The Episcopal Diocese of Central New York

Mark your calendar: on March 14th, we're offering an all-Diocese worship service including a renewal of our baptismal and ordination vows. Join by Zoom or Facebook Live.

Ash Wednesday in Central New York in this week's issue of the Messenger, our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/cnyepiscopal/messenger-2021-02-18

Thursday night, Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York joins Jimmy Oliver, the new Community Engagement Director for the Syracuse Police Department, to discuss Syracuse Stage's new production of Twilight: Los Angeles 1992. Bishop Duncan-Probe will share her experience as a teacher in Los Angeles during the Rodney King trial and subsequent unrest, and will reflect with Oliver on local police-community relationships. https://mailchi.mp/cnyepiscopal/twilight-panel

This Thursday! Syracuse Stories: TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992, Re-building and Healing, Feb. 11th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM, featuring as a panelist, Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe. This event is free, but pre-registration is required: https://syracusestage.org/syracusestories.php

A powerful witness. The Episcopal Church commemorates the Rev. Absalom Jones on February 13th. Read his story: https://hsec.us/news/9398482

Something you won't want to miss as we enter the holy season of Lent during Black History Month:

OCT 27 Pray for the nation Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. #seasonofprayer

Starting tomorrow, A Season of Prayer: For an Election prayers will be posted to social media, each day, for 9 days. For this season, we encourage you to pray this litany every day. (You might also consider praying the Great Litany, beginning on page 148 of The Book of Common Prayer.) We come together, asking God for courage and wisdom, thanking God for love and joy. As we move toward the election of leaders for the United States, may we all join in a season of prayer, commit...ting to offer to God our fears and frustrations, our hopes and dreams. A novena is an ancient tradition of nine days of devotional prayers, often with a specific intention. In this case, we pray for discernment in voting and for the well-being of our nation. Starting October 27 and continuing through the day after the election, we invite you to pray for the election of leaders in the United States. These prayers, drawn from The Book of Common Prayer, can be printed out and tucked in a Bible or prayer journal. We encourage you to share your prayers in person or online, with the hashtag #seasonofprayer

The latest edition of the Messenger, our newsletter, is out! https://mailchi.mp/cnyepiscopal/messenger-2020-10-22

Convention-wear is here! Order your tee, hoodie, or long-sleeved shirt by October 25th for delivery by Convention. https://mailchi.mp/cnyepiscopal/convention-152-shirt

Love seeing creativity all over the Diocese as we figure out new ways to connect and worship!

The official t-shirt (and hoodie, and long-sleeve tee) of the 152nd Diocesan Convention is here! Order yours by October 25th to ensure delivery by Convention. This design (available as a tee, long-sleeve tee, or hoodie) features the "Sustained in God's Love" Convention logo on the front and our Rule of Life, Vision Statement, and Mission statement on the back. Order here: https://www.bonfire.com/sustained-in-gods-love/

Good morning! We're live with Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe's visitation to three parishes: St. Ann's, Afton; St. Paul's, Oxford; Zion, Greene.

Carving or decorating a pumpkin tonight? Snap a picture and join in...

Great to see Jenny Scott-Jones of Grace Elmira speaking, with other Elmira faith leaders, about continuing in community while prioritizing safety!

The Messenger: Newsletter of the Diocese of Central New York - https://mailchi.mp/cnyepiscopal/messenger-2020-10-15

Today is the last day to fill out the Census. The results of the Census will help support your community. Be sure to fill it out, and tell your friends! https://my2020census.gov/