A couple of Sunday’s ago at Church, I was struck by the 1st reading from Jeremiah: “Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a child.” But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a child’; for you shall go to…
On a waning summer evening in early September, more than 135 friends and supporters gathered for the Genesis Center Gala to celebrate community, gratitude, and hope. Guests were inspired by three speakers, including the testimony of a dedicated volunteer, a longtime sponsor and CEO, and a keynote address that lifted up the history of the…
This is a work of fiction based on the lived experience of a diocesan employee who has seen a thing or two. week. And the work continues.Fran said, “it’s just a building. I worship a God who cannot (will not?) be contained. I feel as close to God watching the sunrise as I do at…
Love Rising is all about neighbors intentionally building caring communities—through their actions, attitudes, and everyday choices. For our 6th anniversary, we celebrated with three special events, along with our traditional Day of Reflection and Prayer, all centered on the theme: “See a Need? Make a Difference!” We kicked off on July 7th with an evening…
Abrielle (Abby) Monaghan, a University of Buffalo Sophomore studying English and Communications, and a lifelong member of St. Luke’s in Jamestown will be offering her skills intermittently through the year to share stories from around the Diocese of Western New York. The importance of being a witness and bearing witness to God’s presence in our…
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Olean has completed the transformation of its Watson Ministry Center into a modern, accessible space to better serve the local community. After years of planning, fundraising, and Federal Grants this one-million-dollar renovation project, which houses the Miriam Center for Hope and Healing and the Victim Services Division of Cattaraugus Communities…
JAMESTOWN, NY — At its recent board meeting in July, the St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Board approved nearly $20,000 in its summer allocations to support a range of organizations that serve vulnerable populations across the Jamestown area. The all-volunteer run Thrift Shop, located in a former house for clergy on the St. Luke’s campus (409…
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in downtown Jamestown has long believed that caring for our neighbors includes feeding both body and spirit. That mission is at the heart of the church’s growing Farmers Market, which just received a $50,000 grant from New York State to expand its year-round commitment to local food access and farmer resilience.The…
St. John’s, Youngstown hosted almost 500 people from near and far at their annual Strawberry Fest, held Saturday June 28. The event began as a “strawberry social” for soldiers stationed at Fort Niagara during WW II. Today, the church still provides a luscious treat to our guests, which is now strawberry shortcake made with local…
On Tuesday, June 3, more than 55 clergy from across Western New York gathered at the D-Center for a meaningful listening session hosted by the Standing Committee. The evening provided an opportunity to worship together, reconnect with colleagues, and collaboratively chart the next steps for the diocese’s future. Following a time of shared worship, the…
On Friday, May 2, Nadia Pizarro, secretary of the Western New York Coalition for the Homeless and co-chair of the Code Blue Collaborative, got some good news and some bad news. The good news was that for the first time, Erie County had agreed to keep the Code Blue winter emergency shelter program open year…
As he concluded his day-to-day ministry as bishop of the Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York, Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe sat for a farewell interview with Jim Naughton of Canticle Communications. JN: Are you finding it difficult to leave? Obviously you’re not leaving Erie physically, but you are detaching from a job you’ve…
