Office of Public Affairs
Episcopal Migration Ministries to host webinar, Q&A for World Refugee Day
Episcopal Migration Ministries invites those interested in the perspective and plight of refugees to join a webinar panel discussion, Repairing the Breach: Building Beloved Community through Welcome, at 4 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 10.
Pentecost ‘Way of Love Revival Weekend’ to include concert, worship
Join The Episcopal Church as it greets Pentecost with One in the Spirit, a Way of Love Revival Weekend designed to fan the flames of hope, celebrate difference, honor creation, foster beloved community, and send people toward Jesus’s Way of Love.
Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on deadly unrest in Colombia
We speak in solidarity with our brothers, sisters, and siblings in Colombia, and of the Episcopal Anglican Church in Colombia.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry statement on the violence in the Land of the Holy One
“One more time we awake to the news of violence. Reports come in, even as you read this, about violence that has caused death, life-changing injury and destruction of property and lives. Violence which is borne of frustration, rooted in injustice and the violation of international law and in truth, the violation of human rights and human decency. In the Name of the God of all creation, the violence must stop, regardless of where it comes from and to whom it is directed.
Episcopal Church Accepting Applications for Africa Partnership Officer
The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Africa partnership officer, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff.
‘Reflecting on the Geneva Convention’ webinar to examine refugee trends, policy
As the world faces some of the highest levels of displaced people in modern history, Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations will host a webinar seeking to better understand the current state of refugees and refugee policy.
Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop – Election Process
The General Convention Office (GCO) is preparing to conduct the election of members to the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop. This election would typically be conducted in-person at General Convention, but because of the time this committee’s work will take, we will conduct this election electronically in June, 2021. Please find an outline of the process and timeline below. This process is for this election only.
Episcopal Migration Ministries offers virtual Prayer Vigil for World Refugee Day
Offering solidarity and support for refugees worldwide, Episcopal Migration Ministries will host a virtual prayer vigil for World Refugee Day on Sunday, June 20, 7–8 p.m. ET. All are welcome to join this gathering in recognition of those forced to leave their homes and seek new beginnings elsewhere.
There is still time to register for upcoming session of Virtual Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency course
There is still time to register for the next session of the Virtual Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course (VELMC), an innovative five-day intensive course designed for diocesan staff, clergy, lay leaders, and seminarians to gain practical knowledge and cultural competency for Latino/Hispanic ministry.
‘Global Vaccine Access’ webinar highlights challenges, opportunities
A webinar on global vaccine access hosted by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations is available for viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r66SA-bSzxE.
