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Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris

November 7, 2024

Following is a lightly edited transcript of opening remarks by House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting Nov. 7-9 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe

November 7, 2024

Following is a lightly edited transcript of opening remarks by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting Nov. 7-9 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the U.S. presidential election

November 6, 2024

Seeking Episcopal young adult input in ‘Toward a New Generation of Leaders’ survey

November 5, 2024

The Episcopal Church’s Department of Faith Formation is seeking survey participants ages 18-32 as part of a three-year, partially grant-funded project to identify the gifts and challenges of Gen Z ministry within the church and enhance program development. The survey—available online here—is open until Dec. 2.

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe shares staff updates in letter to church leaders

November 4, 2024

The following letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe was sent earlier today to leaders throughout The Episcopal Church.

Episcopal Church welcomes Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe in virtual churchwide ceremony

November 2, 2024

Episcopalians around the world and in various time zones gathered to welcome the Most Rev. Sean Rowe as the church’s 28th presiding bishop in a first-of-its-kind virtual investiture service, livestreamed Nov. 2 from the Chapel of Christ the Lord at The Episcopal Church Center in New York City.

Sermon at investiture of the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church

November 2, 2024

Following is a transcript of a sermon delivered by the Most Rev. Sean Rowe during the Nov. 2, 2024, service of Holy Eucharist and Investiture for the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church.

MEDIA ADVISORY: What to know for the investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe

October 29, 2024

The Office of Public Affairs invites media to be aware of the following details regarding the Nov. 2 investiture service of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe.

What is your next faithful step? The Episcopal Church’s Young Adult Service Corps invites 2025 applicants

October 29, 2024

Seeking Episcopalians ages 21 to 35 interested in international mission engagement, the church’s Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) is accepting applications for 2025 placements. The deadline to apply online is Jan. 31.

Episcopal Church leaders respond to President Biden’s apology for Indigenous boarding schools

October 25, 2024

In response to President Biden’s apology for the U.S. government’s role in forcing Indigenous children into assimilationist boarding schools for more than 150 years, Indigenous Episcopal leaders, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, and House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris offer the following statement.

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