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September 16, 2016
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CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS
(Music, performance and the arts are listed separately below)
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Ending Gun Violence: The Road to Action
Sunday, September 18, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Church of St. Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson Street, Manhattan
Part of the "Conversations That Matter" series, featuring a speaker panel and Q&A followed by an advocacy discussion where guests can connect with organizations and learn about what can be done to address the American gun problem and how to take action. For more information and to register, click here.
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Everybody Loves a Good Story: Narrative Theology
With the Rt. Rev. Neff Powell
Thursday, September 20, 6:30 p.m.
House of the Redeemer, 7 East 95th Street, Manhattan
Bishop Powell will offer a presentation on narrative theology, the study of God through stories, beginning with the stories of salvation, from Abraham and Sarah to the resurrection, and then expand on some of the stories within that overarching narrative arc. The powerful stories in scripture provide a biblical frame of reference, which help shape who we are as a people of faith, both as individuals and as a community.
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16th Annual Haitian Art Sale and Auction
September 23-25
Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie
Over 300 original Haitian paintings and thousands of handcrafts will be available for purchase. A live auction will take place on Saturday the 24th. More than 200 paintings are ready for order online now.
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Pre-Diocesan Convention Caucuses
Prior to Diocesan Convention, three Pre-Convention Caucuses will be held. As part of the diocesan-wide Strategic Plan, a number of amendments will be proposed to the Diocesan Canons. The Pre-Convention Caucus - one held in each of the three regions of the Diocese - is designed to provide a time for an in-depth presentation of the proposed changes, along with ample time for questions and answers. All lay delegates to Convention, along with all deacons and priests, should make every effort to attend one of the Pre-Convention Caucuses. Of course, the meetings are open to all: wardens, treasurers and vestry members, as well as any members of our parishes who are interested in participating "in the councils of the church" may attend.
All caucuses will run from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. A continental breakfast and a light lunch will be served.
- Region II - to register, click here.
Saturday, September 24
St. Barnabas, Irvington
- Mid-Hudson - to register, click here.
Saturday, October 8
St. Paul's, Poughkeepsie
- Manhattan - to register, click here.
Saturday, October 29
Church of the Intercession
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Church of the Intercession Homecoming Weekend
Friday, September 30-Sunday, October 2
Church of the Intercession, 550 West 155th Street, Manhattan
Events include a dinner and dance party on Friday, an open house with church tours and sports on Saturday; and a bilingual service and reception on Sunday. For more information, email
intercession550@gmail.com or call 212-283-6200.
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Congregational Development Renewal Workshop
Saturday, October 1, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Church of St. Joseph of Arimathea (Elmsford), 2172 Saw Mill River Road, White Plains
Everyone wanting to sharpen old tools and pick up some new ones to revitalize their congregations should attend this event. Sending a team of people from your congregations, taking advantage of the variety of workshops built into this morning event, is highly recommended. Your congregation DOES NOT have to be involved in Renewal Works to take advantage of these workshops.
Vengan a afilar sus herramientas y recoger algunas nuevas. Instamos a todas las congregaciones que traigan un equipo. Usted NO tiene que estar participando en Renewal Works para participar.
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Power: Sorting Out Renewable Energy for Our Parishes
Saturday, October 1, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Christ Church Riverdale, 5030 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx
An environment workshop for congregations, vestry members,
and clergy to share questions, knowledge, and experience about the
transition to renewable energy in our church buildings.
Cost: $10 online by Sept. 25/$15 at the door.
For more information, and to register, click here.
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Garden Party and Open House
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Saturday, October 1, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
St. John's Church (Wilmot), 11 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle
Join the people of St. John's, Wilmot to celebrate and enjoy the completion of their extensive garden and landscaping beautification project. Enter the garden at Lovell Road. For more information, email
office@stjohnsnewroc.org or call 914-636-0047.
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Awakening the Heart, Mending the World: Merton's Path to Mercy
With Christine Bochen, Ph.D.
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Saturday, October 1, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121st Street (at Broadway), Manhattan
The first in a series of lectures exploring Merton's view of mercy and how it may lead us on a path to social justice. Bochen is professor of Religious Studies at Nazareth College, Rochester, NY and the William H. Shannon Chair in Catholic Studies. For more information on this and other events, and to reserve your place,
click here.
