#CSW66:
By: Anita Urassa, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe (Province II) Hi there, my name is Anita Urassa and here is my experience being a delegate for the first time at the UNCSW66. Currently I am working at Emmanuel Church in Geneva, Switzerland. Emmanuel Church is part of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches of Europe […]
COP26 Advent Reflection
By Dr. Delia Heck Watching the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (known as COP26) meetings unfold it was hard not to become frustrated and disillusioned with world leaders as the final Glasgow Accord emerged. Early promises, statements and positions gave way to the reality of global climate change politics. Efforts to phase out coal […]
Work of Your Church Webinar
The Work of Your Church: A Conversation with the Presiding Bishop and His Canons December 9, 2021 6:00 PM EST Join us as Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry discusses the year ahead for The Episcopal Church with: The Rev. Cn. C. K. Robertson, Ph.D., Canon for Ministry Beyond The Episcopal Church The Rev. Cn. Stephanie […]
Blocks, Proper 23 (B) – 2021
[RCL] Job 23:1-9, 16-17; Psalm 22:1-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31 Peek-a-boo! [Cover eyes with hands and then remove them as you say the words if you wish] Have you ever played this game with a baby or toddler? Or perhaps you have heard this from a child: “If I close my eyes, you can’t see […]
Episcopal Church announces 2021 Creation Care and Environmental Racism grant recipients
Seeking to support creative and long-term eco-ministries, The Episcopal Church’s Task Force on the Care of Creation and Environmental Racism has selected 10 new grant recipients, approved by the church’s Executive Council during its June meeting.
Bulletin Insert: Pentecost 3 (B) – Meet Our Religious Communities: The Community of St. Mary, Southern Province – June 13, 2021
Our mission statement is “We endeavor to say a fervent ‘yes’ to God by responding to the temporal and spiritual needs of our society through daily worship and prayer, the nurture of spiritual growth and the practice of responsible stewardship.”
OGR Advocacy Newsletter May 2021
Action Alerts The first few months of a new presidential administration are often a time of great activity as the new administration seeks to set a new tone and signal priorities. The beginning of a new Congressional session is also a time of increased legislative activity, when meaningful bills are introduced with a higher likelihood […]
NEC Activator Course
The New Episcopal Communities Activator Course Resource Page Schedule Time: 12-3 Eastern each day (11-2 Central, 10-1 Mountain, 9-12 Pacific). * We will take at least a 30 minute break between sessions * Note that our time is a little shorter on Thursday Monday, October 18th Part 1: Finding our Missional Theology Welcome & Introductions […]
The Energy Transition
EPPN Creation Care Series 2021 Part 4 “The Earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof” (Ps 24:1). In light and wind, in land and water, energy resources are abundant gifts for human well-being from our creator God. Because we are called to “till and to tend the garden” (Gen 2:15), we have a moral […]
Available now: 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.
Register now: 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.
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.
Creation Care Vision
An Episcopal Vision for Creation Care The Jesus Movement is the ongoing community of people whose lives are centered on Jesus of Nazareth. We follow him into loving, liberating, life-giving relationship with God, with each other and with Creation. As a whole church, we have promised to place the care of God’s Creation at the […]
Partner Organizations
Organizations Creation Justice MinistriesThe Episcopal Church is a founding member of Creation Justice Ministries, a national ecumenical Christian organization with a mission to educate, equip, and mobilize faith communities to protect, restore, and more rightly share God’s creation. Creation Justice Ministries works in close partnership with the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations and the […]
Inside the Episcopal Church
Join us for the first episode of Inside Evangelism Matters, recorded live at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights, in the Diocese of Ohio. This daily wrap-up is hosted by the Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija, Chief Development Officer for the Diocese of Los Angeles. In this episode, we talk to the Rev. Canon Frank Logue, […]
Resources
Evangelism Resources Episcopal resources for evangelism abound, at the churchwide, diocesan and even congregational level. Here are some links that can help you to form new, faithful relationships with the community where God has called you to share the good news. Digital Invitation Kits Episcopal Evangelism Toolkit Evangelism Prompt Cards Evangelism Handouts Links
Worship and Formation Resources
Worship and Formation Resources A Prayer for the Power of the Spirit among the People of God Burial Office Prayers (Rite II) Bishop Curry: An invitation to Episcopalians to join in an interfaith remembrance of all who have lost their lives to COVID-19 U.S. Copyright Issues Related To Live Streaming Music U.S. Copyright Issues Related […]
Coaching
About Coaching Without doubt, one of the single best predictors of success is whether a ministry developer is receiving coaching. A good coach will help you focus your work, keep you encouraged and on the right track. The best coaches are outside of your local and diocesan context and are not a part of any […]
Glossary
What is a New Episcopal Community? New Episcopal Communities may assume traditional or innovative forms, but their primary gathering point is around bringing a community of new people together to hear and proclaim God’s word, and to love and serve their neighbors. Here is the definition that was discerned by the 2018-2021 Task Force on […]
Voting Our Creation Care Values
“The task of the church in the first century or 21st century is to… lift up the values of Jesus in our time. So what can we do? We can vote!” – Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Word to the Church, September 16, 2020 Voting Our Creation Care Values Creation Care and 2022 Election Engagement – Resources Faithful Voter Reflection Guide Interfaith Power & […]