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An Experiment for the Sake of the Gospel

Our dioceses are on a journey to discover how collaborating can help us transform our congregations and communities through the power of Jesus Christ. In our churches, everyone is welcome, without exception.

Welcome from Bishop Rowe

Welcome! God is calling us into a new reality here on the southeastern shores of Lake Erie. We hope you will join us in answering this call as we reach out to people who do not know the transformational power of Jesus Christ, people who have been pushed to the margins, and people who feel like they aren’t worthy to step into one of our big stone churches. The road to transformation may be rocky at times, but we hope you will walk it with us.

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About our Partnership

In 2018, our dioceses pledged themselves to an unprecedented collaboration because we believe that God was calling us to embrace new ways of working on behalf of the Gospel here along the southeastern shores of Lake Erie. We are 90 congregations, spread across 20 counties, but we are one church, united by faith and dedicated to serving our communities and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. Here in this part of the country that many have forgotten, we believe that we have the potential to lead the church into a new season of growth.

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Find a Church

It isn’t always easy to find our way to God. The disciples we encounter on the road to Emmaus were heading in the wrong direction! They didn’t even recognize Jesus, whom they had followed for years—until he broke bread with them. Our church finder was created to make your search a little easier. Use it to locate congregations, ministry centers and church-related organizations across the region. You don’t have to be a member to attend our services, get involved in our work, or find solace and sustenance through our ministries.

News

Junior and Senior High Spring Retreats May 10-11

The partnership dioceses will hold a spring retreat weekend for youth in both junior high (grades 6-8) and senior high (grades 9-12) from May 10 to 11, with the option of staying through May 12. The retreat will be held at the Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center in Bemus Point, New York and costs $60 to attend. The program will…

Racial Healing Circles Begin Saturday

On March 23 and April 22, the Commission to Dismantle Racism and Discrimination will host racial healing circles to explore the power of nature to heal and the harm that environmental racism has done to the earth and its people: Saturday, March 23, 1-4 p.m. at Reinstein Woods in Depew, New York. The focus of this circle will…

Memorial Gift Spurs Rebirth of Feeding Ministry at St. Peter’s, Westfield

At St. Peter’s, Westfield, the generous donation of a new refrigerator has jump-started a renovation of the parish’s commercial kitchen — the first since the Truman administration — and a once-dormant feeding ministry. After the death of Margaret Beckman, a longtime parish member, her sons asked the Rev. Deacon Pat Guinn to suggest a gift…

Events

Friday
March
29
Diocesan Offices Closed
Mar 29 @ 9:00 am – Apr 1 @ 4:00 pm

Both Partnership office locations in Erie, PA and Tonawanda, NY will be closed on Good Friday and the Monday after Easter.  The staff will return on April 2nd at 9am.

Bishop’s Visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buffalo @ St Paul's Cathedral
Mar 29 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday
March
30
Bishop’s Visit to the Cathedral of St. Paul for Easter Vigil, Erie @ Cathedral of St Paul
Mar 30 @ 7:30 pm

All congregations are welcome to bring candidates for confirmation or reception to the service. If you plan on bringing candidates to the vigil, please let the Cathedral know by emailing Chelsea by March 22nd at admin@cathedralofstpaul.org