Bishop's Writings
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Clergy Leadership Resource Reallocation Strategy Effective: 10/1/2019Tuesday, November 19, 2019Published September, 2019 Dear friends, We are a small diocese in terms of both the number of worshipping communities and the average size of our congregations. More than 75% of our congregations are Family Size churches with Average Sunday Attendance of less than 75. While we may be a small diocese by these measures, we are blessed with some incredibly talented clergy, and collectively we now have greater clarity about what it takes to grow and develop congregations spiritually, numerically and in missional leadership. Read more » |
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Safe Church TrainingTuesday, November 19, 2019Published September, 2019 Dear saints, |
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Fall Reflection / Return from SabbaticalTuesday, November 19, 2019Published September, 2019 Dear friends, I am back! Thank you for making it possible for me to take some time off for a sabbatical. I spent most of my time in India at an Ayurvedic retreat center in meditation, yoga and such, and a good chunk of time with my mother being spoiled by her cooking while learning to play the mirudhangam, a south Indian drum. Finally, Read more » |
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Season of PentecostTuesday, November 19, 2019Published June, 2019 Dear friends, Greetings in this season of Pentecost when we are strengthened by the Spirit who helps us revere the "strangers" among us for God's Spirit and gifts in them! I am encouraged by the fact that invisible people are valued and lifted in our state! The Farmworkers Bill of Rights has the excellent potential of passing! The Green Light Bill was just signed into law. It gives access to driver's license for all New Yorkers regardless of immigration status! Read more » |