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Episcopal Presiding Bishop Curry: I am compelled to oppose these actions and to affirm the moral principle of equal rights for all persons, including the LGBTQ communities. I do so as a follower of Jesus Christ.

July 28, 2017

“I am compelled to oppose these actions and to affirm the moral principle of equal rights for all persons, including the LGBTQ communities,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael […]

Task Force to Study Dual Call Couples issues video

July 26, 2017

The Task Force to Study Dual Call Couples has issued the following update on its progress including a video titled “Dual Call Couples: Gifts & Challenges for the Church.” The […]

House of Deputies Committee on State of the Church issues surveys on Pension Plan, Social Justice

July 24, 2017

The House of Deputies Committee on the State of the Church is asking church leaders to complete two online surveys:  one about the Church Pension Fund and the other about […]

There is still time to apply for Episcopal Church Missioner for Black Ministries

July 24, 2017

There is still time to apply for the full-time position of Episcopal Church Missioner for Black Ministries, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. As part of the Department of […]

92 educational scholarships granted throughout Episcopal Church, Anglican Communion

July 20, 2017

Ninety-two educational scholarships, totaling $298,852.73 have been awarded to students in 40 Episcopal Church dioceses as well as seven Provinces of the Anglican Communion for the 2017-2018 academic year. The […]

Deadline extended for applications for United Thank Offering internship

July 18, 2017

The deadline for applications has been extended to August 1 for the 2017-2018 United Thank Offering internship. The purpose of the internship is to support the work of the United […]

Applications accepted for Episcopal Church Associate for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Creation Care

July 12, 2017

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Associate for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Creation Care, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. In this new full-time position, the […]

Richard Serota to retire as Episcopal Church Director of IT

July 11, 2017

Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer Geoffrey Smith has announced the retirement of Richard Serota as Director of Information Technology at the Episcopal Church. Serota joined the staff in 1990 and […]

Episcopal Church announces Stewardship of Creation grant recipients

July 6, 2017

Sixteen grants, totaling $123,910, have been awarded in the second round of grantmaking managed by the Advisory Council for the Stewardship of Creation and approved by the Episcopal Church Executive […]

Media Advisory: EYE17 – 2017 Episcopal Youth Event – brings thousands of youth, leaders, speakers to Oklahoma City July 10-14

July 5, 2017

EYE17 – the 2017 Episcopal Youth Event — will welcome more than 1300 youth, adult mentors, workshop leaders, speakers and volunteers from across the Episcopal Church to Oklahoma City, OK. […]

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