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Syracuse, NY– Bishop Colette Matthews-Carter was appointed by InterFaith Works of Central New York to serve as its director of Interfaith Initiatives. Among her chief responsibilities, Matthews-Carter oversees chaplains and chaplaincy contractual obligations with area hospitals, nursing homes, and correctional facilities, as well as provides consultation, interfaith education, dialogue, and training to promote interfaith understanding. More »
Thursday, February 18th at 12pm Join the ACTS Clergy Caucus for a panel discussion regarding the impact and history of the Black Church in Syracuse and Onondaga County. Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse (ACTS) announced their panel event this week in coordination with the airing of The Black Church: This is Our History, This is More »
After watching the performance, join us for a Syracuse Stories, our community conversations forum, for a live virtual discussion with InterFaith Works of Central New York followed by a Q&A with director, Steve H. Broadnax III. The free discussion will take place on Zoom, Feb. 8, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Address Delivered to The People’s AME Zion Church in Syracuse, Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Rochester, and Bethany Baptist Church in Brooklyn All Three Churches Will Host Pop-Up Vaccination Sites; Rochester and Syracuse Open Tomorrow, Brooklyn Opens Tuesday Governor Cuomo: “We now have a vaccine that will save lives, but it will only save lives More »
The world pauses in respect for the late, NFL Hall of Famer, Floyd Little. This great historical giant departed his life on January 1, 2021 at age 78. His accolades are so numerous and meaningful. As we mourn the loss and testimonies of his career, from start to finish, it exemplifies “Greatness” in service, humility, More »
in the Black and Hispanic and poor communities in this state. That’s where the focus has to be. It was a terrible injustice during COVID. It has to be corrected during the vaccination process, and we’ll do it in this State and it should be done nationwide.” On January 3rd, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo was More »
Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivered pre-recorded remarks at Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City. VIDEO of the Governor’s remarks is available on YouTube here and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here. AUDIO of today’s remarks is available here. A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Thank you, Reverend Dr. Calvin Butts. Thank you for More »
The lights on the Clinton Square Christmas tree were turned off January 2nd at 8 p.m. to pay tribute to a former city Parks employee and all of the victims of COVID-19 in Onondaga County in 2020. William Winslow worked for the Parks Recreation and Youth Programs for 36 years and was a key member More »
On New Year’s Eve, many African American congregations in churches across the country will pour into the pews for “Watch Night Service,” a special night of prayer, commemoration and celebration. Due to COVID-19 many churches have scheduled virtual services via the internet or scaled back attendance due to attendance restrictions. The service usually begins anywhere from More »
Annual Founder’s Kwanzaa Message 2020 “Kwanzaa and The well-Being of The World: Living and Uplifting The Seven Principles” Kwanzaa is a pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. There is no way to understand and appreciate the meaning and message of Kwanzaa without understanding and appreciating its More »
