Events & More
Listings from the Bishop's Offices
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The 242nd Diocesan Convention
November 9-10, 2018
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~ Ongoing Feature! ~
Parish Services
and Other Events
Including those for
Advent and Christmas
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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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Chances are, your congregation's Episcopal New Yorker mailing list is out-of-date, but updates are easy!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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Episcopal Asian Supper Table (EAST) Meeting ~ "Labor Trafficking and US Law: Made for Each Other"
Saturday, November 17, 4:30 p.m.
St. James' Church, 865 Madison Avenue, Manhattan
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Celebration of a New Ministry at St. Luke's Church, Somers
Sunday, November 18, 10:00 a.m.
St. Luke's Church, 331 Route 100, Somers
The Rev. Michael Watson will be commissioned as priest-in-charge. The Rev. Canon K. Jeanne Person will preside and preach. For more information,
click here
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A Service of Dedication: 125 Years
A Cathedral Anniversary ~ The Most Rev. Michael Curry, preaching
Sunday, November 18, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
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Episcopal Charities New Grantseekers' Orientation Webinars
Thursday, November 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 8, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 24, 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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Celebration of a New Ministry at the Church of the Holy Communion, Mahopac
Sunday, December 2, 9:15 a.m.
Church of the Holy Communion, 1055 Route 6, Mahopac
The Rev. Kathleen Berkowe will be commissioned as priest-in-charge. The Rev. Canon K. Jeanne Person will preside and preach. For more information,
click here
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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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Documentary Viewing:
The Rape of Recy Taylor
Thursday, December 6, 7:00 p.m.
St. Mary's Church (Manhattanville), 521 West 126th Street, Manhattan
Co-sponsored by the New York Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians and the Diocesan Task Force on Domestic Violence. For more information,
click here
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Celebration of a New Ministry at All Saints' Church, Harrison
Sunday, December 16, 10:00 a.m.
All Saints' Church, 300 Harrison Avenue, Harrison
The Rev. Tami Burks will be commissioned as priest-in-charge. The Rev. Carol Gadsden will preside and preach. For more information,
click here
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Celebration of a New Ministry at St. Matthew's Church, Bedford
(Rescheduled due to snow on November 15)
Sunday, December 23, 10:00 a.m.
St. Matthew's Church, 390 Cantitoe Street, Bedford
The Rev. John Zahl will be instituted and inducted as rector. The Rt. Rev. Andrew ML Dietsche will preside. For more information,
click here
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Celebration of a New Ministry at St. Augustine's Church, Croton-on-Hudson
Saturday, January 12, 10:30 a.m.
St. Augustine's Church, 6 Old Post Road North, Croton-on-Hudson
The Rev. Jennifer Owen will be instituted and inducted as rector. The Rt. Rev. Andrew ML Dietsche will preside. The Rev. James Lemler will preach. For more information,
click here
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Anti-Racism Training Workshop (Bronx)
Friday and Saturday, January 18 and 19, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (each day)
St. Margaret's Church (Longwood), 940 East 156th Street, Bronx
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Diocesan Chorister Festival
Saturday, January 26, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
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Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration
Saturday, February 9, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan
Don't just attend ~ Participate! For more information and to sign up,
click here
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Celebration of a New Ministry at St. Barnabas' Church, Irvington
Saturday, February 23, 4:00 p.m.
St. Barnabas' Church, 15 North Broadway, Irvington-on-Hudson
The Rev. Gareth Evans will be instituted and inducted as rector. The Rt. Rev. Allen K. Shin will preside. Br. Geoffrey Tristram, SSJE will preach. 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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2019 Hispanic Grants
Applications due Friday, November 30
For more information and the application form,
click here
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Episcopal Charities Youth Opportunity Grants
Intent to Apply Form due Friday, January 4, 2019 (
Click here
for the form.)
The full application is due Friday, February 1, 2019
In early December, Episcopal Charities will begin accepting proposals for Youth Opportunity Grants (YOG) for the summer of 2019 and the 2019-20 academic year. These grants are awarded to parish-based outreach programs addressing the needs of children and youth in communities throughout the Episcopal Diocese of New York, including children’s academic enrichment, children’s arts, summer recreation, health and wellness, and skills-building programs. 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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New York Altar Guild 2019 Grants Cycle
Applications due Friday, February 1, 2019
For the guidelines and application form,
click here
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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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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)
For the "help available" announcement,
click here
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Clergy Positions Open in the Diocese of New York
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Lay Positions Open in the Diocese of New York
Including Director of Development, Episcopal Charities
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Positions at The Episcopal Church
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Position listings on the Episcopal Digital Network
(Includes clergy and lay positions 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.
Everyone in your congregation can receive Events & More. Point them here:
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