News from our dioceses...
Diocese of Albany
From Christ the King Center:
This conference will explore Hope and Healing in the Name of Jesus, and unpack the wholeness Jesus desires for each of us in these main areas of Healing, Salvation and Deliverance. For more information visit the website > La Iglesia Episcopal en Cuba
From June 9 to 11, the Eastern Region Young Episcopal will meet under the slogan: “Renewed in the Spirit” inspired by the biblical text: Titus 3: 5-6, to celebrate Young Pentecost. We are sure it will be a space of much blessing where the Holy Spirit will ignite in us his gifts to serve God in his Church.
If you're from Guantanamo City and are also interested in the Spirit of God acting in your life, we'll be waiting for you at the Iglesia Episcopal Todos los Santos Guantánamo on that date. The Diocese of New Jersey
The Reverend Dr. Sally J. French will be ordained and consecrated as the 13th Bishop of New Jersey on June 24 at Trinity Cathedral in Trenton. Complete and extensive information on the June 24 Ordination and Consecration of Sally J. French as the XIII Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey is now available at https://www.bishopsearchnj.org/
The deeply moving and sprit-filled Ordination and Consecration for French, the first woman to be a bishop in the diocese, will begin at 10 am at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, State St., Trenton. Individuals and congregations will benefit from the all-inclusive data shared on the website, such as schedules, parking, and how to participate. Additionally, links for watching the ordination and consecration on Facebook and YouTube are included. Iglesia Episcopal Diócesis de Puerto Rico
CATEQUESIS Y MÚSICA 🎶✝️❤️
En la mañana de hoy se ofreció un taller de Música para Catequistas con el fin de educar a los niños a través de la música en la eucaristía y otras actividades. Demos Gracias al Señor por nuestros Catequistas que continúan en su formación para educar y trabajar por el futuro de nuestra iglesia. CATECHESIS AND MUSIC 🎶✝️❤️ This morning (6/3/23) a Music for Catechists workshop was offered in order to educate children through music in the Eucharist and other activities. Let us Thank the Lord for our Catechists who continue their training to educate and work for the future of our church. See all the photos > The Episcopal Dioceses of Western New York & Northwestern Pennsylvania
The Rev. Diane Cox of the Genesee Region Initiative has completed Parish Nurse Ministries of New York, Inc.’s training to become a Faith Community Nurse. Cox, a registered nurse, was ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Sean in January. In her new ministry, she will care for individuals and groups in the Genesee congregations and their communities, and form relationships with other health care professionals who can provide training, outreach and education about health issues. Continue reading >
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Diocese of Central New York
SHOW YOUR
EPISCO-PRIDE! In the words of our bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe, “LGBTQ people are God’s beloved, made in the image of God, and are our beloved neighbors, friends, clergy and lay leaders of The Episcopal Church.” Episcopalians in Central New York celebrate Pride because we believe in a God of love who created us to love one another. Join us at CNYPride in Syracuse on Saturday, June 10 for our Pride Eucharist at 10 a.m. with the parade to follow at 11. Even if you can only come to one or another, please still do come out! If you can’t join us in Syracuse on that day, we’ll be streaming the Pride Eucharist on our Facebook page so that you can celebrate with us. For full details including location, click here. Finally, be sure to outfit yourself and your loved ones with CNY Episco-Pride gear that you can find in our store . l'Église Épiscopale d'HaïtiThe country of Haiti is in turmoil, which affects the Diocese of Haiti. Please pray for the people of Haiti, the clergy and laity of the Diocese of Haiti, and all those affected by developments in that country. Province II will share appropriate information as it becomes available.
The Diocese of Newark
Juneteenth Pilgrimage with Bishop Hughes
SAT, JUN 17 & MON, JUN 19 | 9 AM You are invited to join Bishop Hughes on one of two half-day pilgrimages to sites in our diocese with a history linked to slavery. Both pilgrimages will follow the same itinerary of sites in Bergen County. Note: Due to the number of people registered, we have made some adjustments to these events:
Diocese of the Virgin Islands
From St. Mary's, Virgin Gorda:
A great service and experience with representatives from Green VI as St. Mary's signed the Green Pledge covenant during the service immediately after communion. We were informed that we are the first community of faith in the territory to sign this pledge. A workshop followed in which everyone was invited to make eco-friendly hand sanitizer, air freshener, all purpose cleaner, clothes whitener, and other items - free of charge. See all the photos > 
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The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe
We had a wonderful time at Juniors Across Europe (JAE) in Rome over Ascension Weekend (18-21 May)! It was full of adventure, fellowship, learning and the spirit of community. Thank you to Fr. Austin Rios and Maleah Rios for hosting us and helping us learn about supporting refugees on their journey to a better life. Thanks to Youth Coordinators, the Rev Katie Osweiler and the Rev Gregory Stark, and the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center! See all the photos on the FaceBook post >
The Diocese of Long Island
The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island invites you to celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
As part of the ceremony, the Diocesan Reparations Committee will present awards to the sixteen students that have been selected as the 2023 Barbara C. Harris Scholars. This is the second year that scholarships will be awarded through the Barbara C. Harris Scholars Program, established last year by the Reparations Committee of the Diocese of Long Island. The event is open to the public, though registration is required. The Diocese of New York
The Rt. Rev. Matthew F. Heyd Consecrated Bishop Coadjutor
Before a congregation of more than 2,000 in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan, Matthew F. Heyd was ordained and consecrated May 20 as the Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of New York. The theme of the service was “Many Threads, One Fabric” – referring to the great diversity of the diocese. Bishop Heyd has declared that his focus for the coming year, during which he will serve alongside the current bishop, the Rt. Rev. Andrew ML Dietsche, will be the continuation and strengthening of the movements towards Reparations for slavery, economic justice, and creating care that have grown strong under Bishop Dietsche’s oversight. See the video > The Diocese of Rochester
In just a few weeks, you'll have an opportunity to show that there are Christians who support, love, affirm, and welcome LGBTQ+ individuals, and who embrace the complex diversity of human identity being made in God's image.
FLX Pride Festival is a fundraiser for the Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes' LGBTQ+ Program. The date is June 10th from 12 - 8 pm, at 35 Lake Front Drive, Geneva, NY. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Penn Yan, is sponsoring an Episcopal Church booth at the festival. Contact the Rev. Columba Salamony if you would like to help staff the booth, share the love, or just be an overwhelmingly positive religious presence at FLX Pride Festival! Southern Finger Lakes Pride Festival is also on June 10th. Hours are from 12-4 pm at Centerway Square, in Corning, NY. Click HERE to visit their Facebook page. Come for a day of local artists and talent, LGBTQIA+ vendors, entertainers, and interactive elements for kids both inside and outside of businesses on Market Street. Many area Episcopalians will be in attendance and are all encouraged to wear an Episcopal Church shirt if they have one. Contact EDOR's Transitions Officer, the Rev. Virginia Tyler Smith if you would like to help organize a presence for this festival. |
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
