News from our dioceses...
Diocese of Albany
Father Andrew Cruz Lillegard of St. Luke the Beloved Physician Episcopal Church and his wife Theresa sit in front of the church’s new wildlife pond Thursday. (Enterprise photo — Galen Halasz)
SARANAC LAKE — A new wildlife pond has been built at St. Luke the Beloved Physician Episcopal Church. The creation of the pond was made possible by a $1,400 Adirondack Garden Club grant to the St. Luke’s Pollinator Project. The pond is ringed by a verdant array of native plants that provide a habitat for local pollinators and other wildlife. Read the article >
La Iglesia Episcopal en Cuba
Consagración nuevo templo en Cuba
Después de un gran trabajo de reconstrucción profunda hoy fue consagrado el nuevo templo de la Santa Cruz, ubicado en el municipio Santa Cruz del Norte. Felicito a esta comunidad por el nuevo templo y este importante logro. Gracias a Padre Frank , al Comité y a todos los que colaboraron. ¡La Iglesia Episcopal en Cuba , viva y misionera! Consecration of new temple in Cuba After a great deep reconstruction work today the new temple of the Santa Cruz, located in the municipality of Santa Cruz del Norte, was consecrated. I congratulate this community on the new temple and this important achievement. Thanks to Father Frank, the Committee and all who contributed. The Episcopal Church in Cuba, alive and missionary! More photos > The Diocese of New JerseyFood Pantry supported by Grace Church, Merchantville reopens.
The Diocese of Newark
August is National Make a Will Month, a dedicated time to encourage everyone to consider the importance of having an up-to-date will or other estate plan. Whether you already have a will or need to create one, now is the perfect time to take action.
Having a will is crucial for many reasons:
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Diocese of Central New York
A great day for the church!
Thanks be to God! The Rev. Edwin Way was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, July 27, at Grace Church in Utica. Rev. Way will continue his ministry with the Karen congregation of more than 20 families at Grace and his ministry with Karen refugee populations across the United States. Rev. Way is the first Karen refugee to be ordained in The Episcopal Church. Learn more about Rev. Way here l'Église Épiscopale d'Haïti
An Update on Haiti
March 13, 2024 statement from the Office of Government Relations Over the past few years, Haiti has faced substantial political, economic, and humanitarian crises, as well as crises within the Episcopal diocese. The past few days have brought this into sharp relief with violence, instability, and food insecurity escalating. The report continues:
The Diocese of New York
We’ve launched our campaign to provide backpacks with school supplies for asylum-seeker families— in New York City shelters and in congregations across the Diocese of New York. You can help. Join today to help meet our goal of providing 300 children with the support they need to start school. You can contribute here. The campaign is a collaboration with Episcopal Charities and the Interfaith Center of New York. Elaine Delgado & Lauren Chung are coordinating.
The Diocese of RochesterIglesia Episcopal Diócesis de Puerto Rico
Tu Verano Episcopal 2024: Ministerio Juvenil cierra un Verano lleno de FE, Espiritualidad y Diversión - Con una gran participación de la juventud de distintas partes de la isla, el Ministerio Juvenil Episcopal despide el verano con “Tu Verano Episcopal 2024”.
Una vez mas el Ministerio Juvenil Episcopal recibe a los jóvenes de la isla en un espacio de espiritualidad y reflexión de forma divertida y motivadora en el popular evento “Tu Verano Episcopal”. Tras una temporada activa y llena de actividades para jóvenes y niños en la diócesis de Puerto Rico, este tradicional retiro de 3 días para jóvenes en el Centro de Retiros y Conferencias San Justo marca el cierre de verano para los jóvenes de la diócesis antes de su regreso a un nuevo año académico. Cuando conversamos con Kenianne Rivera, Coordinadora del Ministerio Juvenil Episcopal, sobre los jóvenes y su participación en este retiro nos comentó que “Lo que queremos es ofrecerle a nuestros jóvenes la experiencia de espiritualidad de una manera divertida. Que encuentren un espacio seguro en nuestra iglesia. Sabemos que muchos de los chicos tienen dudas y hacemos lo mejor que podemos para que en la experiencia ellos puedan encontrar algunas respuestas que solo puede ofrecer el Amor de Dios”. Read more and see the photos > |
The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in EuropeVideo from the Episcopal Cathedral in Paris - yes, where the Olympics were! "Summer 2024 - Reaching to the Ends of the Earth"
The Diocese of Long Island
On the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women in the Episcopal Church, July 29, 2024, the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island honored and uplifted the ministry of our Assistant Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Geralyn "Gerry" Wolf, and her historic ministry as the first woman dean of a Cathedral in the Anglican Communion and the first woman bishop of the Diocese of Rhode Island. The Rt. Rev. Geralyn "Gerry" Wolf was ordained in 1977 in the Diocese of Pennsylvania where she served two curacies before becoming the vicar of an inner city parish in Philadelphia. In 1987, she became the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville, Kentucky, and oversaw the planning of an extensive renovation of the Cathedral. In 1995, she was elected the twelfth Bishop of the Diocese of Rhode Island, where she served for 17 years. See the film >
Diocese of the Virgin Islands
CRUISE RIGHT IN THE MOONLIGHT
In celebration of its 149th Anniversary, St Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church, VG is hosting a moonlight cruise on 18 August 2024. The ferry will depart Virgin Gorda at 5:30 pm and Trellis Bay at 6:20 pm. Join us for what promises to be a night of good, clean fun in the moonlight! You don’t want to miss this The Episcopal Dioceses of Western New York & Northwestern Pennsylvania
“I want to work collaboratively”: Dean Barnes begins her ministry at St. Paul’s Cathedral
August 7, 2024 It didn’t take the Very Rev. Rebecca Barnes, the new dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral, long to fall in love with Buffalo. “It has so much to offer in terms of culture and the arts and things to do,” says Barnes, who began leading the Eucharist at the cathedral at the beginning of July and held her first office hours this week. “I think it’s vibrant. It’s obviously having a real renaissance in the last few years. And the Olmsted Parks system is wonderful. You go around a block and all of a sudden you are in another park.” Read the whole story > |
Visit the 13 Dioceses of the province at their websites:
Albany, Central New York, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe,
La Iglesia Episcopal en Cuba (no official website yet), l'Église Épiscopale d'Haiti, Long Island, New Jersey, New York, Newark, Iglesia Episcopal Diócesis de Puerto Rico, Rochester, Virgin Islands, The Episcopal Dioceses of Western New York & Northwestern Pennsylvania
La Iglesia Episcopal en Cuba (no official website yet), l'Église Épiscopale d'Haiti, Long Island, New Jersey, New York, Newark, Iglesia Episcopal Diócesis de Puerto Rico, Rochester, Virgin Islands, The Episcopal Dioceses of Western New York & Northwestern Pennsylvania
