Lunch & Learn

Resuming in the Fall, under the direction of Rev. Kate Kalisbury, our online Lunch & Learn series provides an opportunity for lay education within the diocese and beyond. Our sessions will be held on Thursday at Noon. 

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Self-Study Course in Episcopal Church Law
Polity and Canon Law Update
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As we revise the Episcopal Church Law course to incorporate changes in our polity and canon law made at the Episcopal Church’s General Conventions in 2022 and 2024, we offer video recordings of our October 2024  lunchtime sessions covering the most significant of these changes. 

To access the videos, follow this dropdown sequence:  EPISCOPAL CHURCH LAW COURSE => LUNCH AND LEARN CANON LAW.
 
No registration or password is required.

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Considering Ordained Ministry?

Cn. Ted Gerbracht Retires!

Congratulations to our graduates and to Cn. Ted Gerbracht on his retirement, pictured here from our commencement on June 27th, 2026, in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. 

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Mercer Library Hours

Tuesday and Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Saturday by Appt Only

Contact [email protected]

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Eucharistic Visitors are active lay members of the Church who are licensed by the bishop to administer bread and wine at Holy Communion and, when needed, to bring the sacrament to parishioners who are hospitalized or homebound.

This is a deeply pastoral ministry, helping ensure that those unable to attend services in person remain connected to the life and worship of the Church.

Those interested in becoming licensed Eucharistic Visitors should be confirmed communicants in good standing and recommended by their parish priest. Before being licensed, candidates must also complete a background check and Safe Church training through their parish.
Eucharistic Visitor Training, offered through the Mercer School, is required for all candidates.

A suggested donation of $20 per participant may be brought on the day of the training.

Those interested in becoming licensed Eucharistic Visitors must be registered by their parish clergy.
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For more information contact the Mercer Office at [email protected]

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Our Staff

The Very Rev. Dr. Michael Sniffen, Ph.D.
Dean
[email protected]

Diane Muscarella
Director of Operations
[email protected]
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Laura Nelson, Ph.D.
Associate Director of Academic Programs
​lnelson@dioceseli.org
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Rev. Kate Salisbury
Director of Christian Education & Formation
​[email protected]

Jane Herbst
Librarian
[email protected]
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Jack Adam
Office Administrator
[email protected]
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Call us:
516-248-4800 ext. 140

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