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New monthly support groups, other resources available for ‘Embracing Evangelism’ leaders
The Episcopal Church’s evangelism office is excited to offer new resources—including support groups, a promotional video, and upcoming Spanish course videos—for Episcopalians seeking to grow in their relationship with Christ and help others do the same.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to preach at Archbishop Desmond Tutu memorial service
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will deliver the sermon at a Feb. 13 memorial service for the late Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu at The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York. The Sunday service will be livestreamed from 4 to 6 p.m. ET.
Episcopal Diocese of Dallas notified of successful canonical consent process
The Episcopal Diocese of Dallas has received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry that a majority of both the various diocesan standing committees and the bishops exercising jurisdiction in The Episcopal Church have consented to the reception of the Rt. Rev. Fraser Wynn Lawton as a bishop of The Episcopal Church—and to his appointment as an assistant bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, per Canon III.12.5(b)(3)(ix). The consents received have been certified by the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, registrar of the General Convention.
Presiding bishop nominating committee plans history-making presence at General Convention
For the first time in Episcopal Church history, the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop plans to be at General Convention in July to hear Episcopalians’ hopes and dreams for the church’s next presiding bishop, who will be elected in 2024.
Episcopal Church Executive Council: opening remarks from the President of the House of Deputies
The following are the opening remarks of President of the House of Deputies Gay Clark Jennings at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting virtually through Jan. 27.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s opening remarks for Executive Council: January 25, 2022
The following is a transcript of the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting virtually through Jan. 27. These remarks have been lightly edited for clarity.
Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet virtually Jan. 24-27; plenary sessions livestreamed
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene a virtual meeting Jan. 24-27 in keeping with a leadership decision to suspend all in-person meetings sponsored by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society.
DFMS-sponsored in-person meetings suspended amid Omicron surge
Given the impact of the Omicron variant throughout the globe and on the healthcare system particularly, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) of The Episcopal Church has announced that all in-person meetings sponsored by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society will be suspended through Feb. 28, 2022.
Episcopal Church welcomes new Safe Church manager, seeks youth ministry officer
The Episcopal Church Department of Faith Formation is pleased to announce the hire of a new half-time manager for Safe Church and special projects. After conducting a national search and subsequent interviews, the hiring committee unanimously selected Bronwyn Skov for the position. Skov will shift from her current role as officer for youth ministry in late February.
Want to support Afghan families but not sure where to start? Join ‘Welcoming Afghans’ webinar Jan. 20
Episcopal Migration Ministries will host a webinar on Thursday, Jan. 20, from 2-3 p.m. ET for those interested in learning more about how to provide support and welcome to Afghan individuals through a new sponsorship initiative.
