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Registration Opens for Communicating Faith in the 21st Century
Monday, 01 February 2010 13:35
Online and mail-in registration for Communicating Faith in the 21st Century, the day-long, diocesan-wide conference taking place Saturday, March 20, at St. Mark's, Orchard Park is now open. The conference is sponsored by the diocesan Communication Team. To get the most out of this conference, congregations are encouraged to send teams, though individual registrations are also welcomed.
A wide variety of learning opportunities include a large group plenary featuring Fr. Matthew Moretz, well know for his creative videos shared on YouTube and via his own website Fr. Matthew Presents, small group discussions, a panel discussion focused on parish communication plans and a selection of ten special interest workshops:
St. Paul's Cathedral will host a diocesan-wide prayer vigil for Haiti on Wednesday, January 20th at 7 pm. The 30-minute vigil will consist of prayers and hymns. The offering will benefit Episcopal Relief and Development's Haiti Fund.
The Cathedral will remian open for 30 minutes following this service for those who wish to remain in silent vigil for Haiti.
Last Updated on Friday, 15 January 2010 11:56
Diocesan Council Sends Aid, Appeals for Donations
Written by Laurie Wozniak
Friday, 15 January 2010 11:34
At its meeting on Thursday, January 14 Diocesan Council designated the next three Sundays for Haiti Relief in Episcopal congregations throughout Western New York.
Writing behalf of the entire Council Bishop Michael Garrison declared, “As God’s people let us pray intentionally for those who have died, for those who are suffering, and for continued efforts to marshal the world’s resources for these sisters and brothers who have suffered so much. Let us also gather money offerings to assist in these efforts. We recommend gifts to Episcopal Relief and Development. ERD is already at work through our existent networks in Haiti.“
Council also sent $2,291 to the Haiti Fund of Episcopal Relief and Development, the final distribution of MDG Funds from the 2009 budget. Due to the cancellation of December's Council meeting caused by inclement weather these funds had not yet been allocated.
Where is God in the Haitian Earthquake?
Written by Laurie Wozniak
Friday, 15 January 2010 10:02
This video by the Rev. Frank Logue of King of Peace Episcopal Church in Kingsland, GA.
Last Updated on Friday, 15 January 2010 10:09
Presiding Bishop Asks Prayers, Donations for Haiti
Written by Laurie Wozniak
Thursday, 14 January 2010 11:10
Pastoral Letter from Province II Bishops
We the Bishops of Province Two of The Episcopal Church were gathered for our annual retreat when we learned of the great earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Having spent our 2008 retreat in that country, we were already very conscious of the desperate situation of the Haitian people and of our Diocese of Haiti. This new disaster which has injured and killed so great a number touches us very deeply. Haiti is the poorest nation of the hemisphere and therefore the less able to cope with such a catastrophe.
In Wake of Haitian Earthquake, a Diocesan Challenge
Written by Laurie Wozniak
Wednesday, 13 January 2010 11:38
We here in Western New York may have been a bit cold yesterday or so busy that we didn't have time to relax, but at least our world didn't fall apart. For an estimated three million Haitians, it did.
Shortly before sundown on Tuesday, January 12, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The quake was centered about ten miles west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital. At least 28 aftershocks of magnitude 4.0 or greater shook the country in the hours immediately following the quake. We can help. At the very least we can pray for all those whose lives have been devastated. More importantly, we can send financial aid. Forgo a few stops at "St. Timothy of Horton's" in the coming week. Forget the weekend movie. That's all it will cost you to make a $25 donation to Episcopal Relief & Development's Haiti Fund.
Do it now. What's really more important, a few cups of coffee and a movie or people's lives? Donate now to help Haiti
Last Updated on Thursday, 14 January 2010 10:29
CF Minus 72 Days and Counting
Written by Laurie Wozniak
Thursday, 07 January 2010 15:06
"CF Minus 72 days and counting? What's CF?"
CF is short for Communicating Faith in the 21st Century, and it's the name of the day-long, diocesan-wide conference being held on Saturday, March 20, at St. Mark's, Orchard Park. CF is sponsored by the diocesan Communication Team.
Fr. Matthew Moretz (Christ Church, Rye, NY) will be our keynote speaker. Fr. Matthew is widely known for his unique videos on everything from the sacraments and the gospels to the Millenium Development Goals and how to become a saint. As announced on his website, Fr. Matthew Presents, this young Episcopal priest aims to examine "the treasures of Christianity, one video at a time." But quirky videos aren't his only gig.
This series of video interviews fromed the basis for the Advent 2009 issue of Journeys, our diocesan magazine.
The Rev. Susan Anslow Williams discusses the history of liturgy and discusses some ways churches using the 1979 Book of Common Prayer can enliven their worship.
The Revs. Earle King, Armand Kreft, Sean Leonard, Leon Mozeliak, Gloria Payne-Carter, Cindy Sever, DeLiza Spangler and William Winston each respond to three questions: What portion or portions of the liturgy hold the most meaning for you when you are the celebrant? Does that change when you are simply a worshipper? What changes or revisions to the Book of Common Prayer would you suggest for the next revision of the prayer book? After these questions, each interviewee was also given an opportunity to make further comments on liturgy.
In the video "Passionate Perspectives," the Very Rev. DeLiza Spangler, Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Rev. Cam Miller, rector of Trinity Church, have a wide-ranging discussion of liturgy. St. Paul's Cathedral offers classically Anglican worship experiences, while worship experiences at Trinity draw on prayers from around the world and often include traditional pipe organ music, as well as jazz piano.
Bishop Garrison and the diocesan staff decided to begin a new tradition this year. In lieu of sending Christmas cards they have opted to donate the money that would have been spent on cards and postage, enabling two small diocesan congregations to significantly increase their outreach to their respective communities this holiday season.
Holy Apostles' in Perry and Church of the Good Shepherd, Irving each received checks for $200. Holy Apostles' donated the funds to their local food bank, while Good Shepherd, Irving used the donation to help support the annual Christmas dinner that the congregation provides to the community free of charge.
Welcome!
Online and mail-in registration for Communicating Faith in the 21st Century, the day-long, diocesan-wide conference taking place Saturday, March 20, at St. Mark's, Orchard Park is now open. The conference is sponsored by the diocesan Communication Team. To get the most out of this conference, congregations are encouraged to send teams, though individual registrations are also welcomed.
Fr. Matthew Moretz (Christ Church, Rye, NY) will be our keynote speaker. Fr. Matthew is widely known for his unique videos on everything from the sacraments and the gospels to the Millenium Development Goals and how to become a saint. As announced on his website, 
This series of video interviews fromed the basis for the Advent 2009 issue of Journeys, our diocesan magazine. 
Bishop Garrison and the diocesan staff decided to begin a new tradition this year. In lieu of sending Christmas cards they have opted to donate the money that would have been spent on cards and postage, enabling two small diocesan congregations to significantly increase their outreach to their respective communities this holiday season.
