s about love | Highlights from the 2019 Forma Conference

Canon Carrie shares her favorite videos, books, and resources from the 2019 Forma conference on Christian formation in Indianapolis.

By Meredith Sanderson

In Featured, News, Outreach

Posted January 22, 2019

In Liverpool, service and learning honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

The children and adults of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Liverpool came together on Monday to honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with service and learning.

By Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe

In Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe, Featured

Posted January 3, 2019

“The light of Jesus is always guiding us and always journeying with us.” An Epiphany message from Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe

“The light of Jesus is always guiding us and always journeying with us.” Happy New Year, and blessed Epiphany! Watch above: Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe of the Episcopal Diocese of [...]

By Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe

In Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe, Featured

Posted December 24, 2018

“God is laying down all that God could…” Christmas reflections from Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe

In Jesus’ birth and crucifixion, God is laying down all that God could…in order to have relationship with us. Merry Christmas! Watch above: Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe of the Episcopal [...]

By Meredith Sanderson

In Convention 2018, Featured

Posted November 14, 2018

150th Convention Photo Gallery

A few favorite photos from the 150th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York, Becoming Beloved Community.

By Diocesan Staff

In Convention 2018, Featured, Presiding Bishop, Way of Love

Posted November 10, 2018

Watch: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s 150th anniversary message

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of The Episcopal Church greets the people of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the diocese.

By Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe

In Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe, Convention 2018, Featured

Posted November 1, 2018

Bishop DeDe: Stand for love, and love our neighbors as ourselves

You and I are called as peoples and followers of Jesus to do what Jesus told us, which is to love our neighbors. We don’t get to choose or select— or criticize even, really—who our [...]