April 16, 2020 Dear Friends in Christ, Due to the extraordinary circumstances brought on by the pandemic, and after much thought and prayer, I have decided to postpone my retirement […]
Bishop McConnell Adjusts Retirement Date
Category: Diocesan News and Information
Links to Live and Recorded Worship Services
During this extraordinary time many of our parishes are responding to the needs of their parishioners and their communities by offering their regularly scheduled Sunday services through a variety of […]
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. We’ll miss the loud acclamation […]
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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 with Bishop McConnell through a […]
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, The coming weeks will be […]
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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 practices and information become available. […]
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 forms, including forgivable loans for […]
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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 management of church finances and […]
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 the beginning of a time […]
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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 suspend public worship through Holy […]
