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Joint Nominating Committee provides update, presents first of three essays

July 2, 2014

The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has issued the following information.The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) is continuing its work to prepare The Episcopal Church for the election of the 27th Presiding Bishop at General Convention in 2015.

Original artwork invited for 2014 Episcopal Church Christmas card

July 1, 2014

Submissions are invited for original artwork that will be used for the 2014 Episcopal Church Christmas card. The original artwork should express a local understanding of God’s incarnation for the […]

Office of Finance issues updated report on diocesan commitments

July 1, 2014

The Episcopal Church Office of Finance has issued a mid-year updated report on diocesan commitments. N. Kurt Barnes, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, announced that all Episcopal dioceses located in the United […]

Task Force on Study of Marriage releases study guide, discussion resources

June 25, 2014

The Episcopal Church Task Force on the Study of Marriage has released Dearly Beloved, resources for conversation and discussion.

United Thank Offering providing special anniversary grants

June 23, 2014

The Episcopal Church United Thank Offering is providing special “seed money” grants of $12,500 to one bishop in each of the Church’s nine provinces, and to the Presiding Bishop, for a total of $125,000.

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop presents 2014 World Refugee Day message

June 19, 2014

“Remember in prayer all who flee persecution and suffering in search of security and peace, remember the baptismal promise to strive for justice and peace, and reaffirm our commitment to welcoming the stranger as Christ himself,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori states in her 2014 World Refugee Day message.

Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music provides information on Indaba-style gathering

June 18, 2014

The Episcopal Church’s Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) has provided information following an Indaba meeting in Kansas City, MO on June 3 – 5. The Standing Commission on […]

Scruton joins Joint Nominating Committee

June 17, 2014

The Rt. Rev. Gordon Scruton, retired Bishop of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts has been named to the Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop […]

Share The Journey with Episcopal Migration Ministries

June 16, 2014

You can participate in an important effort to raise awareness of the refugee resettlement work done by The Episcopal Church through “Share the Journey” from Episcopal Migration Ministries. The “Share […]

United Thank Offering grants: $1.5 million for Episcopal Church, Anglican Communion mission, ministry

June 12, 2014

The United Thank Offering of the Episcopal Church has awarded 48 grants for a total of $1,525,407.78 for the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. […]

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