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September 29, 2017
SPECIAL NOTICES

 

Service for the Victims of Natural Disasters in the Caribbean and Mexico
Saturday, October 7, 12 noon
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan

As Bishop Dietsche wrote to the people of the Diocese, "the Eucharist will gather us to remember, pray and give for the relief of the people and the redevelopment of the lands directly affected, and to support and pray for the many relatives and friends in our Diocese who are grieving. The offering will be sent to Episcopal Relief & Development for use in the affected countries."

Please note: We will not be receiving donations of goods (supplies,
toys, food, etc.) - only money offerings for relief and redevelopment.

If you cannot attend, please donate to the funds below.

Hurricane Relief Fund
To donate via Episcopal Relief & Development, click here.
For updates, click here.

Earthquakes in Mexico
To donate via Episcopal Relief & Development's
International Disaster Response Fund, click here.
For updates, click here.

Ready to Serve
If you are interested in serving as a Volunteer
when conditions permit,  sign up here.



Please help with the establishment of the planned
Diocesan Credit Union
by taking our short survey (approx. 5 mins.)

For more information and
links to the survey in English and Spanish, click here.

CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS
(Music, performance and the arts are listed separately below) 

 
Celebrations of New Ministries
Click on the name for more information
Mid-Hudson Regional Council
Saturday, September 30, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
St. Anne's Church, 179 East Main Street, Washingtonville

For the notice, click here. To register, click here. Questions? Contact Val Stelcen at [email protected] or 845-338-1086.
Hymnathon!
Saturday, September 30, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Christ's Church, 2 Rectory Street, Rye

A fundraiser in support of the choir's August 2018 pilgrimage to England. For more information, click here.
Thomas Merton & David Jones: Celtic Visionaries for Our Time and Why We Need to Attend to Them
With Dr. Michael W. Higgins
Saturday, September 30, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, Room 207, Manhattan

Cost: $20 (Free for members of Thomas Merton NYC and students). For more information, click here.
The Feast of St. Francis and the Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 1, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan

The perennial favorite commemorating St. Francis of Assisi, with the blessing of animals large and small.  For more information, click here - and please note the policy on admittance passes for this popular event.
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.
Diocesan Liturgy Festival
POSTPONED

Please note that this event - originally scheduled for Saturday, October 7 - has been postponed to a later date. Those who have registered and paid will have their registration fees refunded. We apologize for this inconvenience. For the postponement announcement, click here.
Annual Family-Style Roast Pork Dinner
Saturday, October 7, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Trinity Church, 28 Chapel Street, Garnerville

First-come, first-served. Take out available. Tickets: $15 adults, $8 children. For more information, call 845-947-1090 or email [email protected].
Enriching Your Retirement
A Day with Bishop Dietsche and the Church Pension Group
Wednesday, October 11, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
St. Paul's on-the-Hill, 40 Ganung Drive, Ossining

For more information and to register, click here.  (Please note this event is for retired clergy, their spouses, and surviving spouses only. Deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 2.)

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.

Global Mission Fair
Saturday, October 14, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Christ Church, 17 Sagamore Road, Bronxville

For more information and to register, click here. Registration fee: $20 until Oct. 1 ($30 thereafter). Lunch included.
Stronger Together: Creating Christian-Muslim Alliances
A one-day conference for religious leaders
POSTPONED

Please note that this conference - originally scheduled for Saturday, October 14 - has been postponed to a date to be determined.  For more information, please visit www.rootsandbranchesprograms.org.
Episcopal Charities' October Sustainability Institute Workshop
"Making Sense of Mysterious Behavior: Mental Health in Feeding Programs and Food Pantries"
Saturday, October 14, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Diocesan House, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan
Saturday, October 21, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Church, 161 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie

