The Office of Public Affairs

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Office of Public Affairs

Episcopal Church, Anglican Women Gather for UN Commission meeting

February 24, 2010

Women from The Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of Canada and nearly two dozen Provinces across the Anglican Communion along with Ecumenical women and a youth delegation will gather for […]

A Message from Executive Council to The Episcopal Church

February 22, 2010

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori Asks in sermon, “When was the last time you met the devil?”

February 21, 2010

“When was the last time you met the devil?,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori asked in her February 21 sermon at All Saints Episcopal Church in Omaha, Nebraska […]

Episcopal Church House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson: “You have put into daily practice the baptismal promise to love our neighbors as ourselves”

February 21, 2010

During her February 21 sermon at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Omaha, Nebraska (Diocese of Nebraska), Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies, told the assembly, “You have […]

The Episcopal Church: Facts about the Diocese of Haiti and the aftermath of the earthquake

February 18, 2010

The world continues to watch after a devastating 7.0 earthquake destroyed much of Haiti. The Episcopal Church and Episcopal Relief & Development responded immediately. The following is a fact sheet […]

Episcopal Church Ash Wednesday, Lenten Offerings

February 17, 2010

Lent begins today, Ash Wednesday, February 17. The Episcopal Church Office of Communication is providing a myriad of offerings focusing on Lent as a time of reflection, prayer, penance and […]

Episcopal Church Office of Communication to webcast live Traditional Ash Wednesday service

February 16, 2010

A traditional Ash Wednesday service will be webcast live by The Episcopal Church Office of Communication at 12:10 pm on February 17. Part of the ongoing multimedia offerings produced by […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop’s Lenten reflection: A challenge to “take on something new”

February 16, 2010

“Take on something new” this Lent, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori challenges in her Lenten video reflection. Citing prayer, fasting and study as key elements for this penitential […]

The Episcopal Church: Its History and Heritage

February 16, 2010

The Episcopal Church, its History and its long Heritage The Episcopal Church boasts a long history. The Episcopal Church, a hierarchical church, traces its heritage to the beginnings of Christianity. […]

Fraudulent emails circulating concerning Haiti relief

February 14, 2010

The Rev. Canon Dr. Charles Robertson of The Episcopal Church reports that fraudulent emails are circulating concerning donations for Haiti relief. Here is a message from Canon Robertson: It has […]

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