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July 18, 2017
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CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS
(Music, performance and the arts are listed separately below)
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Celebrations of New Ministries
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Episcopal Charities' New Grantseekers' Webinars
Wednesday, July 19, 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 10, 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 9, 6:00 p.m.
Episcopal Charities offers online information sessions for anyone interested in applying for a grant. (For more information,
click here.) The webinar is required for all new grantseekers. To register for any of the above webinars,
click here.
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Bideawee Mobile Adoption Van
Saturday, July 29, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 2, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Manhattan
In conjunction with the National Sculpture Society's
A Blessing of Animals, Bideawee's Mobile Adoption Van will be parked on the Cathedral Close with dogs and cats available for adoption. For more information,
click here for July 29. For September 2,
click here.
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Come and See: Trinity Retreat Center Preview Picnic
Saturday, July 29, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Trinity Retreat Center, 79 Lower River Road, West Cornwall, CT
After a year of renovations, the Trinity Retreat Center will reopen this fall to churches, dioceses, and non-profit groups looking for a quiet, hospitable location for meetings and retreats. Get a sneak peek of renovation work under way, hear about the plans for the Center as it moves closer to reopening, and meet the new farm animals! Free and open to all. For more information and to RSVP (by July 15),
click here.
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Episcopalians in the Park
Saturday, July 29, 2:00-7:00 p.m.
St. Luke's Church, 850 Wolcott Avenue (Route 9D), Beacon
Episcopalians in the Dutchess County area (and those in nearby counties/deaneries) are invited to this special outdoor event. Church of the Resurrection, Hopewell Junction, along with St. Luke's and St. Andrew's, Beacon, will offer food, music and games on the 1-acre front lawn of St. Luke's for this get-to-know-each-other day. If we really know each other, perhaps we can join in future service projects, joint services, or help each other in other ways. We never know where the Spirit might lead us - together! For more information, to let us know you're coming (and to discuss food, music and games contributions), contact the Rev. Jan Kotuby of the Church of the Resurrection at
[email protected] or 435-764-7643.
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5th Annual Jonathan Daniels Civil Rights Pilgrimage for Youth
Thursday-Saturday, August 10-12
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Diocesan Summer Youth Conference: "Parable Parallels: Reflections for Today"
August 20-26
Incarnation Center, Ivoryton, CT
There's still time to sign up! Cost: $295 (Financial aid available). For more information and to register,
click here.
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Ordination of Priests
Saturday, September 9, 10:30 a.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
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Words Matter: A Conversation About Theological Language and Its Impact
A retreat led by the Rev. Lyn Brakeman and the Rev. Richard Simeone
Tuesday, September 12-Friday, September 15
Holy Cross Monastery, 1615 Route 9W (Broadway), West Park
Cost: $350 (deposit: $80). For more information about this and other retreat programs at Holy Cross Monastery,
click here.
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Order of Urban Missioners' Service of Covenanting
The Rt. Rev. Allen Shin, presiding and preaching
Thursday, September 14, 6:00 p.m.
St. John's Church, Getty Square, 1 Hudson Street, Yonkers
The Order of Urban Missioners is a spiritual support group with monthly meetings. In addition to their corporate vows as an order, OUM covenants in the presence of God and with each other once a year for the location to which they feel called that year and the nature of that call. For more information on this and other OUM events and activities,
click here.
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St. Mary's Outreach & Community Food Pantry 10th Annual Golf Outing
Monday, September 25, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Hollow Brook Golf Club, 1060 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor
A daylong series of events and golf to support ministry at St. Mary's, Mohegan Lake. For more information,
click here or call 914-528-3972.
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A Tale of Two Houses
With the Rev. Canon Ted Copland
Thursday, September 28, 6:30 p.m.
House of the Redeemer, 7 East 95th Street, Manhattan
A few blocks from the House of the Redeemer is 180 East 101st Street. Still a home for immigrants to America, it was the first stop for Elizabeth MacKillop, a child from Edinburgh, during those early years of the 20th century when Edith Shepard Fabbri was about to build the house we enjoy today. Reflections will be offered on how these two homes, and the lives of Edith and Elizabeth, provide snapshots of American life then and now. Free of charge, but RSVP is required to [email protected] or 212-289-0399.
