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Presiding Bishop Curry: Easter 2021 Message
“Our work goes on. Our labor for love continues,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry said in his Easter 2021 Message, “We will not cease, and we will not give up until this world reflects less our nightmare and more God’s dream where there’s plenty good room for all God’s children. Hallelujah anyhow.”
Presiding Bishop’s Statement on the Release and Removal of the Rt. Rev. William Love from the Ordained Ministry of The Episcopal Church
In response to a request from Bishop William Love, resigned bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany to be released and removed from the ordained Ministry of The Episcopal Church, pursuant to Episcopal Church Canon III.12.7, Presiding Bishop Curry brought this matter to the Presiding Bishop’s Council of Advice. On March 29, following consultation with this Council and with the advice and consent of a majority of the members, the Presiding Bishop granted Bishop Love’s request.
Deadline approaches for Episcopal Church scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 academic year
The deadline approaches for educational scholarships from The Episcopal Church for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Deadline approaching for Becoming Beloved Community grants for local and regional efforts
The Presiding Officers’ Advisory Group on Beloved Community Implementation is pleased to announce the availability of grants to catalyze the church’s work of racial healing, reconciliation and justice. Allocated by the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, the intent for this funding is to build capacity and increase Episcopal engagement in four primary fields: telling the truth about our churches and race, proclaiming the dream of Beloved Community, practicing Jesus’ way of healing and reconciliation, and repairing the breach in institutions and society.
Is the Biden Administration Turning a Page on Humanitarian Protection for Immigrants?
Join Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations for a webinar on Thursday, April 8, from 4:00 – 5:00PM ET, to learn more about the current state of humanitarian protection and ways The Episcopal Church can engage on these issues.
Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet virtually April 16, 2021
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene a virtual meeting on April 16, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure the health and safety of all involved.
Episcopal Church Young Adult Service Corps: Deadline approaching for 2021-2022 placements
Applications for 2021-2022 placements with the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC), the international missionary program of The Episcopal Church, will be accepted through Friday, April 9, 2021. YASC offers Episcopalians ages 21-30 the opportunity to follow the Way of Love into deeper relationship with God and the global Anglican Church while spending a year living and working with communities around the world.
Deadline approaching for Care of Creation Grants
The Episcopal Church’s Task Force on Creation Care and Environmental Racism is now accepting applications for its 2021 Grant Cycle.
Churches Beyond Borders issue statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Churches Beyond Borders, represented by Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry and the leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada have prepared a statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21, 2021.
Evangelism Matters audioconference, an innovative approach to sharing, learning, and growing evangelism ministry
This spring’s Evangelism Matters conference invites participants to turn off the Zoom screen and “tune in” for an audioconference featuring podcast-style talks on the opportunity and challenge of evangelism today.
