Bishop's Writings
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Happy (Christian) New Year!Thursday, December 19, 2024As you clean up after Thanksgiving and try new ways to prepare leftovers, I hope you have time to gather a few greens and five candles and set an intention for your observance of a blessed Advent. While all around us the Christmas music blasts and the color and sparkle of decorations shout “Buy, buy, buy!” I am grateful for the counter-cultural time of darkness, silence, and stories of warning and hope in this Advent season. In all your busyness, take time for that hour on Sunday to escape from the pressures of the world and rest in the eternal love of God. Read more » |
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Bishop Kara's Christmas MessageWednesday, December 18, 2024What a joy it was to wake up on that first morning of real snow in Rochester! I was actually excited to shovel my driveway and grateful that it's a downhill slope. I got into my car to drive to the office and saw that wonderful blanket of white snow covering the detritus of autumn. I realized that this is a gift to my soul. It's a gift to all of us; God's reminder to slow down, to be quiet, to pause. It is also a reminder that the gift of Jesus Christ is the gift of one who covers our sins. Read more » |
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New Convocations and Deans – what does it mean?Wednesday, December 4, 2024Dear clergy colleagues, Read more » Linked here is a list of our new convocations under the name of your new dean. Included in the list are parishes, missions, and chapels. Please think of the whole area of your convocation as your mission field! |
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Bishop's Writing / Enews November 2024Wednesday, November 20, 2024Dear Friends, At our recent Diocesan Convention, we celebrated a few of the many ministries our parishes engage in to reach out and care for their neighbors. I encouraged you to worry less about the number of people in the pews and more about the number of people you serve and work with within your communities. I believe we have the opportunity increase our engagement in our communities, particularly with our most vulnerable neighbors. Read more » |