Following Jesus in Province II

The International Atlantic Province

July 2022

Welcome to Iglesia Episcopal Diócesis de Puerto Rico!

Our 13 dioceses are now: the Dioceses of Albany, Central New York, The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, La Iglesia Episcopal en Cuba, l'Église Épiscopale d'Haïti, Long Island, Newark, New Jersey, New York, Iglesia Episcopal Diócesis de Puerto Rico, Rochester, the Virgin Islands, and Western New York

News from the Province

Save the Date! Be sure to mark Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in your calendar. Province II will present a zoom information session, Say Hi to Province II. Each of the Province II dioceses will highlight their mission, ministry, and message. The session begins at 9 am Eastern. More info to come, but we wanted you to mark this day in advance!

General Convention News

Province II had a strong presence at the 80^th General Convention in Baltimore.

Thanks to Province II bishops, clergy and lay deputies who tirelessly attended to the work of General Convention. During the four days, many of our Province II folks addressed the House of Bishops and House of Deputies making key points, presenting innovative concepts, and discussing the work of General Convention and the church.

Of prominence at GC was the adoption of Resolution C021, calling for the Diocese of Puerto Rico moving to Province II from Province IX. Welcome! Province II dioceses are: Albany, Central New York, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, Cuba, Haiti, Long Island, New Jersey, New York, Newark, Puerto Rico, Rochester, the Virgin Islands, and Western New York.

Province II representatives were elected to many offices. Congratulations to all! Elected were:

Executive Council

Bishop Rafael Morales, Puerto Rico

General Board of Examining Chaplains Faculty

The Rev. Carla Roland Guzmán, New York
Andrew Wright, Newark

General Board of Examining Chaplains Bishop

Bishop R. William Franklin, Long Island

Treasurer of General Convention

Kurt Barnes, New York

Trustees of Church Pension

Bishop David Alvarez, Puerto Rico
The Rev. Gawain de Leeuw, New York
The Rev. Sandye Wilson, Newark

Election of Court of Review (Lay members)

Brunilda Rodriguez-Velez, Puerto Rico
Laura Russell, Esq., Newark

Executive Council Lay

Annette Buchanan, New Jersey
Tivaun Cooper, New York

Court of Review – Clergy

The Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent, Central New York

Election of Trustee of the General Theological Seminary (Lay members)

Noreen Duncan, New Jersey

Interested in learning more about the 80^th General Convention? Check out

The Living Church https://livingchurch.org/

Episcopal News Service https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/

News from our thirteen dioceses

The Diocese of Albany

The Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build was a success! Thanks to the support of the mission committee we were able to build 25 beds for children in need! See more >

The Diocese of Central New York

Faith story: Called to respond to gun violence - Following mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX, Rose Bish of St. John's Episcopal Church in Speedsville (second from left) organized members of her church and her wider community to march in the Candor Independence Day parade, carrying signs memorializing the victims of gun violence. Continue reading >

The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe

Letter from...Europe?

You'll note the question mark in the title of this missive. The idea of Europe—just what it is, and what it is not—is one of history’s great debates. You would think, as the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, we would have a crisp, clean idea of just what that means; but like so many other things in our church, when it comes down to cases, the answer sometimes is—it depends. Continue reading Bishop Edington's letter >

La Iglesia Episcopal en Cuba

En imágenes, nuestra obispa diocesana y el obispo diocesano de Puerto Rico luego de la celebración conjunta donde reconocieron la labor ministerial de las mujeres.

During the morning of Wednesday June 15, the Holy Eucharist was celebrated from the Episcopal Cathedral San Juan the Baptist in Santurce. This mass featured the company of the Rvdma. Griselda Delgado, Bishop of La Iglesia Episcopal en Cuba and together with the female clergy of our diocese. Our Obispo Rafael Morales Maldonado, held this celebration to thank and recognize the work and dedication done by this ministry and highlight the work of the Rvda. Presb. Emilia Morales Vega, who was named Honorary Canonical of the Cathedral San Juan Butista in Santurce. The installation will be held on July 17, 2022.

l'Église Épiscopale d'Haïti

Holy Trinity Cathedral: More Than a Cathedral - Holy Trinity Cathedral is the shining center of the Diocese of Haiti.
The St. Barnabas Agricultural School continues to implement a stabilization process to halt any further deterioration of the college’s academic and practical field training capabilities, while building sufficient capital and operations infrastructure to place the institution on a solid financial basis.
St. Vincent’s School for Children with Disabilities - Providing children with disabilities in Haiti special opportunities, support and resources to learn, grow and reach their full potential in their young lives' journey toward adulthood.

The Diocese of Long Island

Trinity St. John’s Episcopal Church, in Hewlett, has a take-one-leave-one food pantry — named the Little Pantry — designed for quick and low-key pickup for those in need.

The Little Pantry was started at the first peak of the pandemic in March 2020 as a reaction to widespread reporting about hunger, food deserts, and poverty, the church’s Rev. Chris Ballard said. Read the whole article >

The Diocese of Newark

Some day too soon, a mother and child who lost their home to economic hardship, domestic violence, a fire, or some other cruel and sudden reality will find refuge in Room 4 of a century-old townhouse on Grant Street in Newark.

The second-floor room is one of nine in a new emergency shelter for women with children that the Apostles’ House, a Newark-based non-profit, is scheduled to open this fall. The group plans to hold an open house at the new shelter. Read the whole article >

The Diocese of New Jersey

Important child nutrition legislation was passed recently, and, as a result, you can make sure no child in your area goes hungry while school is out. The New Jersey Legislature’s authorization of the Summer Meals Program for children permits grab and go meals. This means a site such as a church can provide meals to children even if they are not running a Vacation Bible School or other organized summer programs for children. The deadline to apply to host a Summer Meals Program site is extended to July 31, so you still have time to apply. Find out more >

The Diocese of New York

The 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.

Iglesia Episcopal Diócesis de Puerto Rico

Nuestro Obispo Rafael Morales Maldonado ha sido elegido como miembro del Consejo Ejecutivo de The Episcopal Church durante la Convención General de la Iglesia Episcopal en la ciudad de Baltimore.

The Diocese of Rochester

Bishop Lane / Saturday’s General Convention Update

Diocese of the Virgin Islands

Hydroponic farming with greens on top and tilapia below in the water. This is a ministry co-sponsored by the Episcopal churches on St Croix. Scott Anson Benhase said on the Facebook page of Nazareth By The Sea Episcopal Church that he had a wonderful tour over the weekend. He was given a fresh cucumber as a parting gift. Sweet! We need to be doing more of these kind of partnerships.

The Episcopal Dioceses of Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania

More than 200 people attended Niagara Pride Family Fun Day at St. Peter's, Niagara Falls , in what the congregation hopes will become an annual event. An interfaith service was held in the church from 11 am to noon, with six ministers from the area offering prayers, poems, and reflections. Peter Smith provided the music.