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.

As Christians, we reach out to and care for those who are in need just as Jesus did.  As we know from the headlines, there is a ever-present need for help and support for refugees that is greater [...]

Abraham Deng is a member of the vestry of St. Paul’s Church in Syracuse. Having come to Syracuse as a refugee from Sudan, Mr. Deng is a leader of the Sudanese congregation at St. [...]

A version of this letter and resource list originally appeared in the February 2, 2017 issue of The Messenger. Dear People of Central New York, As Christians, we are diverse in our opinions and [...]

Bishop Duncan-Probe is pictured above with members of the South Sudanese congregation of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Syracuse. Photo credit: DJ Iglesrud for the Episcopal [...]

Every member of the church has been “called for a time such as this.” (Esther 4:14) Let prophets tell the truth in love. Let reconcilers move boldly into places of division and disagreement. Let [...]