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.
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 [...]
“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 [...]
“Wear Orange Weekend,” June 7-9, to raise awareness of gun violence
Photo above by Sergey Shmidt on Unsplash Everytown for Gun Safety’s Wear Orange Weekend is June 7-9, with the 5th Annual Gun Violence Awareness Day kicking off the weekend on June 7th. According [...]
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 [...]
On a snow day, worship goes virtual
Virtual worship is a creative way we can be together when gathering in-person isn't practical. When a recent snowstorm canceled services at many churches in our diocese, some got online.
Photo Gallery: Christmas in Central New York, 2018
Merry Christmas! Here's a few favorite photos from 2018 Christmas celebrations in Episcopal churches all over Central New York.
Stewardship Talk: It’s God’s
What does it really mean to "give back?" Seminarian John Rohde reflects.
Digest of Legislative Actions of General Convention
Here's a brief summary of some of the major legislative actions of the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church. General Convention is still in session until Friday, July 13th, so this [...]
Deputies’ Perspective: The Holy Spirit is Present
From revival to witness to protest, Deputy Shelly Banner follows the movement of the Holy Spirit at the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church.