Category: Diocesan News and Information

The Gift of Love, an Easter Message from Bishop McConnell

April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday Beloved in Christ, This Easter will be unlike any we have known. We’ll miss the glorious music filling our churches…. Read More

God and the Pandemic: Four Gifts

As we journey through Holy Week, which this year is unlike any other in our lifetime, you are invited to spend a few minutes reflecting… Read More

The Crown of Life: A Holy Week Reflection from Bishop McConnell

Coronam de spinis posuerunt super caput eius… They put a crown of thorns upon his head… (Matthew 27:29) April 4, 2020 Dear Friends in Christ,… Read More

COVID-19 Resource Hub

We’ve gathered a robust collection of resources to help navigate the coming weeks as we respond to the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll continue to update as new… Read More

CARES Act Offers Relief for Struggling Nonprofits, Including Churches

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on Friday, March 27. The Act includes assistance in a number of… Read More

Parish Administration & Finances Workshop

Saturday, April 25, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon Via Zoom Webinar Parish treasurers, administrators, senior wardens, and clergy – and anyone else interested in the… Read More

A Letter from Bishop McConnell: Life Together During the Pandemic

March 27, 2020 Beloved in Christ, Though we are more than halfway through the season of Lent, it looks as though we are only at… Read More

From Bishop McConnell: Our Updated Coronavirus Response Will Continue Through Holy Week and Easter

March 18, 2020 Dear friends in Christ, It is with a heavy heart that I am asking the clergy and congregations of this diocese to… Read More

COVID-19: Updated Guidelines From Bishop McConnell

March 13, 2020 My dear friends in Christ, One week has passed since I first shared with you my thoughts and guidelines concerning our response… Read More

How to Live Stream Your Worship Services

The following is adapted from a very helpful article written and published by Chris Tumility, the Director of Communications for the Episcopal Diocese of San… Read More