Our dioceses are on a journey to discover how collaborating can help us transform our congregations and communities through the power of Jesus Christ. In our churches, everyone is welcome, without exception.
Welcome! God is calling us into a new reality here on the southeastern shores of Lake Erie. We hope you will join us in answering this call as we reach out to people who do not know the transformational power of Jesus Christ, people who have been pushed to the margins, and people who feel like they aren’t worthy to step into one of our big stone churches. The road to transformation may be rocky at times, but we hope you will walk it with us.
In 2018, our dioceses pledged themselves to an unprecedented collaboration because we believe that God is calling us to embrace new ways of working on behalf of the Gospel here along the southeastern shores of Lake Erie. We are 90 congregations, spread across 20 counties, but we are one church, united by faith and dedicated to serving our communities and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. Here in this part of the country that many have forgotten, we believe that we have the potential to lead the church into a new season of growth.
It isn’t always easy to find our way to God. The disciples we encounter on the road to Emmaus were heading in the wrong direction! They didn’t even recognize Jesus, whom they had followed for years—until he broke bread with them. Our church finder was created to make your search a little easier. Use it to locate congregations, ministry centers and church-related organizations across the region. You don’t have to be a member to attend our services, get involved in our work, or find solace and sustenance through our ministries.
The partnership between the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Western New York was founded, in some measure, on the premise that if the two dioceses could collaborate on key priorities, pool their talents and resources, and streamline some of their bureaucratic processes, they could serve their constituents and pursue God’s mission more…
The evaluation of the partnership between the Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York that began at last year’s convention has continued during the first three months of this year as leaders have shared insights about the culture of each diocese. Preparations are also underway for review of the partnership’s financial strategy and work…
April 2, 2024 Dear People of God in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York: A few moments ago, the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of a Presiding Bishop announced its slate of nominees to be the 28th Presiding Bishop. I am honored to be among the bishops who will stand for election at General…
The 2024 Joint Clergy Retreat will take place April 28-30 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron, New York. Registration will open at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, and the program will begin with dinner at 6 p.m. The retreat will conclude on Tuesday, April 30, following lunch.
Titled “Taking the lead on YOU,” this year’s program will be a time for renewing our spirits through the lenses of resilience, reconnection with passions, communication, collaboration and play.
Dr. Amy Alfred will lead the retreat with assistance from the Rev. Tony Pompa, partnership canon for congregational support. Alfred is a licensed psychologist with more than 30 years of experience who works with clergy and lay leaders to strengthen their organizations as well as themselves, and has particularly examined what she calls “the three C’s” — communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution — as vehicles for promoting meaningful change, deepening conversation, and enhancing greater understanding, insight, and productivity.
Register online by April 5. Hotel rooms will be assigned after registration.
