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 Commission to Dismantle Racism and Discrimination will host racial healing circles to explore the power of nature to heal and the harm that environmental racism has done to the earth and its people:
Each circle can accommodate 20 people and is free to attend. To reserve a spot, email the Rev. Deacon Diana Leiker and put RHC 4/22 in the subject line.
Lean more about racial healing circles, an initiative of the Greater Buffalo Racial Equity Roundtable with generous support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
The Commission to Dismantle Racism and Discrimination will host a Racial Healing Circle in East Aurora. The circle can accommodate 20 people and is free to attend. Register online.
Lean more about racial healing circles, an initiative of the Greater Buffalo Racial Equity Roundtable with generous support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
