New York

The Link Program began in 2006. It is intended to promote a deeper spiritual relationship between our two dioceses. Linked parishes engage in various activities according to their interests and needs.

The link program also encourages us to embrace the diversity within our branch of Christianity.  Like the Diocese of London, the Diocese of New York has parishes that reflect strands liberal and traditionalist, Anglo-Catholic and Evangelical, rich and poor—with many ethnic and cultural backgrounds as well. We can certainly experience and learn and great deal from each other and our links together.

How are parish links made?

Usually, the link begins when the priests in charge arrange to preach in each other’s parishes. It’s often the case that when New Yorkers or Londoners visit each other’s respective cities they have a connection already with their link parishes, and can worship there when they are visiting.
We also have parishioners who have moved from London to New York, or vice versa, who have a ready-made parish to attend and be part of with the link church.

Extended visits

Sometimes, there are more extended clergy exchanges or visit by parishes: living in each other’s rectories, taking services, visiting the sick etc. Beyond the good feelings generated by this program, such transatlantic contacts remind us that we Anglicans are part of something wider and significant.

The history of the relationship

• The Link Program between London and New York began in 2006, under Bishop Richard Chartres of London and Bishop Mark Sisk of New York, following discussions initiated in 2005 by the Revd. Andrew Mullins.
• There have been three London Diocesan Link Coordinators since then:
  • The Revd Nick Mercer 2006-2014
  • The Revd Alan Everett 2014 – 2018
  • The Revd Graham Buckle 2018 – present

Below is the current list of parishes linked (if you are viewing the website on a mobile phone you may prefer to look at the PDF version of the list)

If this link is no longer active or you are not on the list please let the Revd Graham Buckle know.

There have been also a few connections between London and New York schools and colleges, as well as between hospital and chaplains.