Events & More
Listings from the Bishop's Offices
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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
Parish offices and clergy in charge of parishes were sent instructions on how to post things on the diocesan website. If you didn't receive or have mislaid the instructions,
click here.
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Don't forget to check...
the Cathedral calendar
here
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2018
A Year of Lamentations:
The Diocese Laments
Its Role in Slavery
A unique year-long program of special events sponsored by the diocesan Reparations Committee.
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Donate to the
Diocesan India Relief Fund
To read the appeal letter from Bishops Dietsche, Shin and Glasspool,
click here
or on the image at right. Click on the link found in the letter to go to the online donation page or send a check to the address provided.
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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Chances are, your congregation's Episcopal New Yorker mailing list is out-of-date, but updates are easy!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
agary@dioceseny.org
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Individuals
If you're not receiving a paper copy of the
Episcopal New Yorker but would like to, email Andrew Gary at
agary@dioceseny.org
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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Mid-Hudson Regional Council Meeting
Saturday, September 29, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
St. James' Church, 4526 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Registration is now closed. For more information,
click here
or contact Val Stelcen at vstelcen@dioceseny.org.
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Youth Film Viewing and Discussion:
The Children's March
Sunday, September 30, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Grace Church, 130 First Avenue, Nyack
A "Year of Lamentations" event. For more information,
click here
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Deacons' Conference
Friday and Saturday, October 5 and 6
Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center, Ossining, NY
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Episcopal Charities Sustainability Institute Workshops: "Building Your Development Plan"
Thursday, October 11, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Manhattan)
Saturday, October 13, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Poughkeepsie)
How to create a new fundraising plan for your outreach program or hone your existing plan. For more information and to register for either in-person workshop,
click here
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3rd Annual Global Mission Fair
"Mission as Sustainable Transformation"
Saturday, October 13, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Church of the Heavenly Rest, Manhattan
For more information and to register,
click here
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Mid-Hudson Vestry School
Sunday, October 14 and Sunday, October 21, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
St. John's Church, 207 Albany Avenue, Kingston
The program takes place on two consecutive Sundays. For more information and to register,
click here
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Theatrical Presentation: A New York Lamentation
Sunday, October 14, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
St. Bartholomew's Church, 82 Prospect Street, White Plains
A "Year of Lamentations" event. For more information and to register,
click here
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Celebration of a New Ministry at Grace Church, Middletown
Sunday, October 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Grace Church, 58 North Street, Middletown
The Rev. Victor J. Sarrazin will be inducted as rector. The Rt. Rev. Mary D. Glasspool will preside and preach. For more information,
click here
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Responding to Domestic Violence: Introductory Workshop
A One-Day Workshop for Clergy and Lay Leaders
Thursday, October 18, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Church of the Heavenly Rest, 2 East 90th Street, Manhattan
For more information and to register,
click here
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55th Annual Episcopal Church Women's Fall Conference
"Women of Power Share Their Truths - Part II"
Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 20
Stony Point Conference Center, Stony Point, NY
For more information, including a flier/registration form,
click here
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I Want My Church to Grow: What is Congregational Development?
A Half-Day Workshop
Saturday, October 20, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Church of the Ascension, 1 Kingsley Avenue, Staten Island
For more information and to register,
click here
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A Service of Installation and a Celebration of All Cathedral Ministries
Welcoming the Rt. Rev. Clifton Daniel III as 10th Dean
Saturday, October 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
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Book Discussion:
We Were Eight Years in Power
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sunday, October 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
St. George's Church, 105 Grand Street, Newburgh
A "Year of Lamentations" event. For more information,
click here
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Episcopal Charities New Grantseekers' Orientation Webinars
Tuesday, October 23, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Online orientation sessions for anyone interested in applying for an Episcopal Charities grant. Required for all new grantseekers. For more information and to register,
click here
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"Spirit of Service and Justice"
A Benefit Reception for the New York Service & Justice Collaborative
Thursday, October 25, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Rectory, Church of the Heavenly Rest, Manhattan
For more information and to purchase tickets,
click here
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Year of Lamentations Concert: "Vibrations for a New Movement"
Saturday, October 27, 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Church of the Heavenly Rest, Manhattan
A "Year of Lamentations" event. For more information,
click here
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Activist Poet - Ian Manuel
Sunday, October 28, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
St. George's Church, 105 Grand Street, Newburgh
Sponsored by the diocesan Anti-Racism Committee. "For more information,
click here
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An Evening with David Brooks
To benefit the scholarship fund at Incarnation Camp
Thursday, November 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Princeton Club, 15 West 43rd Street, Manhattan
For more information and to purchase tickets,
click here
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Safe Church Training, Manhattan
Friday, November 2, 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Donegan Hall, Diocesan House
Pre-registration is required. For more information,
click here
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The 242nd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of New York
Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10
Crowne Plaza White Plains-Downtown, 66 Hale Avenue, White Plains
Save the dates - more information to follow.
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Celebration of a New Ministry at St. Matthew's Church, Bedford
Thursday, November 15
St. Matthew's Church, 390 Cantitoe Street, Bedford
The Rev. John Zahl will be inducted as rector. The Rt. Rev. Andrew ML Dietsche will preside. (The service will take place in the evening at a time to be announced.) For more information,
click here
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A Service of Dedication: 125 Years
A Cathedral Anniversary ~ The Most Rev. Michael Curry, preaching
Saturday, November 18, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
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Episcopal Charities 2018 Tribute Dinner
Honoring Scott D. Ferguson and John G. Talty
Monday, December 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
For more information and to purchase tickets,
click here
or call 212-316-7575.