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Tour: "Apartments by the Sea"
Benefiting Christ Church, New Brighton's outreach and music programs
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Saturday, October 1, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Meet at Flagship Brewery, 40 Minthorne Street, Staten Island
Cost: $50. For the flyer with registration information,
click here. For more information, call Deacon Geri Swanson at 718-442-4717 (leave message).
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Saturday, October 1 and Saturday, October 8 (one workshop over two Saturdays)
St. George's Church, 105 Grand Street, Newburgh
The purpose of the diocesan Anti-Racism Workshop 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.
Note that this is one workshop over two consecutive Saturdays. For more information and to register,
click here. (Deadline to register is end-of-day Sept. 25.)
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Film Screening:
I'm Not Racist...Am I?
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Wednesday, October 5, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Warner Library, 121 North Broadway, Tarrytown
Sponsored by REPAIR (Rivertowns Episcopal Parishes Action on Inclusion and Race), the event will include a Q&A with producer Andre Lee. For more information,
click here.
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A Century of Stories and Surprises: Adventures in the Archives at the House of the Redeemer
With Jean Ballard Terepka, historian and archivist, St. Michael's Church
Thursday, October 6, 6:30 p.m.
House of the Redeemer, 7 East 95th Street, Manhattan
Folders, storage boxes and finding aids. What do they contain? Thousands of voices: ladies and gentlemen, plumbers and upholsterers, movie producers and advertising directors, artists and musicians, bishops, priests, deacons and assorted spouses, nuns, retreatants and overnight visitors from Alaska to Australia. Daily life details: memos on tapestries, shower curtains, telephones, toilet seats, chapel decorations and seasonal vegetable prices; convent budget drafts and building maintenance reports; intimate personal letters and courageous accounts of personal faith journeys.
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God and Guns: Millennial Faith Leaders Address Gun Violence
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Thursday and Friday, October 6 and 7
Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive, Manhattan
An intensive training on gun violence for faith leaders of all traditions. Designed for millennial faith leaders, a demographic with the capacity to shift our culture, the training is also open to ministry teams of any age that include a millennial attendee. Those who attend do not have to agree on the solutions to the epidemic of gun violence, only that something must be done. Space is limited. The training begins with a free, open-to-the-public screening of "The Armor of Light," which will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers. For more information and tickets,
click here.
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Fridays and Saturdays, October 7-22 at 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 p.m.
St. James' Church, 4526 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
The popular tours return for their seventh season, in which actors dressed as "residents" of the graveyard greet, entertain, amuse, and inspire visitors. By reservation only - tickets $17 ($7 ages 5-12). For more information and to buy tickets,
click here.
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Setting Up a Planned Giving Program for Your Parish
With Jim Murphy, Managing Director of Financial Resources, Episcopal Church Foundation
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Wednesday, October 12, 7:00 p.m.
Church of St. Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson Street, Manhattan
Congregational leaders in the Diocese of New York are invited to a program that will introduce and equip leadership to start a planned giving program.
Free and open to clergy, wardens, vestry members, stewardship committees, or financial leadership, but attendance limited to 60. Light refreshments will be served.
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A Conversation with David Brooks
Benefiting Incarnation Camp
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Thursday, October 13, 6:30 p.m.
Princeton Club of New York, 15 West 43rd Street, Manhattan
Following cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, the New York Times columnist and cultural commentator will speak about the 2016 Presidential Election. All are welcome and all proceeds benefit Incarnation Camp. Tickets begin at $100 for young alumni of Camp Incarnation. To register, click here or call (860) 767-0848.
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Saturday, October 15, 10:30 a.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
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Episcopal Charities' October Sustainability Institute Workshop:
Anti-Racism Training
Two dates and venues
- Saturday, October 15, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Christ Church
20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie
- Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Donegan Hall, Diocesan House, Episcopal Diocese of New York
1047 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan
A half-day version of the two-day workshop developed by the Anti-Racism Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and is geared towards staff and volunteers of parish outreach programs. The purpose of this training is to help us become aware of how the sin of racism impacts ALL of our lives and affects our efforts to serve the wider community. Led by experienced facilitators, the workshop explores the origins of the concept of race and its legacy; through dialogue and group exercises, participants will learn how we all unconsciously and consciously participate in racist systems. Please note that this is a 3-hour training, offered first in Poughkeepsie, then repeated in Manhattan; participants attend one OR the other.
