2019 in review: Learning to love God, one another, and all creation
A few of our favorite ministry moments from 2019, a year for visioning, experimenting, and sharing God's love in Central New York.
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 [...]
Christmas tree bonfires share “the light of Christ” on the eve of Epiphany
Featured image: Held on Epiphany eve, the annual Christmas Tree Burn at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania is a popular community event. Photo by the Rev. Callie [...]
“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 [...]
Watch video: Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe speaks at Syracuse Lights for Liberty vigil
Watch above: Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe spoke Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Syracuse Lights for Liberty vigil to end inhumane conditions in US migrant detention camps. The demonstration was part of [...]
The humanitarian crisis at the US/Mexico border: an invitation to prayer and faithful action from Bishop DeDe
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York invites fellow Christians to pray and act in response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding at the border of the United States [...]
Faith and widespread support make sixteenth Mission of Miracles a success
Longtime Mission of Miracles team member Jim O’Neill reflects on the 16th Mission of Miracles, which took place in February 2019.
Are you making the most of Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday may not seem like the most likely holiday for evangelism, but it's a day when the Christian faith is highly visible! Here are seven ways your parish can make the most of Ash [...]
Two CNY churches recognized for outreach efforts
Image above: The Rev. Georgina Hegney, interim rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Utica, with Mr. Wil Murtaugh, Executive Director of ACR Health. Photo provided. Two local Episcopal Churches in [...]
“Promise of peace” theme to brighten WWI armistice centennial in Oswego
A letter to an Episcopal priest in Oswego that was published in the Oswego Daily Times during World War I will provide the theme for sermons preached in more than a dozen churches around Oswego [...]