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Episcopal Church trust funds update
Episcopal Church Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer N. Kurt Barnes announced that the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society’s (DFMS) trust funds, which total $380 million, continued an exceptional performance during […]
Deadline nears for submitting original artwork for Christmas card
The August 15 deadline is approaching for submitting original artwork that will be used for the 2014 Episcopal Church Christmas card.
Joint Nominating Committee presents last of three essays
The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) continues its work to prepare The Episcopal Church for the election of the 27th Presiding Bishop at General Convention next summer. The Committee publishes the third of three essays designed to begin a discussion about the election which will take place in the summer of 2015.
Survey seeks input on inclusion of people with development disability
The sub-committee on Full Inclusion of People with Developmental Disability of The Episcopal Church Standing Commission on Health is seeking input through a survey available here “As chair of the […]
Task Force on Study of Marriage releases study guide, discussion resources in Spanish
New Opportunities Grants awarded for Native American program assistance
Samuel McDonald, Episcopal Church Director of Mission and Deputy Chief Operating Officer, announced the recipients of the New Opportunities Grants, totaling $75,000. The Episcopal Church Office of Indigenous Ministries and […]
Video now available: 40th anniversary of women’s ordination celebration
The video of the special celebration of the 40th anniversary of women’s ordination on July 26 is now available at no fee here http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/live-demand-worship The Diocese of Pennsylvania hosted a […]
TREC plans churchwide meeting on October 2
As directed in its enabling resolution C095 approved by the 77th General Convention in 2012, the Task Force to Reimagine the Episcopal Church (TREC) will convene a churchwide meeting on […]
Justice and Advocacy Fellowship recipients announced for poverty alleviation and environmental stewardship
Samuel McDonald, Episcopal Church Director of Mission and Deputy Chief Operating Officer, has announced the recipients of the one-year and two-year Justice and Advocacy Fellowships for social justice and advocacy […]
Deadline extended for United Thank Offering special anniversary grants
The deadline has been extended to August 15 for The Episcopal Church United Thank Offering special “seed money” grants of $12,500 to one bishop in each of the Church’s nine […]