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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Christmas message 2023: ‘A sign for you’

December 18, 2023

Update: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry released from hospital

December 8, 2023

Donna Ashley named Episcopal Church canon to the bishop suffragan for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries

December 7, 2023

Donna Ashley has been named the canon to the Episcopal Church bishop suffragan for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries, a member of the presiding bishop’s staff. Ashley served most recently […]

Update: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry recovering well in hospital

December 7, 2023

DEADLINE EXTENDED: What is your next faithful step? Young Adult Service Corps applications open for 2024-25

December 6, 2023

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry recovering from surgery

December 4, 2023

The Rev. Ann Hallisey named canon to the presiding bishop for ministry within The Episcopal Church

December 1, 2023

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has announced that the Rev. Ann Hallisey, professional leadership coach, episcopal election consultant and priest associate at Trinity Cathedral in Sacramento, California, will succeed Bishop Mike Klusmeyer in the role of canon to the presiding bishop for ministry within The Episcopal Church.

House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris’ remarks on full communion agreement with Church of Sweden

November 30, 2023

House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris delivered the following remarks Nov. 22, 2023, at the closing Eucharist of the Church of Sweden’s General Synod at Uppsala Cathedral. Ayala Harris led an Episcopal delegation affirming a full communion agreement between the two churches. Learn more.

Executive Council approves 38 grants for new Episcopal communities

November 29, 2023

A diverse array of 38 new church and missional communities received approval for $734,150 in grants during the Episcopal Church Executive Council’s meeting in October.

Presiding bishop invites applicants for 2024 UN Commission on the Status of Women delegation

November 28, 2023

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites applicants for Episcopal delegates ages 19 and up to represent The Episcopal Church in person and virtually at the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW68) in New York City, March 11-22, 2024.

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