This workshop - offered once in Manhattan and once in Poughkeepsie - will offer outreach staff and volunteers tools to understand and work effectively with guests who exhibit challenging behaviors due to mental illness. All Sustainability Institute workshops are open to anyone in the Diocese who serves as a staff member or volunteer in a parish-based outreach program. For more information and to register, click here.
The "Fourth Industrial Revolution" vs. Religion
With the Rev. Canon John F. Rice, D. Min.
Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 p.m.
House of the Redeemer, 7 East 95th Street, Manhattan

Those of us a certain age find ourselves on the brink of a world vastly - possibly irrevocably - altered from the one we know. The speaker will share concerns and hopes for a tomorrow that includes a God of unchanging love and compassion for all. Free, but please RSVP to [email protected] or call 212-289-0399.

For more information on this and other programs at the House, click here.
Episcopal Charities' New Grantseekers' Webinars
Wednesday, October 18, 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 30, 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 13, 12:30 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.
An Evening with the Bishop of Cuba
Wednesday, October 18, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
St. Bartholomew's Church, 325 Park Avenue, Manhattan

Sponsored by the Church Club of New York, the evening includes a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, a conversation with the Bishop of Cuba, and a reception. For more information, phone 212-828-7418 or email [email protected].
Hear the Silent Cry from the Victims of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking
Thursday, October 19, 6:30 p.m.
St. Bartholomew's Church, enter at 109 East 50th Street, Manhattan

Co-sponsored by the diocesan Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking task forces. For more information and to register, click here. For a flier, click here.
Episcopal Church Women's 54th Annual Fall Conference:  "Women of Power Share Their Truths"
Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21
Stony Point Center, Stony Point, NY

Please register by Monday, October 9. For the registration form, click here. For more information, contact conference registrar Alma Augustus at [email protected] or 718-893-5933.
St. Paul's and Trinity, Tivoli Bicentennial Celebration
Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22
St. Paul's and Trinity Parish, 39 Woods Road, Tivoli

For a list of activities, click here or visit the website at www.stpaulstivoli.org.

Bronx Community Green Fair
Sunday, October 22, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Church of the Mediator, 260 West 231st Street, Bronx

Hosted by the Church of the Mediator and Christ Church Riverdale with a coalition of eight faith and community groups.  Exhibitors will present information and activities on energy efficiency, green energy technologies, recycling, off-the-grid household products, green jobs, and more. The Bronx Children's Museum bus, an electric car demonstration, and a local farmer's market are among the activities available. Entrance is free and all are welcome. For information contact [email protected].
Insights & Ideas: A Centennial Conversation
Hosted by Church Pension Group
Thursday, October 26, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
St. Bartholomew's Church, 325 Park Avenue, Manhattan

Hear what thought leaders in the Church, the private sector and CPG have to say on issues of interest to the Church and to CPG. Be part of the conversation. The day w ill feature discussions on the demographics of a changing church and investing for positive impact. For more information and to register, click here.
Depression, Trauma, Addiction: Demystifying Demons
Friday, October 27, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 7 West 55th Street, Manhattan

A free conference for individuals and families impacted by depression, trauma or addiction, and for those who care for them. For more information and to register, click here. For a flier, click here.
eFormation Bootcamp: Workshops on Digital Media for Ministry
Friday, October 27, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Seabury Auditorium, General Theological Seminary, 440 West 21st Street, Manhattan

Co-sponsored by the General Theological Seminary and the Center for the Ministry of Teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary, the day will feature "digital evangelists" sharing their wisdom and offering practical tools for ministry. Cost: $30 ($25 for students and alumni). For more information and to register (by Oct. 13), click here.
Screening: The Sultan and the Saint
A docudrama film about Muslim-Christian peacemaking
Monday, October 30, 6:30 p.m.
Rosenthal Pavilion, 60 Washington Square South, 10th Floor, Manhattan

