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Episcopal Church Calls for End to Destruction of Gaza Healthcare System
On December 29, al Ahli hospital, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, was hit by an Israeli missile. The attack caused further destruction to hospital facilities that were already operating under extremely dire conditions, with limited fuel, medicine, and medical staff caring for hundreds more patients than the hospital was designed to serve. This…
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Statement from Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the death of President Jimmy Carter
I give thanks for the life and witness of President Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100. He was a devoted peacemaker and steadfast public servant whose faithful labor for his country, his church, and the cause of global democracy and human rights has long been an inspiration to Christians across the…
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Episcopal Church statement affirming the Senate vote on the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act (2024)
On December 20, the Senate passed S.1723 – Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2023. We applaud the passage of this legislation, which would seek to address the harms caused to Indigenous communities and would “formally investigate, document, and report on the histories of Indian Boarding Schools, Indian Boarding School Polices, and…
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Succession planning begins for Episcopal Church CFO
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe announced today that he has begun working with Chief Financial Officer Kurt Barnes, who has served The Episcopal Church for 21 years in this role, on a succession plan for leadership in the church’s finance, investment, and development offices.
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Diocese of West Missouri receives consents for Bishop-elect Amy Dafler Meaux
The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri for its Nov. 9 election of the Very Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux as bishop. Her ordination is scheduled for May 3.
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Advocate for compassionate immigration policies on International Migrants Day (2024)
As we commemorate International Migrants Day on December 18, 2024, The Episcopal Church reaffirms its commitment to advocating for policies that support the needs of migrants in search of a better life. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the journeys of countless individuals and families who seek safety, opportunity, and a better life….
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Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Bishop Singh Title IV accord
Dear People of God in The Episcopal Church: When I took up the role of presiding bishop on Nov. 1, I began to work with Bishop Nicholas Knisely, the president of the Disciplinary Board for Bishops, members of the board, and other Title IV leaders to bring matters currently pending against bishops to resolution.
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Episcopal Migration Ministries, United Thank Offering team up for donations, Lent offerings
Partnering this winter and spring, Episcopal Migration Ministries and the United Thank Offering invite special donations to support forced migrants and offer Lenten materials centered on “40 Days of Welcome and Gratitude.”
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Episcopal Church’s corporate body fully divests from fossil fuel investments
Fulfilling a directive from The Episcopal Church’s General Convention, the church’s corporate organization has fully divested from fossil fuel investments.
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