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Anti-Racism Workshop
Friday and Saturday, September 29 and 30 (A two-part program held on consecutive days)
St. Paul's on the Hill, Ossining
For a flier,
click here
. For more information and to register, click here.
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Mid-Hudson Regional Council
Saturday, September 30, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Details, location and exact times to be announced.
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Apartments by the Sea
Saturday, October 1, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Check-in at Flagship Brewery, 40 Minthorne Street, Staten Island
A walking tour of Staten Island apartments to benefit the Christ Church, New Brighton outreach and music programs. Cost: $50/person.
Click here for the flier/registration form, or call 718-727-6100.
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Agents of Peace in a Time of Fear
A retreat led by the Rev. Masud Syedullah, TSSF & the Rev. Garrett Mettler
Tuesday, October 3 - Friday, October 6
Holy Cross Monastery, 1615 Route 9W (Broadway), West Park
This retreat aims to reinforce trust in and dedication to the peacemaking work of Christ. Cost: $450 (deposit $150). For more information about this and other retreat programs at Holy Cross Monastery,
click here.
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Diocesan Liturgy Festival
Saturday, October 7, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
Save the date - details to come.
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Pension Changes Informational Meeting for Retired Clergy
Wednesday, October 11, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location to be announced
Save the date - registration will open shortly. Questions? Contact Chontel Simmons, Director of Human Resources, at
[email protected] or 212-316-7503.
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From Urbino to Manhattan: The Della Rovere Library
Thursday, October 12, 6:30 p.m.
House of the Redeemer, 7 East 95th Street, Manhattan
In 1607, the last Duke of Urbino built a great library in the ducal summer palace in Urbania to celebrate the birth of a long-awaited heir. Two and half centuries later the magnificent shelving was shipped across the Atlantic by an aesthete-architect, Egisto Fabbri as the jewel decorating one of the loveliest houses of the Upper East Side. This is the story of how Manhattan became a safe haven for the wreckage of a splendid Renaissance duchy. Tickets $25. To reserve, email
[email protected] or call 212-289-0399.
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Global Mission Fair
Saturday, October 14, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Christ Church, 17 Sagamore Road, Bronxville
Save the date - details and registration to follow.
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Deacons' Conference
Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21
Save the date - details to follow.
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Episcopal Church Women's 54th Annual Fall Conference
Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21
Stony Point Center, Stony Point, NY
Save the date - details to follow.
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Pastoral Programs at the Cathedral
Cathedral House, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan
Dialogues on Race & Religion
Monday nights at 7:00 p.m.
Opportunities for engagement on the intersection of race and
religion.
Hebrew Bible Study w/JTS
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Rabbinical students from Jewish Theological
Seminary lead study on portions of the Hebrew Bible.
Congregation members, members of the community, and anyone
interested are welcome to attend and participate in this interreligious
exploration of text, tradition, and faith.
Pastoral Theology & Health
First Saturdays of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Opportunities for faith leaders in the community and the
Church to come together to discuss issues facing the tangible
well being of the people of God.
For more information on the above, including a full schedule of speakers,
click here to visit the website of the Cathedral Congregation of St. Saviour, or call 212-316-7456. For a flier,
click here.
For a full listing of Pastoral Programs on the Cathedral calendar,
click here.
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CareerSearchers
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
St. Michael's Church, 225 West 99th Street, Manhattan
Phone Line Prayer
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Wednesdays, 9:00 p.m. Call 641-715-3865, and use Access Code 153978
For more information, email Fr. Nathanael Saint-Pierre at [email protected] or Fr. Andrew Butler at [email protected]. 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 calendar
here
and the Cathedral calendar here.
