Synod 2021
Please take notice that a Regular Meeting of the Synod of The International Atlantic Province – the Second Province of The Episcopal Church – will be held by Zoom on Thursday, September 9, 2021, beginning at 8:30 (am) Eastern Daylight Time/12:30 GMT. Read the full notice - English - Spanish - French
Check the Synod 2021 link for more information. The Contact Us menu contains the Rules of Order and other procedural items.
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Registration required!
All deputies, alternates and bishops were sent a notice of the September 9 Synod along with the registration information, which is also on the website. Registration must be received by August 30, 2021. There are links on the Synod 2021 web page for all the documents needed for Synod, including the Annual Report of the Province to Executive Council.
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News from our 12 dioceses | | |
Local Leader Jim Welch, Diocesan Clergy Deacon Lynne Curtis, and Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner were pleased with the outcome of the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build at St. Luke’s on the Hill. Around 27 beds were created in only one morning! Thanks to everyone who donated and volunteered. | |
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Cortland Church seeks diverse representation
Grace and Holy Spirit Church in Cortland started a journey to learn about the past and provide a foundation for change. Beginning the month of June, we started putting up portraits of great and holy heroes of diverse ethnic back-grounds. Why? Read the article >
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Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe | |
VIRTUAL TO VITAL: New Episcopal Communities in Europe
Like churches everywhere, the year of pandemic—”Covidtide”—has dramatically affected the European part of the Episcopal Church. The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe has just been awarded a seed grant at the June Executive Council meeting. This was one of thirty grants awarded at that meeting. See what is planned with this exciting venture!
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"Bonjou! We’re Locally Haiti."
"Formerly known as the Colorado Haiti Project, we invest in locally led initiatives in Petit Trou de Nippes, our partner community of over 30 years. Our programs are integrated across the sectors of education, agriculture, community health, and girls' empowerment. We’re committed to community-based work that places resources directly in the hands of Haitian leaders."
This project was awarded a Care of Creation Grant: Locally Haiti will work to conserve a 106-hectare mangrove forest through community-led efforts and long-term monitoring and evaluation. $19,000
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Growing to give: the story behind St. Peter’s Organic Victory Garden in Bay Shore
Stephanie Campbell is using her green thumb to revive a decades-old garden — and also as a way to give back. Campbell is the garden coordinator of the St. Peter’s Victory Garden, a hidden, peaceful farm tucked behind St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church at 500 S. Country Rd. in Bay Shore. Read the news article >
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ECS-NJ Say the Word: Reparations--Juneteenth 2021
Approximately 30 members of the Diocese of New Jersey supported the Reparations movement on Juneteenth at a march and rally at Newark City Hall, urging the state senate and legislative assembly to vote on proposed bills to establish a task force to study reparations necessary for the lasting effects of slavery. Two priests of the Diocese of New Jersey held a banner at the rally, and Bishop Chip Stokes spoke. Read the whole story and see the video >
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A Year in the Life: Episcopal Service Corps ~ Featuring the New York Service and Justice Collaborative.
A Year in the Life, filmed throughout the pandemic using COVID-safe protocols, explores how Episcopal schools, ministries, and congregations have adapted to the challenges of the year – from food insecurity to calls for racial justice to worship through restrictions – and more. A production of The Episcopal Church - view the ongoing series
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Prison Ministry arranges kids' outing to Cross Roads Camp
More than a dozen children and teens from Newark and East Orange recently enjoyed a day of summer-camp fun in the country when Cross Roads Camp and Conference Center hosted participants in the Diocese of Newark Prison Ministry’s PATCH II (Parents and Their Children) program. Read the story and see the photo gallery >
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Kit Tobin and Troy Preston at Christ Episcopal Church.
It was a glorious morning at Christ Church, Corning. Not only did we dedicate our new technology system, but we also dedicated our beautifully refurbished hand bells. We sincerely thank all the many people who made these projects possible. Oh, and as a special treat, the Rev. Kit Tobin joined Father Troy at today's service. Very truly I tell you, the spirit is alive and well in the Crystal City! Thanks be to God! More photos on Facebook >
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The Virgin Islands
From the St. John's, Christiansted, St. Croix Facebook page: Forget about The Haunted Mansion at Disney. This is the real thing. Look who’s showing everyone who’s boss on top of one of the tombs. Final arrangements can be made at the end of the tour. See more photos on Facebook >
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The Episcopal Dioceses of Western New York & Northwestern Pennsylvania | | | |
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Good Shepherd, Irving Visit on September 11 - Online Preparation Program on August 30
The people of Good Shepherd, Irving have invited the people of the partnership dioceses to worship with them and visit the grounds of the former Thomas Indian School on September 11 during the Seneca Nation Fall Festival. Find out more >
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Opportunities, Grants, Resources | | |
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This is just a partial list of what you will find if you click the button above!
Grants
- Episcopal Evangelism Society Grants
- United Thank Offering invites 2022 Annual Grants
Opportunities
Aug 3 Intro to Formation Theory: How is Faith Formed?
Aug 19 Connecting Your Communities: Integrating Social Media Webinar
Aug 24 Advent Planning Workshop hosted by Building Faith
Resources
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President: The Rev. Dahn Dean Gandell (Rochester) - on a leave of absence
Vice-President: The Rt. Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe (Central New York )
Secretary: Canon Paul Ambos, Esq. (NJ)
Treasurer: Canon Phyllis Jones (NJ)
Provincial Coordinator: Ms. Neva Rae Fox (NJ)
Lay Representative to Executive Council: Canon Noreen Duncan (NJ)
Clerical Representative to Provincial Council: The Rev. Johnnie E. Ross (Rochester)
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Clerical Representative to Executive Council: The Rev. Lillian Davis-Wilson (Western New York)
Lay Representative to Provincial Council: Yvonne O’Neal (New York)
Episcopal Representative to Provincial Council: The Rt. Rev. William H. (“Chip”) Stokes (New Jersey)
Webmaster, Editor, InProv2: Ms. Jan Paxton (NJ)
Chair, Synod Planning Committee: Dorothy-Jane Connolly (Albany)
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Visit the 12 Dioceses of the province at their websites:
Albany, Central New York, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, Cuba (no official website yet), Haiti, Long Island, New Jersey, New York, Newark, Rochester, Virgin Islands, The Episcopal Dioceses of Western New York & Northwestern Pennsylvania
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