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Resources available for Black History Month

February 3, 2014

Videos, discussion points and other resources are available for use in observing Black History Monday and Absalom Jones Day on February 13. Resources are available at no fee here: www.episcopalchurch.org/blackhistorymonth The […]

February 2 is Theological Education Sunday

January 31, 2014

As called for in General Convention Resolution 2006-D008, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has called upon Episcopalians to recognize the importance of theological education on February 2. GC 2006-D008 names […]

Presiding Bishop on LGBT rights

January 30, 2014

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has issued the following statement on LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) rights:   The Episcopal Church has been clear about our expectation that […]

Episcopal Church Office of Communication: 2013 by the numbers

January 29, 2014

For the Episcopal Church Office of Communication, 2013 was a remarkable year. “The year 2013 showed continued dramatic growth in audiences for all of our digital publications, our website and […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop’s office notifies Diocese of Fond du Lac of successful canonical consent process

January 29, 2014

The Office of Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has notified the Diocese of Fond du Lac that Bishop-Elect Matthew Alan Gunter has received the required majority of consents […]

Applications accepted for DFMS position

January 28, 2014

Applications are now being accepted for the Part-Time Ecumenical and Interreligious Associate on the staff of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS). This position reflects the priorities of Episcopal […]

Joint Nominating Committee chairs offer update

January 21, 2014

The co-chairs of The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) have issued an update on the group’s work and progress. The JNCPB Committee […]

Mukasa named Africa Relations Officer for Episcopal Church in cooperation with Anglican Church of Canada

January 21, 2014

In a creative step to maximize resources of mission, The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada will cooperate in their efforts to foster missional relationships in Africa. The […]

EYE14 registration now open

January 13, 2014

Registration is now open for the popular Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) scheduled for July 9-13, 2014 at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia, PA. Drawing hundreds of youth from throughout the […]

Jubilee Ministry grants awarded for Episcopal Church programs and mission work

January 10, 2014

Eleven Episcopal Church Jubilee Grants totaling $50,000 have been announced to support mission and ministry in 11 dioceses. Jubilee Ministries are congregations or agencies with connections to the Episcopal Church, […]

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