The Office of Public Affairs

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Office of Public Affairs

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 […]

Video: Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori shares her Haitian visit experiences

February 11, 2010

  Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori talks about the devastation she witnessed as a result of the January 12 earthquake. During her February 8 visit, Diocese of Haiti Bishop Jean Zaché […]

Conference explores Episcopal Church’s response to issues of Domestic Poverty

February 9, 2010

Candidates announced for Episcopal Church Bishop Suffragan for Federal Ministries

February 9, 2010

Six candidates for The Episcopal Church Bishop Suffragan for Federal Ministries have been announced. Pending successful completion of background checks, the nominees are: The Rev. Carl Andrews, Colonel, USAF, Lackland […]

Episcopal Church offers prayers, reflections, videos, meditations for Lenten season

February 8, 2010

Centering on the theme “Things done and left undone,” Lenten prayers, video reflections and penitential meditations have been assembled by the program staff of The Episcopal Church for use throughout […]

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