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Episcopal Profile - Paula Stockman

Paula Stockman Meet Paula Stockman, church organist at St. Mary’s, Gowanda and a person of deep faith.

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Christmas Services Across the the Diocese
nativity2.jpgEpiscopal churches throughout the Diocese of Western New York invite the public to worship this Christmas. Attend a service near you to connect more deeply with the wonder, holiness and joy of our Savior's birth. To locate an Episcopal church near you and learn its Christmas service times, use the following list, arranged alphabetically by city/town.
Last Updated ( Saturday, December 20, 2008 )
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Bishop's Convention Address

In his address to this year's Diocesan Convention, Bishop Garrison spoke of his Lambeth experience and of the departure from The Episcopal Church and this Diocese of the clergy and some members of St. Bartholomew's parish. In all things, he reminded the gathered delegates, it is in God that we place our trust.

Download the entire text of Bishop Garrison's 2008 Convention Address here. 

Last Updated ( Friday, October 24, 2008 )
 
Repackaging the Holidays

discoveryadweb.jpgIn the midst of all the holiday hubbub, have you ever found yourself wondering where the real meaning of Christmas went? If so, Repackaging the Holidays is for you. 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, October 14, 2008 )
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St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church will Continue
On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, the Rt. Rev. J. Michael Garrison, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York, met with the Rev. Arthur Ward, rector of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. During that meeting, Ward informed Bishop Garrison of his desire to disaffiliate himself from the Diocese of Western New York, and to transfer from the jurisdiction of The Episcopal Church to a different Anglican entity.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, October 08, 2008 )
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Council Meets after Summer Hiatus
New deans for the Central Erie and Cattaraugus deaneries were announced by Bishop Garrison at the September meeting of Diocesan Council.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, September 23, 2008 )
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Convention Faces Decisions
When Diocesan Convention meets for the 171st time later this month, delegates will consider resolutions concerning the life of the diocese as well as current events.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, September 23, 2008 )
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Bishop Garrison Speaks on Lambeth

In this 15 minute video, Bishop Garrison discusses his experiences at the Lambeth Conference earlier this month.
Produced by the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York. Photos provided by Hannah Miller/Diocese of San Diego & Nan Ross/Diocese of Atlanta. Cartoon by Dave Walker.

Last Updated ( Friday, August 29, 2008 )