Episcopal Charities' workshops are open to anyone affiliated with a parish or outreach program in the Diocese of New York. To register,
click here.
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Making Strides of Central Park
A fund-raising walk to fight breast cancer
Sunday, October 16
72nd Street Bandshell (near Fifth Avenue), Central Park
Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. Walk begins at 8:00 a.m. For more information,
click here.
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Clergy Day: "Healthy Ministry for a Congregation's Well-Being"
Michelle Heyne, OA, keynote speaker
Wednesday, October 19, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
St. Bartholomew's Church, 325 Park Avenue, Manhattan
A day for all clergy and seminarians of the diocese to learn and share resources. The event will conclude with a conversation with Bishop Dietsche.
For more information and to register,
click here
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ECW 53rd Annual Fall Conference
Friday, October 21, 3:00 p.m.-Saturday, October 22, 4:00 p.m.
Stony Point Center, Stony Point
The annual conference of Episcopal Church Women. Visit the diocesan ECW webpage here.
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Diocesan Acolyte Festival
For acolytes ages 7 and above
Saturday, October 22
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
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Global Mission Fair
Saturday, October 22, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
St. James' Church, Manhattan
Featuring:
- Keynote speaker: The Rev. Jesse Zink, director of the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide and author of Backpacking Through the Anglican Communion and A Faith for the Future
- Panel Discussion: Sustainability and Global Mission Engagement, moderated by the Rt. Rev. Mary Glasspool, Assistant Bishop
- Announcement of Sustainable Development Goals Grant Recipients
- Workshops
- Information Booths
Cost: $20 ($30 after October 1). For more information and to register, click here.
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Safe Church Training
Friday, October 28, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Diocesan House, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan
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 participants to recognize the signs of sexual abuse and the behavior of sexual perpetrators, how to respond to those signs and behaviors when they are observed, and provides screening information to help stop abuse before it happens.
For more information (including updated attendance requirements and expectations) and to register,
click here.
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Diocesan Convention
Friday and Saturday, November 4-5
Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown
- Pre-Convention Caucuses - See the listing under "Current and Upcoming Events" for the Pre-Convention caucuses to be held September 24, October 8, and October 29.
- Convention Registration - To register, click here. (Please coordinate your registration with your congregation's delegation.)
- Parallel Event for Young Adults - Saturday, November 5. Registration to open soon. For more information, click here.
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Episcopal Charities Tribute Dinner
Thursday, November 10
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
Honoring Richard L. Chilton, Jr., Founder, Chilton Investment Company; and Mary Kate Wold, President and CEO, Church Pension Group. For more information,
click here or contact Amalia Vavala at
avavala@dioceseny.org or 212-316-7575.
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CareerSearchers
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Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
St. Michael's Church, 225 West 99th Street, Manhattan
CareerSearchers is a job search support group open to all. For information, click here
or email careersearchers@saintmichaelschurch.org.
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Phone Line Prayer
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Wednesdays, 9:00 p.m.
Call 641-715-3865, and use Access Code 153978
Call in to pray together with the people of St. Augustine of Hippo, Manhattan and Christ Church, Riverdale - whether you are at home or on the road. The time together includes healing prayer, scripture reading, and reflections. Everyone is encouraged to participate at whatever level they would like - leading the service, praying extemporaneously, singing hymns, or contributing to the discussion of each evening's readings. For more information, email Fr. Nathanael Saint-Pierre at rector@staugnyc.org or Fr. Andrew Butler at rector@christchurchriverdale.org. For the Healing Service leaflet used during this service, click here.
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And don't forget to check...
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the Diocesan events list here and the Cathedral calendar here.
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MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, THE ARTS
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Summer Festival of Sacred Music
St. Bartholomew's Choir, the Boy and Girl Choristers and St. Bart's Singers ~ William Trafka, director and organist
One remaining Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
St. Bartholomew's Church, Manhattan
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An Afternoon of Beethoven Sonatas
Earl Buys, piano
Sunday, September 18, 2:30 p.m.
St. Martin's Church, 230 Lenox Avenue (Malcolm X Blvd.) at 122nd Street, Manhattan
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Haitian Boys Choir and Chamber Ensemble
Episcopal Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Port au Prince, Haiti
Friday, October 7, 6:30-10:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Church, 292 Henry Street, Manhattan
The evening will begin with Haitian finger food and an introduction to the performers, followed by a light Haitian supper at 7:00 p.m. The concert follows from 8:00-10:00 p.m., with one intermission.
