List of Events
Vocations Day 2019
RSVP Required - Registration Deadline: End of day on March 18 Vocations Day is an opportunity for those in formal discernment with the Diocese, along with their priests, to interact with the Bishop, members of the Commission and with fellow Aspirants, Nominees, Postulants and Candidates. It also provides an occasion to reflect on our journey of discernment. Please note this event is intended only for those in formal discernment, that is, those in the diocesan discernment process, meeting with a…
Find out more »Celebration of Archbishop Oscar Romero / Celebración de Arzobispo Óscar Romero
Join us for this first annual celebration of San Romero de America, preacher, pastor and martyr for justice and human rights, in El Salvador. Through this commemoration we renew our own commitments to resist evil, seek and serve Christ in all persons, and strive for justice and peace, respecting the dignity of every human being. Acompáñenos en esta primera celebración anual de San Romero de América, predicador, pastor y mártir de la justicia y los derechos humanos en El…
Find out more »I Want My Church to Grow: What is Congregational Development?/Quiero Que Crezca Mi Iglesia: ¿Que es el Desarrollo Congregacional? (Bronx)
El plenario y los talleres serán ofrecidos en inglés y español A special workshop for Lay and clergy who want to grow a vital church Those in the congregation who want to join God in doing a new thing Leadership teams working on evangelism, church growth, spiritual development Workshop topics You Start with What You Have: Asset-Based Congregational Development We Need More Money: Best Practices for Your Stewardship Campaign Evangelism 101: Sharing Our Stories to Overcome Our Barriers Congregations…
Find out more »Episcopal Charities Workshop: Embodied Mindfulness, Helping Children Thrive
Episcopal Charities' Spring Sustainability Institute Workshop: Embodied Mindfulness, Helping Children Thrive (in-person workshop) Today’s students face tremendous pressure to achieve within a world that is often overwhelming. Staff from Little Flower Yoga will offer proven methods to help students develop the inner resilience needed to navigate physical, mental, and emotional stress, and overcome barriers to learning. In this experiential workshop, staff and volunteers from youth outreach programs will learn to use the tools of yoga and mindfulness to help children…
Find out more »Property Support Grant Application Deadline
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Find out more »Episcopal Church Women 56th Annual School of Worship
Provide own brown bag lunch; coffee and dessert will be provided Contact person The Rev. Yamily Bass-Choate, Liaison for Global Mission, EDNY and ECW Devotional Life Chair, EDNY [email protected] Registrar Ms. Alma Augustus, 825 Morrison Avenue, #1E, Bronx, NY 10473. She may be also contacted at either [email protected] or (718) 893-5933. Download Registration Form (Word doc)
Find out more »Episcopal Charities Workshop: Embodied Mindfulness, Helping Children Thrive
Episcopal Charities' Spring Sustainability Institute Workshop: Embodied Mindfulness, Helping Children Thrive (in-person workshop) Today’s students face tremendous pressure to achieve within a world that is often overwhelming. Staff from Little Flower Yoga will offer proven methods to help students develop the inner resilience needed to navigate physical, mental, and emotional stress, and overcome barriers to learning. In this experiential workshop, staff and volunteers from youth outreach programs will learn to use the tools of yoga and mindfulness to help children…
Find out more »Praying the Stations of the Cross for Victims and Survivors of Sex Trafficking
Join the Episcopal Diocese of New York Task Force Against Human Trafficking in a traveling model of a Lenten tradition, specifically designed to shine a light on sex trafficking in New York City. Beginning with Port Authority Bus Terminal, we will travel by bus to seven Stations of the Cross throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Some stations are places where victims are trafficked for sex; others are places where survivors experience healing and justice. At each station, we…
Find out more »I Want My Church to Grow: What is Congregational Development? / Quiero Que Crezca Mi Iglesia: ¿Que es el Desarrollo Congregacional? (Mid-Hudson)
A special workshop for Lay and clergy who want to grow a vital church Those in the congregation who want to join God in doing a new thing Leadership teams working on evangelism, church growth, spiritual development Workshop topics Evangelism Today: learn and share tools for church growth Assets and Opportunities: this workshop will help you identify local needs and assets, and develop missional initiatives that lead to congregational growth; with a case study of church-based immigrant outreach in rural eastern Dutchess…
Find out more »Episcopal Charities New Grantseekers’ Orientation (Webinar)
Episcopal Charities offers monthly online orientation sessions for anyone interested in applying for an Episcopal Charities grant. The one-hour webinar provides an overview of our grant making process, funding criteria, and expectations for programs. Orientation is required for all new grantseekers. Click here to register for this webinar.
