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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s statement on the death of the Rt. Rev. Frank Tracy Griswold III
The Most Rev. Frank Tracy Griswold III, who served as the 25th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church from 1998-2006, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the age of 85.
Grant applications open for 2023 Episcopal creation care projects
The Episcopal Church Office of Creation Care announces the opening of the 2023 Creation Care grant funding cycle, with applications—available in English and Spanish—being accepted for local and regional eco-ministry projects until 5 p.m. ET May 1st.
Diocese of Central Florida notified of successful canonical consent process for next bishop
The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida has received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry that Bishop-elect Justin S. Holcomb has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process detailed in Canon III.11.3. The consents received have been certified by the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, registrar of the General Convention.
Executive Council awards 2023 Constable Fund, Roanridge Trust grants
The Episcopal Church Executive Council approved the awarding of seven Constable Fund grants and eight Roanridge Trust grants—together totaling $487,678—at its February meeting. The Joint Standing Committee on Mission Within The Episcopal Church and two grant review committees made the recommendations.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Episcopal Church House of Bishops to gather in retreat March 8-13
Bishops of The Episcopal Church will gather for the House of Bishops spring retreat March 8-13 in Nauvoo, Alabama. In addition to time for fellowship, sabbath, prayer, reflection, discussion, and business, the retreat also includes a pilgrimage to Montgomery.
Episcopal Church announces delegates, invites churchwide participation in 67th UN Commission on the Status of Women
Returning in person for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020, The Episcopal Church and Anglican partners will advocate for global issues that impact women and girls in all their diversity at the 67th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) in New York City, March 6-17.
Apply now for Episcopal Church 2023-2024 educational scholarships
Applications are being accepted for a wide variety of educational scholarships from The Episcopal Church for the 2023-2024 academic year. The deadline to apply is April 12. All applicants must be Episcopalian.
Nominees announced for Episcopal Church bishop suffragan for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries
After a yearlong discernment process, three nominees for The Episcopal Church’s next bishop suffragan for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries have been selected by a committee appointed by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry comprising active-duty and retired military personnel as well as military and federal chaplains.
Applications open for committee to discern, search for new LGBTQ+/women’s ministries position
The Episcopal Church Department of Reconciliation, Justice, and Creation Care is seeking volunteers for a discernment and search committee to help cast vision and interview candidates for a new staff officer for LGBTQ+ and women’s ministries. Committee applications close Feb. 28; apply online.
Joint Budget Committee shares update on 2025-2027 budget process
During The Episcopal Church Executive Council meeting in San Francisco Feb. 9-12, the council’s newly formed Joint Budget Committee shared an update about its work on the 2025-2027 budget. The process will include churchwide listening sessions beginning this spring.