Tickets: $40, to benefit the music ministry of Holy Trinity Philharmonic Orchestra and St. Augustine's in refurbishing its kitchen. To reserve your tickets, call 212-673-5300 or 917-232-9583.
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And don't forget to check...
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the Cathedral calendar here.
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Episcopal Charities' Basic Human Needs Grants
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Applications due by Friday, October 7 at 5:00 p.m.
To download the application, click here.
Basic Human Needs grants support nonsectarian parish-affiliated human services programs throughout the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Addressing the specific needs of our diverse communities, eligible programs include, but are not limited to: feeding programs such as community kitchens and food pantries, health and wellness programs, and skills-building programs. Applications are due on October 7 by 5:00 pm, but if you plan to apply for a grant, we request you fill out the quick intent-to-apply form here.
Questions? Contact Leeanna Varga, Director of Programs at lvarga@dioceseny.org or 212-316-7426.
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ADVANCE NOTICES, ITEMS OF INTEREST,
SAVE-THE-DATES, LATER DEADLINES
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Bedell Fund Grant
Open to churches in Region II (Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties)
St. Matthew's Church, Bedford is accepting applications from Region II churches for a grant for capital projects from the Bedell Fund. The applicant must demonstrate stability and vitality and the commitment of the congregation to the project. For more information and to apply,
click here.
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Clergy Rental Housing Available
City Island, Bronx
Light, airy 4-bedroom rectory in waterfront community. Renovated eat-in kitchen. 1-1/2 bathrooms/tub. Wood floors throughout. Washer/dryer on main floor. Spacious dining room. Living room with French doors to full front porch. Den/office. New windows, siding and roof. Closets in all bedrooms. Expansive side and back yards. Walking distance to highly ranked public school (K-8). Steps away from bus stop and express bus; 45 minutes from Manhattan. Walk to restaurants/all shopping. $2,000/month, excludes utilities. At least one occupant must be a deacon, priest or bishop. For more information, contact Grace Church City Island Vestry member Paul Nani at
paul.nani@yahoo.com.
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School Seeking Space
Manhattan and vicinity
Children's Academy, a small, K-6 private school for kids with speech and language delays, currently located at 350 East 82nd Street in Manhattan, is seeking space to expand into middle school and high school. Long range goal is 25,000 to 30,000 square feet, with at least some of that additional space by September 2018. Interested parties should contact the school directly (for the website,
click here).
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Help Rebuild the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral Church of St. Sava
For Bishop Dietsche's appeal, news coverage of the fire, and ways to donate,
click here.
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New Grant Opportunities from Episcopal Charities
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Program Investment grants will support capacity building projects and new outreach ministries affiliated with parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Grants will range in size from $10,000 to $30,000 annually over a period of one to three years. For more information,
click here
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Current Episcopal Charities' grantees are also eligible to apply for
Professional Development
grants to pay for training for both staff and volunteers. For more information,
click here
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The Diocesan Fund for Clergy Critical Needs
Applications due Thursday, December 1
(for consideration at the December 8 meeting of the Committee)
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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:
1. 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.
See the application form
here
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2. Educational grants: a.) to the children of priests or deacons with special needs or liv
ing in critical mission areas where public schooling is clearly inadequate; and b.) to aid undergraduate college tuition for children of priests or deacons. Undergraduate education grants, which are only processed during the June meeting each year, have in recent years been in the amount of $2,000 for each student.
See the application form
here
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If you have questions about submitting either application, please contact Ms. Zoraida Marte at 212-316-7478 or
zmarte@dioceseny.org.
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Water Justice: Trinity Institute 2017
Wednesday-Saturday, March 22-24, 2017
Trinity Church, Manhattan
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Discipleship Matters
For Clergy and Lay Leaders Focused on Building Cultures of Discipleship in Our Congregations
Monday-Wednesday, October 17-19
Claggett Center, Adamstown, MD
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International Black Clergy Conference
The Jesus Movement: Embracing Our Call
Tuesday-Saturday, November 15-19
Magnolia Hotel, Houston, TX
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Evangelism Matters
Episcopal Evangelism Conference
Friday and Saturday, November 18-19
Church of the Transfiguration, Dallas, TX
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Experience the Historical and Unfolding Culture of Cuba
March 10-17, 2017
Cuba, restricted to Americans for decades, is now accessible to travelers who want to experience the rich history and heritage this beautiful island has to offer. Join Cathedral Dean James Kowalski and his wife, The Rev. Anne Brewer, M.D. for a cruise on the
Celestyal Crystal departing from Montego Bay, and explore Santiago de Cuba, Havana, Punta Frances (Isle of Youth) and Cienfuegos. As we visit historic Spanish cities and landmarks, you will experience the complexities of today's multi-cultural Cuban society.
