Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Great River, New York

05/26/2026

05/10/2026

Every mother is like Moses. She does not enter the promised land. She prepares a world she will not see.

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers in our lives.

04/18/2026

The Rev. Dr. Adam J. Shoemaker elected Ninth Bishop of Long Island.

On the fourth ballot, the Rev. Dr. Adam J. Shoemaker, Rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, has been elected ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island with 95 votes in the clergy order and 76 votes in the lay order. The election took place at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City.

Pending the required consents, the bishop-elect will be ordained and consecrated on September 19, 2026, succeeding the Rt. Rev. Lawrence C. Provenzano.

Please join us in prayer for our bishop-elect and the future of our diocese. Leave a message of welcome and congratulations for Bishop-elect Shoemaker below!

04/17/2026

Be grateful! Always!

03/25/2026

This Sunday, March 29 at 12 PM… Make a choice to focus on gratitude in your life !
As the flowers begin to bloom , so does gratitude 🪻🌷🌼

03/04/2026

🤝 Meet & Greet Sessions Announced
The Transition Committee joyfully invites the Diocese of Long Island to a series of Meet & Greet Sessions with the nominees for our next Bishop. These gatherings are an opportunity to come together in prayerful discernment — to listen, reflect, and engage thoughtfully as we seek God’s guidance for the future of our diocese.

We ask all attendees to register in advance for each session.

📝 To read the full announcement and to register, visit: dioceseli.org/meetgreet

02/27/2026

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🤝 Meet & Greet Sessions Announced
The Transition Committee joyfully invites the Diocese of Long Island to a series of Meet & Greet Sessions with the nominees for our next Bishop. These gatherings are an opportunity to come together in prayerful discernment — to listen, reflect, and engage thoughtfully as we seek God’s guidance for the future of our diocese.

We ask all attendees to register in advance for each session.

📝 To read the full announcement and to register, visit: dioceseli.org/meetgreet

02/23/2026

Hope everyone is warm & safe in this Blizzard!
Let’s focus on gratitude.
What are you grateful for today?