Find out more »Safe Church Training (Region II)
This 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. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required (please, no walk-ins). To register, click here. Please register by Wednesday, April 10 or contact the Rev. Martha Korienek via email (see below).
Find out more »The Holy Eucharist with Reaffirmation of Vows and Consecration of Chrism
Parking Very limited parking is available on the Cathedral Close for those who have difficulty walking. To reserve a spot please contact Arlene Bullard without delay at [email protected] or 212-932-7363. For nearby commercial parking garages, please click here. Vesting for the Holy Eucharist Vesting will take place in the basement of Synod House. Please arrive by 10 a.m. and vest in red stole, cassock & surplice (preferred) or alb and red stole. For a plan of the Cathedral Close, click here.…
Find out more »Holy Tuesday Luncheon
Following the Holy Eucharist with Reaffirmation of Vows and Consecration of Chrism. By Invitation only for clergy of the diocese. Parking Very limited parking is available on the Cathedral Close for those who have difficulty walking. To reserve a spot please contact Arlene Bullard without delay at [email protected] or 212-932-7363. For nearby commercial parking garages, please click here. Vesting for the Holy Eucharist Vesting will take place in the basement of Synod House. Please arrive by 10 a.m. and vest in…
Find out more »Gracious Leadership: Creatively Cultivating Inclusive Ministries – Westchester Kaleidoscope Institute Training
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 growth. Congregations are encouraged to…
Find out more »Celebration of a New Ministry at Ascension-Holy Trinity, West Park and Christ Church, Marlboro
Br. Robert Pierson, OHC will be commissioned as priest-in-charge. The Rev. Canon John Perris will preside and preach. The time of the service is yet to be determined.
Find out more »Anti-Racism Training Workshop (Manhattan)
Note that this workshop takes place on two Saturdays, and not on consecutive days. 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…
Find out more »Gracious Leadership: Creatively Cultivating Inclusive Ministries – Mid-Hudson Kaleidoscope Institute Training
Location t.b.a. 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 growth.
Find out more »Wardens’ Conference
Whether you are a new or experienced warden, the annual Wardens' Conference is for you! Building on the success of the 2018 conference, we are once again putting together an outstanding program designed to provide you with: Valuable tools to help you fulfill your important leadership role in your congregation Vital information on recent developments and new procedures that will affect your parish All this and the opportunity to meet and spend time with your fellow wardens from all around…
Find out more »Celebration of a New Ministry at St. Philip’s Church, Manhattan
The Rev. Terence Lee will be inducted as rector. The Rt. Rev. Andrew ML Dietsche will preside.
Find out more »Annual Law Day Evensong and Reception
6 p.m. Evensong in St. Paul's Chapel 7 p.m. Reception at New York County Lawyers Association
Find out more »2019 Priests’ Retreat
At the Shawnee Inn, Shawnee on Delaware, PA Details t.b.a.
Find out more »Episcopal Charities Diocese-Wide Day of Service
A powerful opportunity to volunteer individually with a team of parishioners from around the Diocese, or put together a team of your own to join together to work with a community outreach program for a special service project. To save your spot and receive email updates with more information about service sites, click here. For questions, contact Emily Collie-Beard, Episcopal Charities’ Volunteer Coordinator (see contact info below).
