Global Partnerships
The United Nations and The Episcopal Church
On United Nations Day, Wednesday, October 24th, we celebrated the ways in which the UN helps us, as Episcopalians, uphold our Baptismal Covenant to “seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself,” and to “strive for justice and peace among all people.” Being involved with the work of the UN is […]
Mission is Alive and Jesus Christ Proclaims it on this Continent: A View from Cameroon
In September, the Reverend Canon Petero Sabune, The Episcopal Church’s Partnership Officer for Africa, attended the triennial meeting of the Francophone Network of the Anglican Communion in Douala, Cameroon. He reflected on the importance of the Francophone Network’s presence there and the future of mission in Francophone Africa with his colleague Lynnaia Main, Global Relations […]
YASCer Holly Milburn Arrives in Cape Town!
Holly is taller than most people. She loves UK basketball and Beyonce. New York City stole her heart when she moved there to serve in the Episcopal Service Corps. What a conflict it would be if Cape Town did the same thing! Holly will serve as an administrative assistant at HOPE Africa in the Diocese […]
A Visit to Ghana
The Rev. Canon Petero Sabune The Rev. Canon Petero Sabune, the Episcopal Church’s Partnership Officer for Africa, recently visited the Diocese of Cape Coast in Ghana. During his visit, he met with the Rev. Dr. Jenny Coley, a missionary from the Diocese of Long Island. Below is a brief description of Petero’s time in Ghana: […]
Walking in Two Worlds: Nellie Brings Messages from Indigenous Peoples to the United Nations
In commemoration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (August 9th), the Global Partnerships Office has been featuring a four-part interview with Nellie Adkins (Chickahominy, Diocese of Virginia), one of fourteen Anglican/Episcopal delegates who participated in the 11th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues as part of the Anglican […]
International Day of the Girl-Child
October 11th will see celebrations of the second annual International Day of the Girl-Child. It is a day marked by reflections, activities and celebrations worldwide as girls gather with each other, their peers, their families and other women to mark their achievements and point out their challenges. The G.I.R.L.S. group of St. George’s Church in […]
Young Women as God’s Hands in the World
Christy Stang, Trinity Episcopal Church, Excelsior, MN In celebration of the International Day of the Girl-Child, we are delighted to share a reflection by Christy Stang, a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Excelsior, MN. She is the youth representative on her parish’s vestry and the founder of the Trinity Girls’ Service Group. She is a […]
Partnership for World Mission
“Partnership is more meaningful when we practice the culture of love both locally and globally.” The Rev. Jessie Anand, London Tamil Christian Congregation 2013 Partnership for World Mission conference attendees Each year the Church of England hosts the Partnership for World Mission conference, which brings together people across the church who are engaged in global […]
God Is At The Heart Of All We Have Done: The Liverpool Virginia Youth Pilgrimage
“The pilgrimage has been inspiring and uplifting. We have learned, we have experienced, we have worshipped, we have struggled, and we have partied. The best thing about it is that God is at the heart of all we have done. The pilgrimage has made me realize that faith can actually be alive and fresh in […]
Transformation Through Grace and Presence: Indigenous Episcopalians Bear Witness at the United Nations
Sarah Eagle Heart, Missioner for Indigenous Ministries, and Lynnaia Main, Global Relations Officer, reflect on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Today, August 9th, is the 19th annual International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994. Each year, this Day falls during the same […]
Contact:
Alan Yarborough
Director of Government Relations andGlobal Partnerships