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Educational webinar examines Congolese refugee issues
The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society will present an hour-long webinar on February 19 to explore the current status of the refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The […]
Advancing to General Convention 2015: The Blue Book will be available online
The Report to the 78th General Convention, commonly referred to as The Blue Book, will be available online at the Episcopal Church General Convention website here Reports will be […]
Task Force on Study of Marriage presents final report
The Episcopal Church Task Force on the Study of Marriage has presented its final report to the 78th General Convention and to the Church, and for inclusion in Reports to […]
Roanridge Trust Award Grants announced for innovative leadership development programs
The 2015 Roanridge Trust Award Grants, totaling $ 160,369 for 10 grants for transformative work across the church, have been announced by Sam McDonald, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Director […]
February 15: World Mission Sunday
Traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday after Epiphany, World Mission Sunday in 2015 is February 15 in The Episcopal Church. The purpose of World Mission Sunday is to focus on […]
JNCPB report includes updates
The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has released the following statement with an update of progress following its recent meeting: The Joint […]
#ShareTheJourney pilgrimage to highlight refugee work of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society
Join #ShareTheJourney with Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), the refugee resettlement service of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, and eight Episcopal pilgrims as they participate in an 11-day pilgrimage to […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop’s office notifies Diocese of West Texas of successful canonical consent process
The Office of Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has notified the Diocese of West Texas that the Rt. Rev. David Reed has received the required majority of consents […]
Presiding Bishop's statement on the way forward from Ferguson
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has issued the following statement on the way forward from Ferguson: The Episcopal Church joins many others in deep lament over the tragic […]
Discussion questions for adults and youth available on the Ferguson decision
With a focus on Advent, The Episcopal Church has prepared a series of resources as well as discussion questions for adult forums and youth gatherings to provide for understanding, reflecting […]