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Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet Oct. 24-27; plenary sessions livestreamed
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene a virtual meeting Oct. 24-27 while Presiding Bishop Michael Curry recovers from recent surgery. All are welcome to watch the plenary sessions live on YouTube.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry calls church to prayer following attack on Anglican hospital in Gaza
We have all been invited in the last few days to join with Archbishop Hosam Naoum and the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, as well as Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby, to pray fervently for all those who have been hurt, harmed, or killed in this conflict.
Episcopal Church invited to observe day of prayer and fasting for the Holy Land
Episcopalians everywhere are invited to observe a day of prayer and fasting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, to pray without ceasing for justice, reconciliation, peace, and an end to hatred and war.
Bishop of Wyoming placed on administrative leave
The bishop of the Episcopal Church in Wyoming has been placed on administrative leave due to pending Title IV allegations.
Diocese of Albany notified of successful canonical consent process for next bishop
The Episcopal Diocese of Albany has received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry that Bishop-elect Jeremiah Williamson has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process detailed in Canon III.11.3. The consents received have been certified by the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, registrar of the General Convention.
Standing commission seeks churchwide input on clergy disciplinary process
The Episcopal Church’s Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution, and Canons welcomes churchwide input as it continues to review and revise Title IV disciplinary canons related to clergy. Feedback and recommendations can be submitted via this online form by Nov. 15.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry home from hospital
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s medical team released him from the hospital today following his Sept. 20 surgery and post-operative recovery. He is now home, where he will continue to rest and receive physical and occupational therapy.
Diocese of Arkansas notified of successful canonical consent process for next bishop
The Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas has received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry that Bishop-elect John T. W. Harmon has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process detailed in Canon III.11.3. The consents received have been certified by the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, registrar of the General Convention.
Interested in helping increase voter turnout for 2024 elections? Applications open for cohort volunteers
Building on the success of its pilot program during the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations is launching a second cohort of Election Activators to help increase voter engagement for 2024. Applications are open online.
Health update on Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s medical team has confirmed that the mass removed on Sept. 20 was not cancerous. Because successfully removing the mass required open surgery instead of laparoscopic, his full recovery time will be longer than originally hoped.
