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Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet virtually October 9-12, 2020

October 7, 2020

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene as a virtual meeting October 9-12, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure the health and safety of all involved.

Title IV Hearing Panel Issues Decision in Disciplinary Matter Involving The Rt. Rev. William H. Love

October 5, 2020

On the evening of October 2, the Title IV Hearing Panel handling the disciplinary matter involving the Right Reverend William H. Love, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany, notified Bishop Love that it had reached a decision in the matter.

The Episcopal Church and the 2020 U.S. Elections: An Overview of Resources

October 5, 2020

The Office of Government Relations has created a comprehensive suite of resources for advocacy, the U.S. Election, and 2020 Census engagement. Central to election engagement are the “Vote Faithfully” resources built up over the course of several election cycles and in coalition with ecumenical partners. These resources are designed for use year-round, emphasizing messaging that is non-partisan and informed.

Presiding Bishop calls for prayer for President and First Lady

October 2, 2020

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has issued the following statement:

September 2020 Episcopal-Presbyterian Dialogue Communiqué

October 2, 2020

Gathering remotely by Zoom on September 17th and 18th, 2020, the representatives of the Episcopal-Presbyterian Bilateral Dialogue met and considered how the two ecclesial traditions could work to deepen ties and work together for mutual mission.

Becoming Beloved Community NOW webinars

October 1, 2020

Thousands of racial justice and healing leaders and practitioners across The Episcopal Church gathered to build community, craft strategy and equip each other for action during a series of “Becoming Beloved Community NOW” online gatherings at the end of July 2020. These webinars are now available for viewing here.

General Convention Task Force seeks participants representing the diversity of the church for Safe Church Listening Groups

September 30, 2020

Responses requested by: October 18, 2020

Sacred Spaces as Safe Places

September 25, 2020

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has issued the following statement:

Walking with Asylum Seekers: A Training Series for Congregations

September 25, 2020

In the month of October, join Episcopal Migration Ministries, in partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) and Lutheran Family Services of the Rocky Mountains (LFSRM), for a […]

Grants available for Young Adult and Campus Ministry

September 23, 2020

Application deadline November 20, 2020; Informational webinar offered October 1, 2020, 3:00pm EDT

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