List of Events
Journey to the Holy Land with Bishop Dietsche
A few spots remain open ~ reserve here now! Click here if you have already reserved and wish to pay your balance Join Bishop Dietsche and local guide Canon Iyad Qumri on A Journey to the Holy Land Reservation Deadline: September 28, 2018 Including: Horizons of Jerusalem / Israel Museum Old City / Church of the Ressurection Jericho / Nazareth Sea of Galilee / Jordan River / Capernaum & Beatitudes Shefa-Amr / Sepphoris Burqin / Nablus / Taybeh Shepherd's Field…
Find out more »2019 Diocesan Summer Youth Conference
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Find out more »The Diocesan Fund for Critical Clergy Needs Deadline
Applications due Thursday, August 29 (for consideration at the September 5 meeting of the Committee) The Diocesan Fund for Critical Clergy Needs Committee allocates grants to canonically resident priests, deacons or congregations of the Diocese of New York, as follows: Medical/dental and other needs: To assist priests or deacons who have expenses related to severe illnesses or other household crises, lapsed medical insurance premiums, financial emergencies caused by unemployment and unusual medical or dental expenses. Educational grants: to the children…
Find out more »Anti-Racism Training Workshop, Wappingers Falls (Mid-Hudson Region)
The purpose of the Diocesan antiracism workshops is to help us become aware of how the sin of racism impacts all of our lives, and how we all unconsciously and consciously participate in racist systems. It is required for clergy in our diocese and highly recommended for lay leadership. Dialog is the foundation of the two-day workshop (9:00 -4:00). We use group exercises and examine scientific and historical evidence concerning the origins of the concept of race and its legacy. Coffee…
Find out more »The MAAFA Suite: A Healing Journey
Bus Trip Sponsored by the Reparations Committee Please scroll down to register Registration deadline: End of Day September 3 Bus leaves from outside the Cathedral of St. John the Divine at 4:30p.m. on September 20. Cost $65, including bus fare and theater ticket. The MAAFA Suite: A Healing Journey is an original theatrical commemoration, first presented in 1995, that covers a period in World History that African Americans refer to as the MAAFA. MAAFA is a Ki-Swahili word that means…
Find out more »Safe Church Training, Stone Ridge (Mid-Hudson Region)
Scroll down to register The Episcopal Diocese of New York is committed to keeping congregations and ministries safe. Sexual misconduct on the part of any clergyperson, employee, or volunteer of any congregation, institution, organization, school or agency within the diocese violates the mission of the Church, is prohibited by law, and will not be tolerated. Using the Safeguarding Training Series published by the Church Pension Fund, the diocese offers Safe Church Training concerning both children and adults. This training teaches…
Find out more »Lay Eucharistic Minister and Eucharistic Visitor Training, Yonkers (Region II)
In preparation for licensing by Bishop Dietsche, participants will: Learn about the Holy Eucharist Learn how to serve as a Eucharistic Minister or Eucharistic Visitor Have hands-on experience in what it means to serve in these licensed lay ministries. (Please note that completion of Safe Church Training is a requirement prior to being licensed as a Lay Eucharistic Visitor.) Check-in will open at 9:30 a.m. Training will begin at 9:45 a.m. The day will end at 2:30 p.m. Cost per…
Find out more »Safe Church Training, Briarcliff Manor (Region II)
This parish-sponsored in-person training will cover both Safeguarding God’s Children (Awareness & Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse) and Safeguarding God’s People (Awareness & Prevention of Adult Sexual Harassment & Exploitation). Fee: $30.00 per person (Lunch will be provided) Pre-registration is required - walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Please register with the Rev. Deacon Ann Douglas before September 17 (see below).
Find out more »Celebration of a New Ministry at St. John’s Church (Getty Square), Yonkers
The Rev. Victoria R. Sirota will be inducted as rector. The Rt. Rev. Mary D. Glasspool will preside.
Find out more »Orientation for priests who are newly ordained and/or new to the Diocese of New York
This is an opportunity to learn about the diocese, meet the Bishops and members of Bishop’s staff. It is also an opportunity to meet others who are relatively new to the diocese. A light lunch will be provided. Please register below by Friday, September 6. Questions/Problems with registration? Contact Alito Orsini in the Ministry Office (phone number and email address below). We're sorry, but registration is now closed.
Find out more »Mid-Hudson Regional Council Meeting – “Being Agents of Peace: Mission Impossible?”
With the Rev. Masud Ibn Syedullah, TSSF, vicar of St. Paul's & Trinity Parish, Tivoli, and director of Roots and Branches. The gathering will tackle what it means to be "agents of peace in a time of fear." Do we choose to accept it ... or self-destruct? Registration fee: $10 Registration deadline: Monday, September 16.
Find out more »Pre-Convention Meeting – Mid-Hudson Region
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Find out more »Celebration of a New Ministry at St. Andrew and St. Luke Church, Beacon
The Rev. John F. Williams, II will be inducted as rector. The Rt. Rev. Allen K. Shin will preside.