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MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, THE ARTS
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A Summer of Sculpture
Now through Sunday, September 10
Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Amsterdam Avenue at West 112th Street, Manhattan
Three concurrent exhibitions:
- Greg Wyatt: The Peace Fountain & Animals of Freedom
- National Sculpture Society: A Blessing of Animals
- The Art Students League: Model to Monuments Retrospective
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And don't forget to check...
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the Cathedral calendar
here.
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UPCOMING DIOCESAN DEADLINES
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Diocesan Fund for Clergy Critical Needs
Applications due Friday, September 1
(for consideration at the September 7 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:
- Medical/dental and other needs. See the application form here.
- Educational grants. See the application form here.
For more information, click here. If you have questions about submitting either application, please contact Ms. Zoraida Marte at 212-316-7478 or
[email protected].
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Property Support Grants & Loans
Applications due Monday, October 2
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Grants and loans for capital repairs to parish buildings are available through the diocesan Property Support Office. Applications are due on the first business day of each quarter.
Contact the Property Support Office for an application and to discuss your congregation's needs before beginning your application:
[email protected] or 212-316-7428.
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ADVANCE NOTICES, ITEMS OF INTEREST,
SAVE-THE-DATES, LATER DEADLINES
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Anti-Racism Workshops
and other events in 2017
sponsored by the Anti-Racism Committee
Save the dates or register now!
For information on each of the upcoming events, click on the event name.
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For information on the diocesan Anti-Racism Committee,
click here.
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Bedell Fund Grant
Open to churches in Region II (Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties)
St. Matthew's Church, Bedford accepts 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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Church Club of New York
The Church Club works to strengthen the life and faith of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion by offering interchurch fellowship, educational, service, and social opportunities, and supports theological education and service ministries of young adults in the surrounding dioceses. For more information, click here, email [email protected] or call 212-282-7418.
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Diocesan Convention
Saturday, November 11, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
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Episcopal Charities Annual Tribute Dinner
Monday, December 4
Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Manhattan
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Honoring Martin J. Sullivan, Operating Partner, Lightyear Capital, and Owen D. Thomas, CEO, Boston Properties. The event is a fundraiser to support the 100 programs of Episcopal Charities, located throughout the Diocese. For more information,
click here.
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Episcopal Charities ~ New Grant Opportunities
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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. For more information,
click here
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Professional Development grants allow current Episcopal Charities' grantees
to pay for training for both staff and volunteers. For more information,
click here
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Nightwatch Crossroads at the Cathedral
2017-2018 Season
For information on the Crossroads Christian and Crossroads Interspiritual retreats for middle and high school students, youth groups and their adult chaperones at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan, click here.
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Cristosal Global School Seminar: "Human Rights, Reconciliation and Faith"
October 2-9
San Salvador, El Salvador
Cost: $970 (airfare and visa fee not included). Registration is limited. Deadline to register: Monday, July 31. For the more information and to register,
click here.
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Holy Land Pilgrimage
With the Rev. Joade Dauer-Cardasis and the people of St. Peter's, Bronx
Monday, November 6-Wednesday, November 15
A pilgrimage and all-expense-included guided journey to the Biblical sites of Israel. The guided tour will be led by Journeys Unlimited.
For the flyer with detailed information,
click here
. To reserve your space, please fill out the application on the back of the flyer and send in your deposit to Journeys Unlimited. Please also notify Rev. Dauer-Cardasis or Cheryl Seeley, Parish Administrator at
[email protected]
or 718-931-9270.
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Pilgrimage in South India: Chennai, Cochin & Goa
Feb. 17-25, 2018
Join the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass and the people of Christ Church in Short Hills, NJ and visit historic sites and learn about three lines of Indian Christianity - the Mar Thoma Church that traces back to the Apostle Thomas; the Roman Church that came with St. Francis Xavier; and Anglican Christianity, which lives on today in the ecumenical Church of South India. Also visited will be Jewish and Hindu sites and modern India's incredible cultural heritage will be experienced. For more information,
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
Job listings on the Episcopal Digital Network
(Includes clergy and lay positions from around the country)
Browse all.
