We’re pleased to share Called Together, our new diocesan profile, and officially open the nomination period for our next bishop. This is a significant milestone in our journey together, and we’re excited to see where the Spirit leads. We hope you’ll take some time to read it. You’ll find stories of ministry happening across our…
Mark your calendars for November 2! As we continue our search for the 12th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York, we’re excited to share Called Together, our diocesan profile. Shaped by a summer of listening across 49 of our 51 congregations, the profile tells the story of who we are, the ministries…
We asked people across Western New York to imagine our next bishop walking through the doors of their church. We heard lots of different answers: present and accessible, honest and transparent. Someone who loves Jesus. A person willing to try new things and bring people together. But the most important thing? We want a bishop…
Throughout the summer, members of the Bishop Search, Transition and Standing Committees traveled across Western New York with a simple but important purpose: to listen. Visiting 49 of the diocese’s 51 congregations, we heard honest reflections about the challenges facing our churches, the strengths that sustain us, and the hopes we have share for the…
Before moving forward in the search for our next bishop, we are taking time to listen more deeply to one another. Beginning June 7, trained listening teams will visit congregations throughout Western New York and invite parishioners to share their experiences, hopes, and dreams for the diocese. Building on earlier surveys and conversations, this renewed…
The search for Western New York’s next bishop is moving forward with renewed focus and a commitment to doing the work faithfully and thoughtfully. The Standing Committee outlines important steps to strengthen the process, including a revised leadership structure, enhanced communications, and expanded opportunities for diocesan participation. The committee also reaffirmed three guiding commitments: faithfulness…
Sometimes moving forward faithfully means recognizing when a different approach is needed. The Standing Committee is announcing a reset of the bishop search process, acknowledging challenges related to communication, coordination, timing, and the need for a clearer understanding of our shared diocesan identity. Rather than pressing ahead with a process that needed strengthening, the committee…
As the Diocese of Western New York continues its search for its next bishop, an important question invites reflection: What does faithful episcopal leadership look like in today’s Church? What does it mean to be a pastor, teacher, spiritual guide, and leader in a time of change? Reflections on the Episcopacy in Today’s Church offers…
