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 [...]
Diocesan Staffing Update from Bishop Duncan-Probe
I am delighted to share with you the good news that Meredith Kadet Sanderson has accepted a call to serve as Chief of Staff and Director of Communications for our diocese, effective January 1, 2020.
“The light of that love shines in the darkness.” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Christmas message
“His way of love is the way of life. It is the light of the world. And the light of that love shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not, cannot, and will not overcome it.” Watch a [...]
“Love is what heals us.” Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe’s 2019 Christmas Message
Watch above: Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York offers a Christmas message for 2019. This Christmas, how will our vision of "a world healed by love" change how [...]
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, [...]
“On the Way of Love:” Our 151st Diocesan Convention in 10 photos
What was your favorite moment of our 151st annual Convention? Here's ten photos that capture some of the highlights of the event.
“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 [...]