The Office of Public Affairs

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Office of Public Affairs

Presiding Bishop on the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury

November 9, 2012

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori on the appointment of Bishop Justin Welby of Durham as the new Archbishop of Canterbury:   I am delighted to hear of Bishop […]

St. John’s Episcopal Church in St. Louis: a shining example of “resilience and the capacity to rebuild”

November 8, 2012

St. John’s Episcopal Church in Tower Grove, St. Louis MO calls itself Historically Progressive. The rector adds to that, calling it “resilient.” St. John’s, located in the Diocese of Missouri, […]

Veterans Day video message salutes women in the US military

November 8, 2012

In a special Veterans Day video message, Bishop Jay Magness, Episcopal Church Bishop for Federal Ministries, honors women in the military and calls for recognition of their commitment, service and […]

Applications accepted for Episcopal Church Relations Manager (Migration Ministries) post

November 7, 2012

Applications are now being accepted for a full-time position, Co-Sponsorship and Church Relations Program Manager with Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), on the staff of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society […]

Presiding Bishop, President of the House of Deputies on Hurricane Sandy

November 3, 2012

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings have offered the following statement on Hurricane Sandy. The storm called […]

New Episcopal Church resources focus on older adults, faith formation

November 2, 2012

Two new Lifelong Christian Formation resources focusing on older adults and faith formation in the Black context are now available for congregational use, in adult forums, study groups, educational seminars, […]

Applications now accepted For Episcopal Church Young Adult Service Corps

November 1, 2012

Jubilee Ministry grants applications now accepted for Episcopal Church programs and mission work

October 31, 2012

Applications for 2012 Jubilee Ministry grants are now being accepted in two categories: diocesan initiatives and health and nutrition. Jubilee Ministries are congregations or agencies with connections to the Episcopal […]

October 30: Episcopal Church Center, DC offices closed

October 29, 2012

Based on the weather reports, critical notices from government agencies, and strong advice of emergency officials, the Episcopal Church Center at 815 Second Ave. in New York City, NY as […]

October 29: Episcopal Church Center closed

October 28, 2012

The Episcopal Church Center at 815 Second Ave. in New York City, NY will be closed on Monday, October 29 because of Hurricane Sandy’s potentially devastating effects on lives and […]

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