by Joanne Fisher | May 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear Diocesan Family, It is with a grateful heart and thankful spirit that I write to inform the diocesan family of plans for the continuation of my sabbatical leave, which was terminated last August 2023 due to unanticipated reasons – Lynn Anstatt, the...
by Joanne Fisher | Mar 26, 2024 | Announcement, Bishop's Institute, Formation, General News
Trainings for Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor, and Worship Leader Training March, April and May 2024 (Updated 3/13/24) Requirements for Licensed Lay Leaders Faithfulness: Demonstrates a vibrant and compelling relationship with God; demonstrates sustainable...
by Joanne Fisher | Mar 25, 2024 | Announcement, Bishop's Blog, General News
Bishop’s Easter Message “ …but go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you” (St. Mark 16:7) The joyous proclamation of Christ’s Resurrection, resounded by the angel in the Gospel message (Mark...
by Joanne Fisher | Feb 13, 2024 | Announcement, Bishop's Blog, General News, Uncategorized
Bishop’s Lenten Reflection “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wildernessto be tempted by the devil” (Matthew 4:1) “Tend the Soul” Sister Joan Chittister tells the story of two Buddhist monks walking down a muddy, rain-soaked road on the way back to their...
by Joanne Fisher | Jan 25, 2024 | Announcement, Bishop's Blog, General News
Bishop’s Pastoral Communication Upcoming Commemorations January 25, 2024 General Convention Resolution C007: Designate March 10th as Date to Commemorate Harriet Ross Tubman From The Office of the Bishop & Diocesan Diversity Awareness Commission All...