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October 26, 2017
SPECIAL NOTICES

 
Volunteer with Episcopal Charities!
Opportunities in Manhattan and the Bronx

When Episcopal Charities asks parishes about their
greatest outreach needs, they often reply: Volunteers!

In response, Episcopal Charities has launched a pilot program to match volunteers from within the diocese with parish-based outreach programs in Manhattan and the Bronx. Volunteers can serve at soup kitchens, be an overnight host at a shelter for refugees, create art with kids after school, assist with grant-writing, and more. 

Interested? Click here to learn more about the program. Ready to serve? Click here to complete our volunteer application for individuals, or click here to complete an interest form for groups.

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

If you haven't responded to the survey, please do so as soon as you can!

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


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.


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

 

Celebration of a New Beginning, Nuevo Amanecer
Click on the link for more information

Celebrations of New Ministries
Click on the link for more information
Ordination of a Priest
Click on the link for more information


Undocumented: What Do Faith Communities Need to Know?  
Saturday, October 28, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Trinity Church, Broadway at Wall Street, Manhattan
AND Webcast: Live and On-demand

A half-day teach-in for people of faith to learn about current issues related to immigration, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), temporary protected status, and sanctuary. For more information and to register, 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. Free. To register, click here.
Living Together in Joy: Thomas Merton's Invitation to New Life 
A Retreat Day offered by the Thomas Merton Society
Saturday, November 4, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Union Theological Seminary (Social Hall), 3041 Broadway at West 121st Street, Manhattan

Featuring Dr. Christine Bochen, with a noon Mass at Corpus Christi Church. Cost: $35 non-members, $20 members, $10 students. For more details and to register, click here.

Missionary Life in Tanzania, 1876-1961
With the Rev. Canon Sandra McCann, MD and Martin McCann, MD
Tuesday, November 7, 6:30 p.m.
House of the Redeemer, 7 East 95th Street, Manhattan

Having spent 12 years in Africa as Episcopal Church missionaries, the speakers will discuss the history of that continent's exploration, with an emphasis on missionary movements in central Tanganyika with the Church Missionary Societies of England and Australia. Free, but please RSVP to  [email protected] or 212-289-0399. For more information on events at the House of the Redeemer, click here.
"Prove All Things, Hold Fast That Which is Good": The Story of the Episcopal Hymnal
With the Rev. Dr. Sean M. Wallace
Wednesday, November 8, 6:00 p.m.
Church of the Resurrection, 119 East 74th Street, Manhattan

Sponsored by the Church Club of New York. Followed by a reception for members and their guests at 7:15. For more information, contact the Church Club office at (212) 828-7418 or [email protected]. For information on the Church Club, 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.
Episcopal Church Foundation Book Club Webinar
The Restoration Project: A Benedictine Path to Wisdom, Strength, and Love by the Rev. Christopher Martin 
Tuesday, November 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Online webinar

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.
UTO Fall Ingathering and ECW Semiannual Meeting
Wednesday, November 15, 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan

The Fall Ingathering for the United Thank Offering will take place during the 10:30 Eucharist, with the Rt. Rev. Clifton Daniel presiding. Afterwards, the Semiannual Meeting of Episcopal Church Women will take place with the Rev. Heather Melton as the speaker. For more information, click here. For the flyer, click here.
Immigration Resource Fair and  Know-Your-Rights Workshop
Thursday, November 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
St. James' Chapel, Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan

For more information, click here.
Episcopal Charities' New Grantseekers' Webinars
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.
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.

Diocesan Chorister Festival
Saturday, January 27, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan

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.
Pastoral Programs at the Cathedral
To see the Cathedral calendar with a focus on pastoral programming, click here.

And don't forget to check...
the full Diocesan calendar here and the full Cathedral calendar here.

MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, THE ARTS

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.

Three Short Buster Keaton Comedies with Live Accompaniment
Jason Roberts, organ
Friday, November 3, 7:30 p.m.
St. Bartholomew's Church, 325 Park Avenue, Manhattan

Tickets: $20 general admission, $10 for students/seniors. For more information and to purchase, click here.
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].
Friends of Music Cocktails and Concert
Benefiting Great Music in a Great Space
Monday, November 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Synod Hall, Amsterdam Avenue at 110th Street, Manhattan

Music by Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi. Tickets: $150, $250, $500. For more information and to purchase, contact Priscilla Bayley at 212-932-7364 or [email protected].

An Evening of Gospel Music
Jeannine Otis, conductor
Friday, November 17, 7:00 p.m.
Saint James' Church, 2500 Jerome Avenue at 190th Street, Bronx

Presented by the Bronx Council. Refreshments served. Tickets: $25. For more information, call 718-367-0655.
And don't forget to check...
the Cathedral calendar here.

UPCOMING DIOCESAN DEADLINES
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.)
Property Support Grants & Loans
Applications due Tuesday, January 2, 2018
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.
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 

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. (Note: Early bird discount ends November 2.)
Evangelism Matters 2018: Episcopal Evangelism Conference
Thursday-Saturday, March 15-17
St. Paul's Church, Cleveland Heights, Ohio

For more information, click here. (Registration scheduled to open October 30.)

Heart of the Holy Land Journey: A Women's Sacred Pilgrimage
April 16-28

Co-led by Deacon Holly Galgano. Cost: $4,200 ($500 deposit). For more information and to register, click here. For a flyer, 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
RESOURCES

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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Next issue planned November 16
Submissions due no later than November 10

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Congregations
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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.