Positions at the Seamen's Church Institute
Positions at Trinity Wall Street
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Children's Ministry Coordinator/Teacher
Christ Church Riverdale, Bronx
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Director for Theological Education
Anglican Communion Office, London, England
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Sunday School Teacher
Church of the Ascension, Manhattan
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Veterinarian for Parish Vet Clinic Ministry
St. Clement's Church, Manhattan
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Baldwin Electronic Organ Available for Church Use
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St. Andrew's Church, New Paltz will be replacing its working ca. 1973 Baldwin electronic organ, and will donate it to any church that can use it. Details: Two manuals; full pedal board; five Baldwin speakers; bench and hinged music stand. Console measurements: 54-1/2" W, 27-1/2" D (50" with pedal board and bench), 43-1/2" H. Call the church office at 845-255-5098 or the Reverend Robin L. James at 845-419-5081.
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Bibles, Prayer Books and Hymnals
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Bibles, BCPs and/or Hymnals beyond your reach financially? The Bible and Common Prayer Book Society of the Episcopal Church may be able to assist you by making a grant of worship materials. For more information, click here.
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Common Bond
"Stained Glass: Windows on this World and the Next"
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Common Bond is the technical journal of the Sacred Sites Program of the New York Landmarks Conservancy. To view this special issue, click here.
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Diocesan Calendar of Intercession
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Also known as the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, invites prayers for the mission of the diocese as realized in many ministry settings and through the diverse vocations of ordained and lay leaders.
Click here to learn more and access the calendar.
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Episcopal Church Foundation - Vestry Resource Guide
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.
Visit the new ECF Vital Practices website:
www.ecfvp.org
. (For an introduction to the new website, click here.)
Episcopal Church Foundation - Webinars
A wide range of webinars for clergy and lay parish leaders developing their leadership and financial resources. 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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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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Menu of Hope
An Immigration Resource from Rural & Migrant Ministry
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The Menu of Hope is a resource guide for individuals, congregations, and other institutions that are looking for ways to stand with our immigrant brothers and sisters. The Menu is now available to download online or for print orders.
Click here for the Menu's webpage.
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NYC Clergy Parking Permits
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Public Affairs Toolkit
From the Office of Communication, The Episcopal Church
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Designed to make research and facilitation easy as you develop your messages, addresses, letters, presentations and op-ed pieces focusing on Christian ideals, evangelism, forgiveness, social issues, community concerns, reconciliation, etc. To access the Toolkit,
click here.
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Trinity Retreat Center, West Cornwall, CT
Reservations open for 2017-2018
Trinity Retreat Center is reopening this fall and taking reservation requests for the 2017-2018 program year. Churches, dioceses, and not-for-profit organizations are invited to submit reservation requests - click here. Space is filling up quickly and weekends this fall are already booked; weekday retreats in the fall, and weekends and weekdays in 2018 are still available. Confirmations will be sent and reservation conflicts will be reviewed and reconciled. Please email questions about rates or reservations to [email protected].
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GETTING THE WORD OUT ABOUT YOUR EVENTS
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Paid advertising in The Episcopal New Yorker
For rates and to contact our advertising sales representatives, click here.
As the official news publication of the diocese,
The Episcopal New Yorker reaches more than 30,000 households representing every congregation in the diocese. Read by laypersons and clergy, this award-winning newspaper informs, inspires, teaches and promotes understanding among the diverse constituencies in the diocese.
Free listings in "Events & More"
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Next issue planned August 10 Submissions due no later than August 4
"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.
Everyone in your congregation can receive Events & More. Point them here:
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THE EPISCOPAL NEW YORKER MAILING LIST!
The Episcopal New Yorker is the official news publication of the diocese, informing, inspiring, teaching, and promoting understanding among our diverse constituencies. Every member of every congregation in the diocese may receive it free of charge.
Congregations
Chances are, your congregation's ENY mailing list is out-of-date, but updates are easy! For help, email Andrew Gary at
[email protected].
Individuals
If you're not receiving the
ENY, email Andrew Gary at
[email protected] with your name, mailing address, and the name of the congregation where you are a member. You'll receive the newspaper four times per year.
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