All over our region, congregations are embracing new ways of working on behalf of the Gospel. If you have a story to tell about work your community is doing, please email us.
Dear People of God in Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania: I am delighted to share the news that the vestry of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Buffalo has called the Rev. Rebecca Barnes, currently rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Scranton, Pennsylvania, as the cathedral’s new dean. Her first Sunday at the cathedral will…
The partnership between the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Western New York was founded, in some measure, on the premise that if the two dioceses could collaborate on key priorities, pool their talents and resources, and streamline some of their bureaucratic processes, they could serve their constituents and pursue God’s mission more…
The evaluation of the partnership between the Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York that began at last year’s convention has continued during the first three months of this year as leaders have shared insights about the culture of each diocese. Preparations are also underway for review of the partnership’s financial strategy and work…
On April 2, the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of a Presiding Bishop announced its slate of nominees to be the 28th Presiding Bishop. Read more. Bishop Sean Rowe is one of the bishops on the slate who will stand for election at General Convention in June. Read his letter to the people of…
April 2, 2024 Dear People of God in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York: A few moments ago, the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of a Presiding Bishop announced its slate of nominees to be the 28th Presiding Bishop. I am honored to be among the bishops who will stand for election at General…
Thanks to a collaborative relationship with Together We Can Venango County, the partnership’s Commission to Dismantle Racism and Discrimination is supporting students and teachers at Oil City High School who are working to create a more inclusive community. The Rev. Mark Elliston, vicar of Christ Church, Oil City, and Dr. Joseph Croskey, a longtime member…
Dear Friends: Alleluia, Christ is Risen! Our long Lenten fast of prayer and self-examination has ended, and now our Easter feast begins. Whatever your feast includes, I pray that it is filled with joy and shared with those you love most. Feasting, like fasting, is biblical. In Easter Sunday’s reading from Isaiah, the prophet envisions…
Join friends from the diocesan partnership on Saturday, May 25 for Star Wars night at the Buffalo Bisons. First pitch is at 6:05. The evening will include character Meet and Greets and a light show following the game. Tickets are $13 and we have 100 available on a first-come, first-served basis. Request tickets online and you will…
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…
