Year: 2012

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has delivered the following sermon at Eucharist at the Executive Council meeting on the opening day of its four-day meeting, the first of this triennium.   The following is the Presiding Bishop’s sermon:     Teresa of Avila 15 October 2012 Executive Council   The Most Rev. Katharine…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has written to the presidential candidates, urging President Barack Obama and the Hon. Mitt Romney “to use the debate forum to articulate strong support for a just and peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as a clear plan for how you would work to support that…

A new musical video, featuring The United States Army Chorus is now available on the website of the Episcopal Church Office of Communication. Originating from St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square, in Washington, DC (Diocese of Washington), the event was recorded on October 3 and features popular favorites presented by this well-known and widely-respected choral group….

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has announced appointments to the House of Bishops Committees for the 2013-2015 triennium as well as the bishop appointments to the General Convention Joint Committees and Standing Commissions. Appointed by the Presiding Bishop are: Court of Review for Trial of a Bishop:  Bishops Scott Barker of Nebraska, Frank…

A casi apenas unos meses de la conmemoración del tercer aniversario del devastador terremoto el cual destruyó Haití, la Iglesia Episcopal continúa su énfasis ayudando a la diócesis más grande y de crecimiento más rápido. “Es un gran regalo y privilegio para nosotros poder trabajar con la gente de Haití”, comentó el Obispo y representante…

President of the House of Deputies The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings was elected president of the House of Deputies by her peers at the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in 2012, and at the 78th General Convention in 2015, she was reelected by acclimation. She is the first ordained woman to hold the…

The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church will meet October 15 – 18 at the Heldrich Conference Center in New Brunswick, NJ (Diocese of New Jersey). Media representatives wishing to attend the meeting must secure credentials. Contact Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer, at publicaffairs@episcopalchurch.org. This meeting marks the first gathering of the Executive Council…

The website of the Episcopal Church – www.episcopalchurch.org – has been honored with the prestigious 2012 WebAward for Outstanding Achievement in Web Development in the Faith-based Category by the Web Marketing Association.  “This is a welcome validation of our small team's work,” noted Anne Rudig, Director of Communication. "Creating a meaningful experience for both new…

Circle of Protection, an ecumenical alliance of Christian leaders of which Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori is an original member, has released videos from the presidential candidates that can be utilized by groups, congregations and dioceses to discuss the pervasive issue of poverty in the United States.The Episcopal Church, as a member of National Council…

There is still time to apply for the position of Executive Officer of General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Following a review by a search committee, the new Executive Officer will be appointed jointly by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, with the advice…

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Executive Officer of General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Following a review by a search committee, the new Executive Officer will be appointed jointly by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, with the advice of…

An agreement has been finalized between the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS) and The Consulat General de la Republique d’Haiti to lease an entire floor at the Episcopal Church Center, 815 Second Avenue in New York City. “Following a period of negotiations, I am pleased to announce that the Consulat General de la Republique…