Find out more »Annual DIT Shareholders’ Informational Meeting
The Annual Informational Meeting for shareholders of the Diocesan Investment Trust will be held, Wednesday May 22, 2019, from 12-12:45 p.m. at Andrew Hall St. Thomas' Church Fifth Avenue One West 53rd Street New York City Shareholders, beneficiaries, and prospective DIT investors are cordially invited to send one or more representatives to this meeting, at which reports will be received from the President and from the Investment Managers of our DIT Funds. In addition, representatives of legal counsel and of…
Find out more »The Diocesan Fund for Clergy Critical Needs Deadline
Applications due Thursday, May 30 (for consideration at the June 6 meeting of the Committee) The Diocesan Fund for Clergy Critical 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 »Lay Eucharistic Minister and Eucharistic Visitor Training (Wappingers Falls)
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. 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 person: $25 (breakfast snacks and lunch included) Space is limited - attendance will be capped at 35. Please Register…
Find out more »Cathedral Confirmations and Receptions
Bishop Shin Officiating The liturgy will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the signing of certificates beforehand. Will you be bringing candidates for confirmation and/or reception? Please complete the form below to provide us with essential details. Deadline for submissions is end of day, May 23. Questions? Please contact Arlene Bullard at [email protected] We're sorry, but submissions are now closed. if you have a question, please contact Arlene Bullard at [email protected]
Find out more »Celebration of a New Ministry at All Angels’ Church, Manhattan
The Rev. Nathaniel Jung-Chul Lee will be inducted as rector. The time will be announced shortly.
Find out more »Lay Eucharistic Minister and Eucharistic Visitor Training for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Click above for the flyer Are you Deaf or hard-of-hearing Lay Episcopalian? Are you hearing and know sign language? Are you learning ASL? <!-- In preparation for licensing by Bishop Dietsche, participants will: Learn about the Holy Eucharist Learn how to serve as a Eucharistic Minister (give people the wine chalice at Holy Communion) or Eucharistic Visitor (bring Holy Communion to sick people at home) Have hands-on experience in what it means to serve in these licensed lay ministries. Check-in…
Find out more »Property Support Grant Application Deadline
For the more information and the application, click here.
Find out more »Jonathan Daniels Civil Rights Youth Pilgrimage
High School Students are invited to join this Historical Pilgrimage Visiting Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery and Hayneville AL Blessed Jonathan Daniels, a young seminarian and a saint of the Episcopal Church, was martyred in Hayneville while working for the civil rights of the people of Alabama. Each August, people gather in Hayneville to march and remember him and the many others who died striving for equality and freedom during that tumultuous time in our country’s history. During the…
Find out more »The Diocesan Fund for Clergy Critical Needs Deadline
Applications due Thursday, August 29 (for consideration at the September 5 meeting of the Committee) The Diocesan Fund for Clergy Critical 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 (Mid-Hudson)
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 »Mid-Hudson Regional Council Meeting
Details to be announced.
Find out more »Property Support Grant Application Deadline
For the more information and the application, click here.
Find out more »Gracious Leadership: Creatively Cultivating Inclusive Ministries – New York City Kaleidoscope Institute Training
Location t.b.a. 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 growth. This Workshop…
Find out more »Global Mission Fair
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Find out more »ECW 56th Annual Fall Conference
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Find out more »243rd Diocesan Convention
"Redeeming the Time" Convention Website, with Links to Registration, plus all Documents and Forms Tentative Schedule FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019 11:00 a.m. Registration open. Exhibitors open. 11:00 a.m. - 12 Noon Orientation for newcomers 1:00 p.m. Convention called to order Plenary session begins Elections of Diocesan Offices Workshops 6:15 p.m. Reception (cash bar) 7:15 p.m. Banquet and Presentation of Awards (Bishop’s Cross) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019 9:00 a.m. Convention reconvenes The Rt. Rev. Andrew M L Dietsche Address Plenary sessions…
Find out more »The Diocesan Fund for Clergy Critical Needs Deadline
Applications due Wednesday, November 27 (for consideration at the December 5 meeting of the Committee) The Diocesan Fund for Clergy Critical 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…
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