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Episcopal Charities Basic Human Needs Grant Cycle for 2019
Applications due Friday, October 5
Basic Human Needs grants support parish-based human services programs that address the specific needs of diverse communities throughout the diocese. These include community kitchens and food pantries, homeless shelters, skills-building programs, and more. To learn more,
click here
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Important note: New applicants must attend a New Grantseekers’ Orientation Webinar. For more information and to register,
click here
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Mid-Hudson Board of Managers Funds Grants
Applications due Sunday, October 29 (note corrected date)
Board of Managers (BOM) Funds Grants are made available to congregations in the Mid-Hudson Region through benefactors who have designated their use for furthering the mission of the Episcopal Church in the Mid-Hudson Region. The Executive Committee meets twice a year to review all applications to objectively identify those programs that meet the funding guidelines. The range for grant allocations is from $1,000 to $5,000 with an average of $2,500. (Grant requests greater than $5,000 will require special consideration from the Executive Committee.) The Executive Committee of the Mid Hudson Region has the authority to designate the use of income from the Board of Managers Funds held by the Diocese for use in the Mid-Hudson Region. For more information,
click here
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Diocesan Fund for Clergy Critical Needs
Applications due Friday, November 30
(for consideration at the December 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
zmarte@dioceseny.org
. (In cases where there is a need that cannot be met under these criteria, please contact the Rev. Canon Jeanne Person at 212-932-7355 or
jperson@dioceseny.org
. Other funds are available that might be able to address the situation.)
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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 the application,
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
churchclubny@gmail.com
or call 212-282-7418.
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Rectory for Rent - City Island, Bronx
Perfect for Active Retirees or Families - Note Rent Reduction
Light, airy 4BR rectory in waterfront community referred to as "the Nantucket of the Bronx." Enjoy long walks through tree-lined streets of Victorian houses. Seafood restaurants, ice cream parlor, local shopping, museums and community diner are blocks away. Nautical community is home to writers, artists, teachers and other creative individuals. Minutes to public beaches and two public 18-hole golf courses in beautiful Pelham Bay Park - yet just 45 minutes to Manhattan, in the comfort of the express bus. Features: renovated, eat-in kitchen; 1 full bath with shower and tub; 1 half-bath. Wood floors throughout. Washer/dryer on main floor. Spacious DR. LR with French doors to full front porch. Den/office. Closets in all bedrooms. Expansive side and back yards. Next door to senior exercise programs and local theater group performances. Steps away from bus stop and express bus. Opportunity to do supply on occasion. $1,200 month, utilities included. Contact Grace Church, City Island senior warden Paul Nani at 917-940-4904.
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Clergy Rental Housing Available ~ Mount Vernon
New, lower rent
Spacious and freshly painted 3BR, 1-1/2 bath rectory home in a quiet family neighborhood on the Northside near the Pelham border. $1,500 month, excludes utilities. At least one occupant must be a deacon, priest or bishop. For more information contact Church of Saints John, Paul, & Clement vestry member Wendy Ball-Attipoe at
wendyannball@gmail.com
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Space Needed
Advance Care Alliance (a non-profit care coordination organization for individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism) is looking for surplus/under-utilized space that churches and other philanthropic organizations would able to rent per mutually beneficial agreement to locate their care managers throughout their ten-county area (that is, Orange to Suffolk counties, including all of NYC). For more information, contact Chris Bianchi, Property Manager, Advance Care Alliance of New York at
christopher.bianchi@myacany.org
or 646-868-0139.
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Two Office Spaces Available
Manhattan
Large, bright and quiet 176 sq. ft. office space available immediately. Fourth floor walk-up at Church of the Ascension office building at Fifth Avenue and 11th Street. Ideal for writer, legal practitioner, therapist or sole proprietor. Second similar office also immediately available for rent. No elevator. Not for residential use. Monthly rent $1,000 per office, includes utilities.
Contact Maurice Seaton (Warden) at
mjseaton@yahoo.com
or 201-282-7283 for more information and to view.
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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
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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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Positions at the Seamen's Church Institute
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Positions at Trinity Wall Street
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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.
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Episcopal Church Foundation
- Vestry Resource Guide
- Vital Practices
- Webinars
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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.
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ThriveNYC Mental Health First Aid Training
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene offers free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to all New Yorkers. MHFA teaches the skills needed to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges and crises. This is an eight-hour training offered seven days a week in all five boroughs. For more information,
click here
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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.
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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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Printing and Design Services from Mission Graphics
A Ministry of the Church of Our Savior, Manhattan
Established in 1976, Mission Graphics is a ministry by a church, for the Church and the Community. Let us help you with Stationery, Seasonal Campaigns, Annual Meeting Mailings, Fundraising Events, Directories, Newsletters, and more. Our capabilities include: Knowledge of Church Needs, Custom Graphic Design, Professional Quality Printing, Competitive Pricing, Quick Turnaround and Delivery, Mailing and Fulfillment. For a quote, call 212-233-2899 or email
mgraphic@oursaviorny.org
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Undocumented: What Do Faith Communities Need to Know?
Resources for Congregations
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 -
click here
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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 representative,
click here
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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.
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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
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"Events & More" will continue to highlight diocesan events and point to the Parish Listings on the diocesan website.
Next issue planned October 18.
Everyone in your congregation can receive Events & More. Point them here:
Question or comments? Email Andrew Gary.
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