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May 17, 2018
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~ Ongoing Feature! ~
Parish Services and Other Events 
are now posted directly on the diocesan website. To view the listings, visit the homepage at
www.dioceseny.org or
Please note: We are no longer publishing individual parish events in "Events & More." Parish offices and clergy in charge of parishes were sent instructions on how to post things on the diocesan website. If you did not receive or have mislaid the instructions,
click here
- but please make sure you are not duplicating any efforts made by your parish colleagues by conferring with them and checking the existing listings.
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Don't forget to check...
the Cathedral calendar
here.
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THE EPISCOPAL NEW YORKER
IS MAILED TO HOUSEHOLDS FOUR TIMES PER YEAR. HELP US UPDATE THE MAILING LIST!
Congregations
Chances are, your congregation's
Episcopal New Yorker mailing list is out-of-date, but updates are easy! For help, email Andrew Gary at
[email protected].
Individuals
If you're not receiving a paper copy of the
Episcopal New Yorker
but would like to, email Andrew Gary at
[email protected]
with your name, mailing address, and the name of the congregation where you are a member.
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DIOCESAN EVENTS AND NOTICES
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A Liturgy of Lamentation
Thursday, May 17, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
Part of the diocesan Year of Lamentations. For more information, click here.
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Postponed ~ Eucharistic Minister/Eucharistic Visitor Training (Goshen)
Please note that this training, originally planned for May 19, has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course.
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Creating an Inclusive Youth Program
An Episcopal Charities Sustainability Institute In-Person Workshop
Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Church, 151 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie
For more information and to register, click here.
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United Thank Offering (UTO) Spring Ingathering and Annual Meeting of Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Church of St. Joseph of Arimathea (Elmsford), 2172 Saw Mill Road, White Plains
For more information, click here or call Margaret Moses at 914-699-8142.
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37th Annual Spirit of the City Gala
Wednesday, May 23, 6:00 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
Celebrating 125 years since the laying of the Cathedral cornerstone, and the official designation of the Cathedral as a New York City landmark - with a special tribute to Jos
é V. Torres and his leadership in the Cathedral's education programs. For more information,
click here.
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Cathedral Confirmations and Receptions
The Rt. Rev. Mary D. Glasspool, presiding
Saturday, June 2, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
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Volunteer Management: Essential Ingredients and Successful Recipes for Volunteer Engagement
An Episcopal Charities Sustainability Institute Webinar
Thursday, June 7, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
or
Wednesday, June 13, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
For more information and to register,
click here.
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Celebration of a New Ministry
Thursday, June 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Christ's Church, Rectory Street, Rye
The Rev. Katherine M. Malin will be inducted as rector. The Rt. Rev. Andrew Dietsche will preside. For more information, click here.
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NYC Pride March
Sunday, June 24, 12:00 noon (Step-Off)
The Diocese's float will take part in the annual event (details to follow). For more information on the March,
click here.
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The 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church
July 5-13
Austin, Texas
The diocese will be represented by its bishops along with its delegation of clergy and lay deputies (for delegation members,
click here). For general information on the convention,
click here.
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Jonathan Daniels Civil Rights Youth Pilgrimage
August 9-11
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Diocesan Fund for Clergy Critical Needs
Applications due Friday, June 1
(for consideration at the June 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.
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First Steps Grants
Applications due Friday, June 15
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First Steps Grants are small grants of up to $2,500 each that are awarded to Episcopal churches in the diocese. The sole purpose of First Steps Grants is to grow the Episcopal Diocese of New York by creating stronger and healthier parishes. A total of $10,000 is available from the diocesan budget for this program. Funds awarded under this program are to support projects for which applicants can articulate how they will result in spiritual and numerical growth, and have the potential to be replicated at other parishes in the diocese. First Steps Grants are not intended for on-going operating expenses, benevolence, or capital improvements.
For more information, including the guidelines and application,
click here.
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A reminder for all congregations:
Remember to file your 2017 Parochial Report!
Filing deadline was March 1 - If you missed it, please file ASAP!
All congregations should have received the 2017 Parochial Report Mailing from the Executive Office of the General Convention which included an explanatory letter along with the congregation's Unique Episcopal Identifier (UEID) and Personal Information Number (PIN) for online filing. For more information - or if you didn't receive the mailing - click here or email [email protected].
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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 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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Clergy Rental Housing Available ~ New, lower rent
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. $1,500 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].
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Office Space Wanted
In or close to New York City
The Fellowship of Reconciliation (
www.forusa.org) is an international interfaith movement with branches and affiliated groups in over 50 countries. FOR was founded in Cambridge, England in December 1914, and the US branch was founded in Garden City, New York in 1915. The US branch, organized as a New York not-for-profit corporation, is moving from its current headquarters in Nyack and is seeking a new space to rent, preferably on a church property, in or closer to New York City.
We are looking for a space that can function as an administrative center with 2 to 3 employees, either as one open space or multiple smaller offices. The right to use a conference room, parish hall or other similar space for periodic meetings with visitors to organize things like UN conferences would also be appreciated. Please c
ontact Max Hess, Interim Executive Director, at [email protected] or 404-721-6520.
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Led by the Revs. Matthew Mead and Randy Alexander
Monday, August 20-Friday, August 31
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Guided Holiday Retreat: "Peaks, Shallows and Deeps: Lakeside Reflections on Christian Discipleship Today"
Hosted by the Church of the Ascension, Lake Como, Cadenabbia, Italy
October 7-12
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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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Lay Positions Open across the Diocese of New York
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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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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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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Phone Line Prayer
Wednesdays, 9:00 p.m.
Call 641-715-3865, and use Access Code 153978
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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
Churches, dioceses, and not-for-profit organizations are invited to submit reservation requests - click here. Space fills up quickly. 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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Undocumented: What Do Faith Communities Need to Know?
Resources Available for Congregations Seeking Information about
U.S. Immigration Including DACA, Temporary Protected Status, and Sanctuary
Lectures and panel discussions covering the immigrant experience, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), temporary protected status, and sanctuary from the teach-in may be watched on demand at trinitywallstreet.org/undocumented.
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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 on the diocesan website
See the "Special Notice" above about adding your congregation's events to this new special section on the diocesan website -
www.dioceseny.org.
"Events & More" will continue to highlight diocesan events and point to the Parish Listings on the diocesan website.
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Next issue planned June 7.
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