The Office of Public Affairs

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Follow the #ShareTheJourney pilgrims through social media

March 2, 2015

Follow each step of the way of the pilgrims on the #ShareTheJourney as they participate in an 11-day pilgrimage to the Great Lakes region of Africa. Eight Episcopal pilgrims depart […]

Episcopal Church submits written statement for 2015 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

February 25, 2015

With the 2015 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) meeting on the horizon, The Episcopal Church submitted its first ever official written statement to the 59th Session […]

Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet March 19- 21 in Salt Lake City

February 19, 2015

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will meet March 19 – 21 the Radisson Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT (Episcopal Diocese of Utah). Media representatives wishing to attend […]

Studying Your Congregation and Community: free tool provides info on congregational, diocesan trends

February 19, 2015

Find current information here: Study your Neighborhood — The General Convention of The Episcopal Church The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society has posted information to help congregations and dioceses understand […]

Deadline extended for United Thank Offering special anniversary grants for young adults

February 17, 2015

The deadline has been extended for applications for the United Thank Offering special $1250 grant for young adults (ages 21-30). Established by United Thank Offering, a ministry of the Domestic […]

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent

February 16, 2015

The holy season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and continues to the festive day of Easter on April 5. The following are offerings from the Domestic and […]

Panelists announced for The Climate Change Crisis

February 16, 2015

The Climate Change Crisis, presented by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society on March 24, and addressing one of the most significant topics in today’s society, will feature panelists well-versed […]

Episcopal Church House of Bishops to gather in retreat for prayer, reflection, discussion

February 16, 2015

Bishops of The Episcopal Church will gather for the House of Bishops spring retreat meeting March 13 – 17 at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC. The theme of the […]

New resource for personal reflection: Daily Prayer for All Seasons

February 13, 2015

Daily Prayer for All Seasons is now available for free downloading on the website of The Episcopal Church here   Developed by the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music and authorized […]

Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori: On Healing and Wholeness

February 12, 2015

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has issued the following statement: On Healing and Wholeness             Healing is the primary work of people of […]

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