Followed by discussion of its relevance to contemporary efforts to create positive relationships between Christians and Muslims. Co-sponsored by the Canterbury Downtown Campus Ministry at NYU and the Episcopal-Muslim Relations Committee. Tickets: $10 (free for students). To purchase, click here. For a flyer, click here.
Safe Church Training
Friday, November 3, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Donegan Hall, Diocesan House - on the Close of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine

For more information and to register, click here.
God is One: The Perfect Unity of the Triune God
Lecture by the Rev. Dr. Katherine Sonderegger, Virginia Theological Seminary
Wednesday, November 8, 6:30 p.m.
Saint Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue and 53rd Street, Manhattan

For more information, click here or email the Rev. Joel Daniels at [email protected].
Diocesan Convention
Saturday, November 11, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan

For more information, click here.
The Luminous Gospels
A retreat led by the Rev. Matthew Wright
Tuesday, November 14 - Friday, November 17
Holy Cross Monastery, 1615 Route 9W (Broadway), West Park

An exploration of early Christian Wisdom literature, paying particular attention to the Gospels of Thomas, Mary Magdalene, and Philip. Cost: $350 (deposit: $80).  For more information about this or other retreat program at Holy Cross Monastery, click here or call 845-384-6660.
Episcopal Charities Annual Tribute Dinner
Monday, December 4
Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Manhattan
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.
CareerSearchers
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
St. Michael's Church, 225 West 99th Street, Manhattan

A job search support group open to all. For information, click here  or email [email protected] .

Phone Line Prayer
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.
And don't forget to check...
the Diocesan calendar here  and the Cathedral calendar here.
MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, THE ARTS

(Mostly) Bach
Raymond Erickson, harpsichord
Monday, October 2, 8:00 p.m.
Church of St. Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson Street, Manhattan
Tickets: $25, to benefit the St. Luke's Concert Series. To purchase, click here. For more information, email [email protected] or call 212-414-7440.
Aeschylus' The Libation Bearers
Black Orchid Theatre Company ~ Craig Hutchison, artistic director
Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 8, 3:00 p.m.
Bentley Theatre, Church of the Resurrection, 119 East 74th Street, Manhattan

Tickets: $20, online or at the door. For more information and to purchase, click here or email  [email protected].
Notes to Wherever
Written and performed by Judy Frank
Thursday, October 12, 7:00 pm
Guild Hall, Church of the Transfiguration, 1 East 29th Street, Manhattan

A solo show on the relationship of loss and love.  A reception will follow. Tickets: $20 general admission ($15 for Episcopal Actors Guild members). To reserve, call 212-685-2927 or email [email protected]. For more information, click here.
Rhythm Rising: Latin and Brazilian Jazz
Friday, October 20, 7:30 p.m.
All Saints' Church, 300 Harrison Avenue, Harrison

Free. For more information, click here.
Barokorkest: 1 8th-Century Flanders & Holland
Early Music New York ~ Frederick Renz, director, with Barthold Kuijken, flute
Sunday, October 22, 5:00 pm
First Church of Christ, Scientist; Central Park West at 68th Street, Manhattan
Tickets $40 ($20 for students with ID at the door). For more information and to purchase, click here or call 212-280-0330.
Musica Sacra: Schütz, Bach, Brahms, and Bruckner
Kent Tritle, music director
Wednesday, October 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
Tickets: $25, $45 and $75. For more information and to purchase, click here.

Song of Songs
Choir of St. Luke in the Fields ~ David Shuler, director
Thursday, October 26, 8:00 p.m. (Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 p.m.)
Church of St. Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson Street, Manhattan

Settings of texts from the Old Testament's Song of Solomon by Renaissance masters. General admission $35 (Students/seniors $25). For more information and to purchase, click here or call 212-414-7440.
Vivaldi's Gloria: A Concert of Beloved Choral Music
Sunday, October 29, 4:00 p.m.
St. Stephen's Church, Bedford Road, Armonk

For more information, email [email protected] or call 914-273-3812.

