Book Review: The Hate U Give
It was the day before Mothers’ Day, and I indulged myself with a brand-new hardcover book that I bought from an actual bookstore. For this loyal public library patron, who loves the freedom from [...]
Presiding Bishop, Christian Elders Pray and Work to “Reclaim Jesus”
Featured image: The Rev. Stephanie Spellers, canon to the presiding bishop for evangelism, reconciliation and stewardship of creation, and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry belt out the Lord’s [...]
Video & Text: Presiding Bishop’s royal wedding sermon
Video (via the BBC) and text of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's sermon at the 2018 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Bishop DeDe’s Pentecost Message: Come Outside!
I pray that we will reach deep inside ourselves and connect with that love of God bubbling up, calling us to go and to do likewise. To go out and to proclaim. In this beautiful spring, in this [...]
“Waste my heart on fear no more.” Dr. Catherine Meeks addresses Ministry Fair attendees.
image: Dr. Catherine Meeks, director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing in Atlanta, addresses the people of the Diocese of Central New York at our 2018 Ministry Fair. Photo: Charlie [...]
Mission Connects Us: God, World, Church
by Kip Coerper, member of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Skaneateles Photo via the Global Episcopal Mission Network. Kip Coerper of Skaneateles and Dori Fulk of Horseheads recently [...]
Bishop Duncan-Probe: Decision to end TPS for Salvadorans “does not represent our Christian values.”
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York responds to a recent decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans resident in the U.S.
2017: A Year in Ministry
A few of our favorite ministry moments in the Diocese of Central New York in 2017.
From Scarcity to Abundance: How a Small Church Survived and Grew Without a Full-Time Pastor
The people of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Moravia describe how their church and ministries have grown--without a full-time priest or pastor--through the "Team Ministry" approach.
“Always God’s Love:” Bishop DeDe’s 2017 Christmas Message
If you were God, and you wanted people to know of your love and your care for them, how would you come to them?