Airfare (New York to Montego Bay) and airport transfers, 7 nights accommodations (inside cabins), meals on board the ship, port charges and Cuban Visa are included in the price of $3,698.00 per person, double occupancy. An early bird discount of $100 applies, if you register with a deposit of $350 by September 6.
For more information, contact Laura Bosley at 212-316-7493 or
lbosley@stjohndivine.org.
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Tour: The Best of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Hosted by Bishop Mary Glasspool and Canon James Newman
June 12-23, 2017
Itinerary includes Belfast, Derry, Galway, Connemara, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney and Dublin. For more information, including the trip brochure and reservation form,
click here.
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Bookkeeper/Parish Administrator/Office Assistant (part time)
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Clergy Positions Open in the Diocese of New York
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Positions at The Episcopal Church
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Job listings on the Episcopal Digital Network
(Includes clergy and lay positions from around the country)
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Browse all.
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Positions at Trinity Wall Street
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Capital Campaign Assistant
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Church of the Ascension, Manhattan
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Controller
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Episcopal Diocese of New York, Manhattan
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Director of Giving
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St. Bartholomew's Church, Manhattan
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Parish Administrator
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Trinity Church, Fishkill
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Sexton
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St. Augustine of Hippo Church, Manhattan
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Common Bond
The Technical Journal of the Sacred Sites Program
Click here to read the commemorative Sacred Sites 30th anniversary edition of Common Bond, the New York Landmark Conservancy's online journal dedicated to the celebration and protection of New York's culturally significant religious art and architecture.
Many of our churches have benefited from the Sacred Sites Program of the New York Landmarks Conservancy.
Support the NYLC here.
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Episcopal News Service - News in English, French and Spanish
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- For news and information about the Episcopal Church, click here.
- For French-speaking readers, click here for Actualités.
- For Spanish-speaking readers, click here for Noticias.
Each version has its own e-newsletter which can be subscribed to on its respective page.
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Episcopal Church Foundation - Vestry Resource Guide
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The Episcopal Church Foundation has published a new edition of the
Vestry Resource Guide which is distributed through Forward Movement and is available in English and Spanish, and in both print and e-book formats.
This new edition helps vestry members and clergy work together to become an effective, even transformational leadership team. Topics include the ministry of the vestry, leading a community of faith, stewardship, and navigating transitions in clergy leadership.
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Episcopal Church Foundation - Vital Practices
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The Episcopal Church Foundation's
Vital Practices
is an invaluable, engaging and vibrant resource for congregations, including
- Vestry Papers
- Blog Posts
- Tools and Resources
- And much more.
Episcopal Church Foundation - Webinars
As part of ECF's ongoing efforts to assist congregations in developing their leadership and financial resources, they offer a wide range of webinars for clergy and lay parish leaders. There is no cost to participate and all lay and clergy leaders are welcome.
For more information and schedules, click here.
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NYC Clergy Parking Permits
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For information on parking permits for New York City clergy, click here.
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GETTING THE WORD OUT ABOUT YOUR EVENTS
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Submissions to "Events & More"
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Next issue planned October 6
Submissions due no later than September 30
"Events & More" is published approximately every three weeks, except at holidays and during the summer. We rely on your submissions. Please email them to Andrew Gary by the end of the week preceding the publication date, in either plain text or an MS Word document.
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Advertise in the Episcopal New Yorker
Reach 60,000+ eager Episcopalians!
Advertising in the
ENY is reasonably priced and effective. Reach a receptive audience for music programs and concerts, services and merchandise.
*The ENY is distributed to every member household in the diocese and has a total circulation in print of about 30,000. (It is also available online via
episcopalnewyorker.com.) If you are a member of a parish in the diocese and are not receiving the ENY but wish to, please email
subs@episcopalnewyorker.com.
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