List of Events
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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…
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