Find out more »Property Support Grant Application Deadline
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Find out more »Reception in Honor of the Most Rev. Suheil S. Dawani
The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel, Bishop of Olympia & AFEDJ Chair The Rt. Rev. Andrew M.L. Dietsche, Bishop of New York and the Board of Trustees of the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem cordially invite you to a reception in honor of The Most Rev. Suheil S. Dawani Archbishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East and Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem Enjoy wine and hearty hors d’oeuvres with pilgrims…
Find out more »Gracious Leadership: Creatively Cultivating Inclusive Ministries – New York City Kaleidoscope Institute Training
Click above for pdf flyer Join the office of Congregational Vitality and the Kaleidoscope Institute for a half-day workshop on Gracious Leadership: Creatively Cultivating Inclusive Ministries. The workshop will walk participants through engaging in thoughtful consideration, conversation, and self-reflection on diverse ministry environments and how that relates to becoming a missional church. Come develop your leadership skills to move towards spiritual and ministerial growth: from fear to grace, from holding on to power to sharing blessings, from maintenance to creative…
Find out more »Pre-Convention Meeting – Region II
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Find out more »New York Altar Guild Workshop
All members of parish altar guilds are invited to this 7th annual workshop! There is no charge, but registration is required. Lunch will be provided. Click here to download the registration form Program 10:00 a.m. Registration / coffee 10:30 a.m. Welcome from Helen DuBois, Grace Church Altar Guild, and Virginia Lief, President of the New York Altar Guild Workshop with the Rev. J. Donald Waring, Rector of Grace Church 12:15 p.m. The Holy Eucharist with Fr. Waring presiding and preaching…
Find out more »Workshop on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (Manhattan)
A One-Day Workshop for Clergy and Lay Leaders The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Task Force aims to inform and equip our lay and ordained leaders with tools to better respond to parishioners experiencing domestic violence and/or sexual assault, i.e. interpersonal violence in all its forms, seeking refuge, support and empowerment towards choices of safe and abundant living. We will offer a safe space to discuss the challenging realities of issues of power and control as part of all relationships…
Find out more »2019 Deacons’ Conference ~ DEI: Deacons, Emissaries of Inclusion
At the Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center in Ossining (scroll down for directions). Check-in: 4 p.m. on October 11 Dinner: 6 p.m. - program to follow. Program resumes Saturday, October 12, at 9 a.m., following continental breakfast and Morning Prayer. Cost: $125 overnight $60 commuter $30 one day (Friday or Saturday) Questions? Please contact Deacon Denise LaVetty or Deacon Robert Jacobs (scroll down for contact info). Please register below.
Find out more »Global Mission Fair
#tribe-events-header {margin-top: -20px !important;} At Christ Church, Poughkeepsie Complimentary round-trip bus service from Manhattan provided by the Global Mission Commission Parking on premises Simultaneous spanish translation available Keynote Speaker The Rev. Glenda McQueen, Partnership Officer, The Episcopal Church Latin America & The Caribbean Panel Discussion The Way of Love in Christian Ministry, moderated by Bishop Mary Glasspool Panel will be members of the Young Adult Service Corps. Presentations Given by the Recipients of Sustainable Development Goal Grants Lunch Table…
Find out more »ECW 56th Annual Fall Conference
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Find out more »“Is There a Future for Women on a Warming World?” ~ Reception & Fundraiser for the Global Women’s Fund
with Political Theorist Jodi Dean in support of The Global Women's Fund of New York in Poughkeepsie Jodi Dean is a political theorist at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Director of the Colleges’ Fisher Center for the Study of Gender and Justice. Author of nine books, she has given invited lectures in universities and cultural centers all over the world. Her talk will address how climate change is affecting the status of women globally and how their higher education…
Find out more »Pre-Convention Meeting – New York City
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Find out more »243rd Diocesan Convention
"Redeeming the Time" For schedule, registration, and all documents and forms, please click the button below. Convention Website, with Links to Registration, plus all Documents and Forms
Find out more »The Diocesan Fund for Critical Clergy Needs Deadline
Applications due Wednesday, November 27 (for consideration at the December 5 meeting of the Committee) The Diocesan Fund for Critical Clergy Needs Committee allocates grants to canonically resident priests, deacons or congregations of the Diocese of New York, as follows: Medical/dental and other needs: To assist priests or deacons who have expenses related to severe illnesses or other household crises, lapsed medical insurance premiums, financial emergencies caused by unemployment and unusual medical or dental expenses. Educational grants: to the children…
Find out more »Enriching Your Retirement Conference for Retired Clergy
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Find out more »Wellness Conference for Active Clergy
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Find out more »Wardens’ Conference
Location and details to be announced.
Find out more »2020 Priests’ Retreat
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Find out more »80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church
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