Your favorite Lenten resources for 2020
What intentional steps will you take this Lent to draw closer to God in love? We asked you, and you told us! Folks from all over the Diocese of Central New York wrote in to share some of your [...]
Will you be part of the Learning Communities Initiative in 2020?
Dear friends, Today I am writing to invite your parish to participate in the third year of our Learning Communities Initiative. You know—whether from firsthand experience as a past participant or [...]
Meet the Ordinand: John Rohde
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe will ordain John Rohde to the priesthood on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in downtown Syracuse.
Epiphany 2020: Reading the Gospel of John together
In Epiphany 2020, the Episcopal Church will be reading the Gospel of John together.
Bishop Duncan-Probe: “Each of us has a part to play in the healing” of our world.
Racist, homophobic, and anti-Semitic acts are on the rise in many parts of Central New York. Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe urges the Diocese of Central New York to be part of a healing response, [...]
“Be genuine.” Bishop Prince Singh’s Homily at the 151st Diocesan Convention
Homily preached by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Prince Singh, Eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, at the 151st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York on Saturday, November [...]
“A way back to enchantment.” Dr. Lisa Kimball addresses the 151st Diocesan Convention
Dr. Lisa Kimball of Virginia Theological Seminary addresses the 151st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York. How can the Way of Love, a rule of life, help the church and the [...]
Six ways to observe Advent in 2019
Wondering where to find peace and time with God during the busy holiday season? Here are a few great offerings from around the Church for Advent 2018. Most of these programs and activities are [...]
Gather-Transform-Send: Watch Recorded Webinar
What is a congregation for? One way of describing the unique purpose and work of a congregation is that a congregation gathers people into Christ’s body, the Church—a community [...]
Year-Round Stewardship: Watch Recorded Webinar
Watch this "Year-Round Stewardship" webinar (originally recorded on June 5, 2019) to learn fun and useful ways to keep your parish engaging in ministry with time, talent, and treasure year-round.