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The bells of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Westfield, NY, will toll 51 times at 10:17 p.m. tonight in memory of Ron and Linda Davidson and the 49 other individuals who perished one year ago in the fiery crash of Flight 3407 in Buffalo, NY. The Davidsons were members of St. Peter's.
Seventy two miles northwest of Wesfield, St. Paul's Episcopal Church on South Harris Hill Road in Willimasville, NY, just 5 miles from the crash site, will also toll its bells. These and other Episcopal churches throughout the Diocese of Western New York, will join churches of all denominations for this special commemoration set to take place at the exact time of the the crash.
As families of the crash vicitms push for the adoption of new regulations that will help to insure safer air travel in the future, we pray: Father of all, we pray to you for those we love but see no longer: Grant them your peace; let light perpetual shine upon them; and, inb your loving wisdom and almighty power, work in them the good purpose of your perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Registration Opens for Communicating Faith in the 21st Century
Online and mail-in registration for Communicating Faith in the 21st Century, the day-long, diocesan-wide conference taking place Saturday, March 20, at St. Mark's, Orchard Park is now open. The conference is sponsored by the diocesan Communication Team. To get the most out of this conference, congregations are encouraged to send teams, though individual registrations are also welcomed.
A wide variety of learning opportunities include a large group plenary featuring Fr. Matthew Moretz, well know for his creative videos shared on YouTube and via his own website Fr. Matthew Presents, small group discussions, a panel discussion focused on parish communication plans and a selection of ten special interest workshops:
St. Paul's Cathedral will host a diocesan-wide prayer vigil for Haiti on Wednesday, January 20th at 7 pm. The 30-minute vigil will consist of prayers and hymns. The offering will benefit Episcopal Relief and Development's Haiti Fund.
The Cathedral will remian open for 30 minutes following this service for those who wish to remain in silent vigil for Haiti.
Diocesan Council Sends Aid, Appeals for Donations
At its meeting on Thursday, January 14 Diocesan Council designated the next three Sundays for Haiti Relief in Episcopal congregations throughout Western New York.
Writing behalf of the entire Council Bishop Michael Garrison declared, “As God’s people let us pray intentionally for those who have died, for those who are suffering, and for continued efforts to marshal the world’s resources for these sisters and brothers who have suffered so much. Let us also gather money offerings to assist in these efforts. We recommend gifts to Episcopal Relief and Development. ERD is already at work through our existent networks in Haiti.“
Council also sent $2,291 to the Haiti Fund of Episcopal Relief and Development, the final distribution of MDG Funds from the 2009 budget. Due to the cancellation of December's Council meeting caused by inclement weather these funds had not yet been allocated.
Where is God in the Haitian Earthquake?
This video by the Rev. Frank Logue of King of Peace Episcopal Church in Kingsland, GA.
Presiding Bishop Asks Prayers, Donations for Haiti
Pastoral Letter from Province II Bishops
We the Bishops of Province Two of The Episcopal Church were gathered for our annual retreat when we learned of the great earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Having spent our 2008 retreat in that country, we were already very conscious of the desperate situation of the Haitian people and of our Diocese of Haiti. This new disaster which has injured and killed so great a number touches us very deeply. Haiti is the poorest nation of the hemisphere and therefore the less able to cope with such a catastrophe.
In Wake of Haitian Earthquake, a Diocesan Challenge
We here in Western New York may have been a bit cold yesterday or so busy that we didn't have time to relax, but at least our world didn't fall apart. For an estimated three million Haitians, it did.
Shortly before sundown on Tuesday, January 12, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The quake was centered about ten miles west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital. At least 28 aftershocks of magnitude 4.0 or greater shook the country in the hours immediately following the quake. We can help. At the very least we can pray for all those whose lives have been devastated. More importantly, we can send financial aid. Forgo a few stops at "St. Timothy of Horton's" in the coming week. Forget the weekend movie. That's all it will cost you to make a $25 donation to Episcopal Relief & Development's Haiti Fund.
Do it now. What's really more important, a few cups of coffee and a movie or people's lives? Donate now to help Haiti
CF Minus 72 Days and Counting
"CF Minus 72 days and counting? What's CF?"
CF is short for Communicating Faith in the 21st Century, and it's the name of the day-long, diocesan-wide conference being held on Saturday, March 20, at St. Mark's, Orchard Park. CF is sponsored by the diocesan Communication Team.
Fr. Matthew Moretz (Christ Church, Rye, NY) will be our keynote speaker. Fr. Matthew is widely known for his unique videos on everything from the sacraments and the gospels to the Millenium Development Goals and how to become a saint. As announced on his website, Fr. Matthew Presents, this young Episcopal priest aims to examine "the treasures of Christianity, one video at a time." But quirky videos aren't his only gig.
Welcome!
Online and mail-in registration for Communicating Faith in the 21st Century, the day-long, diocesan-wide conference taking place Saturday, March 20, at St. Mark's, Orchard Park is now open. The conference is sponsored by the diocesan Communication Team. To get the most out of this conference, congregations are encouraged to send teams, though individual registrations are also welcomed.
Fr. Matthew Moretz (Christ Church, Rye, NY) will be our keynote speaker. Fr. Matthew is widely known for his unique videos on everything from the sacraments and the gospels to the Millenium Development Goals and how to become a saint. As announced on his website, 