Aeschylus' The Eumenides
Black Orchid Theatre Company ~ Craig Hutchison, artistic director
Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 5, 3:00 p.m.
bentley Theatre, Church of the Resurrection, 119 East 74th Street, Manhattan

Tickets: $20, online or at the door. For more information and to purchase, click here or email  [email protected].
And don't forget to check...
the Cathedral calendar here.
UPCOMING DIOCESAN DEADLINES
Property Support Grants & Loans
Applications due Monday, October 2
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.
2018 Hispanic Grants
Applications due Tuesday, October 31
Hispanic Grants are offered for support of Hispanic ministries that foster Congregational Development, not for salaries or outreach programs. If you have questions, please contact the Rev. Canon Altagracia Perez-Bullard, PhD, Canon for Congregational Vitality, [email protected] or 212-316-7433.
Diocesan Fund for Clergy Critical Needs
Applications due Friday, December 1
(for consideration at the December 7 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. 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]. ( In cases where there is a need that cannot be met under these criteria, please contact the Rev. Canon Blake Rider at 212-316-7415 or [email protected] . Other funds are available that might be able to address the situation.)
ADVANCE NOTICES, ITEMS OF INTEREST,
SAVE-THE-DATES, LATER DEADLINES


The Episcopal New Yorker
Summer 2017 ~  Race Issue
F or the online edition, click here .

Please note: The Cathedral of St. John the Divine has let us know that some of the event dates in the calendar they provided for printing on page 51 are incorrect.  Please make sure to double-check events that interest you on the Cathedral website or in this corrected calendar.

 

Within the Diocese 

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.
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.
Clergy Rental Housing Available
Mt. Vernon, New York
Spacious and freshly painted 3br, 1-1/2 bath rectory home in a quiet family neighborhood on the Northside near the Pelham border. Entry foyer leads to large living room with wood floors and fireplace, sunroom, large eat-in kitchen and separate dining room. Partially finished basement, side yard with patio, and detached garage. New gas heater. Near all transportation, commuter railroads highways, shops and restaurants. $2,000 month, excludes utilities. At least one occupant must be a deacon, priest, bishop, etc. For more information contact Church of Saints John, Paul, & Clement vestry member Wendy Ball-Attipoe at [email protected].
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.
Beyond the Diocese 

Discipleship Matters Conference
Monday-Wednesday, October 16-18
St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh - Flourtown, PA

For more information and to register, click here.
Advanced Spiritual Writers' Retreat
Wednesday-Thursday, November 15-16
Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River, NJ

For more information and to register, click here.
Equipped for Every Good Work: Practical Tools for Tough Times
2018 Church Leadership Conference
Friday-Sunday, March 2-4
Kanuga, Hendersonville, NC

For more information and to register, click here.
HELP AVAILABLE
Bookkeeper/Parish Administrator/Office Assistant (part time)
For the announcement, click here.
POSITIONS OPEN
Clergy Positions Open in the Diocese of New York
Click here to view them on the diocesan website.

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
Bookkeeper (part time)
Church of the Epiphany, Manhattan
For the posting (current 9/28), click here.
RESOURCES

Baldwin Electronic Organ Available for Church Use
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 Rev. Robin L. James at 845-419-5081.
Bibles, Prayer Books and Hymnals
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.
Diocesan Calendar of Intercession
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.

Diocesan Clergy ID Cards
Contact Gina Brown at [email protected] or 212-932-7326.
Episcopal Church Foundation - Vestry Resource Guide
To order, click here or call 800-543-1813.

Episcopal Church Foundation - Vital Practices
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 .
Episcopal News Service - News in English, French and Spanish
  • 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.
Menu of Hope
An Immigration Resource from Rural & Migrant Ministry
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.
NYC Clergy Parking Permits

For information, click here.
Public Affairs Toolkit
From the Office of Communication, The Episcopal Church
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.
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].
GETTING THE WORD OUT ABOUT YOUR EVENTS

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