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All Turn Resources A Way of Love Companion to An Outline of the FaithA guide that explores the Way of Love in conversation with the catechism in the Book of Common Prayer. Users explore how each of the seven practices correspond to topics like “Human Nature”, “The Christian Hope”, and “Sin and Redemption”. Created by […]
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 […]
Websites
Websites Episcopal Asset Map: Global PartnershipsThis network exists to support individuals, congregations, and dioceses interested in building new relationships across the Anglican Communion as well as those already engaged in global partnerships. Global Episcopal Mission (GEM) NetworkThis association of dioceses of the Episcopal Church is committed to increasing the awareness and participation of congregations in […]
Fourth season of The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry podcast continues with guests Kory Caudill and Wordsmith
Season 4 of The Episcopal Church’s podcast The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry, is now available. In this episode, Bishop Curry talks with Kory Caudill and Wordsmith, two musicians supporting the Concert for the Human Family series – a project in collaboration with The Episcopal Church’s Becoming Beloved Community initiative, which seeks to build a world where all people may experience dignity and abundant life and see themselves and others as beloved children of God.
Resolution Reached In Disciplinary Matter Involving Bishop of Albany
Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry announced today that on October 16, 2020, pursuant to Title IV of the Canons of The Episcopal Church, he and the Rt. Rev. William H. “Bill” Love, Bishop Diocesan of Albany, entered into an Accord to resolve a disciplinary matter that was pending against Bishop Love. The Accord was approved by the Disciplinary Board for Bishops on October 21, 2020 and became effective on that date.
Ways to Give
Did you know that there is a counsel in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) to have a will? It’s true. Read page 445 in the BCP about “the duty…of all persons to make wills.” Having a will or other estate plan is such an important part of our Christian faith and stewardship that it is […]
Bible Study: Proper 24 (A) – 2020
Exodus 33:12-23 The context of this passage is the sin of the golden calf and Moses’ responding intercession on behalf of the Israelites. That act had granted a tentative reprieve, but Moses here reengages God with a frantic, bulldog-like quality that recalls Abraham’s interaction with God over Sodom (Genesis 18). Moses thus has the courage […]
What makes us Anglican?
Hallmarks of the Episcopal Church The Episcopal Church, having its roots in the Church of England, is also an Anglican Church. Like all Anglican churches, the Episcopal Church is distinguished by the following characteristics: Protestant, Yet CatholicAnglicanism stands squarely in the Reformed tradition, yet considers itself just as directly descended from the Early Church as the Roman […]
Frank T. Griswold
Frank Griswold was elected to a nine-year term as 25th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church at the 1997 General Convention and invested in January 1998. A renowned preacher known for his warmth and wit, Griswold served as the 25th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, leading the Protestant denomination from 1998 to 2006. Griswold […]
Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil
Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil The Episcopal Church of Brazil was part of The Episcopal Church of the United States for some eighty years until Brazil’s autonomy in 1964. The Episcopal Church (TEC) and Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil (IEAB) in 2015 celebrated 125 years of shared missionary history that began with the arrival of missionaries […]
World Mission Sunday
The last Sunday in Epiphany of each year is designated as World Mission Sunday – a time when the Church comes together to focus on the global impact of our call to “seek and serve Christ in all persons” (Baptismal Covenant, Book of Common Prayer, p. 305). All parishes and dioceses are invited to join […]
Episcopal Church and the United Nations
Episcopalians have been engaging with the United Nations (UN) since before its inception in 1945. They participate in many different ways: as individual people of faith, as UN staff, as representatives of member states or civil society organizations, or simply by attending UN meetings and events or participating in UN-organized activities or social media campaigns. […]
Timeline of Episcopal Church-United Methodist Dialogue
Timeline of Episcopal Church-United Methodist Dialogue Compiled by Richard Mammana with assistance from Tom Ferguson, May 2017; updated February 2021 USEFUL LINKS: The United Methodist ChurchCouncil of Bishops Office of Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships
Resources
Resources These resources will help you to engage in loving formation, liberating advocacy, and life-giving conservation for the sake of God’s Creation. You may also connect, explore what is happening, and add your Creation Care ministry to the Episcopal Asset Map. Updates from the 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, July 2022: Summary of environmental measures affirmed at General Convention: […]
Past Presiding Bishops
Past Presiding Bishops Samuel Seabury (1789-1792) (Nov. 30, 1729-Feb. 25, 1796). First bishop in the Episcopal Church. He was born in Groton, Connecticut, and graduated from Yale College in 1748. He read theology under his father and then studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, 1752-1753. Seabury was ordained deacon on Dec. 21, 1753, and […]
Timeline
History: Timeline For more information, visit or contact The Archives of The Episcopal Church.
Church Governance
The Episcopal Church is governed by a bicameral General Convention, which typically meets every three years, and by Executive Council during interim years. The General Convention consists of the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies, which meet and act separately but must concur to adopt legislation. The General Convention The General Convention is the […]
Biography
Biography: The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe 50 Words The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for […]
Adults
For Adults A Journey with LukeJoin the journey with Luke with fifty days of scripture readings, meditations, and prayers written by dynamic spiritual leaders from around the world. A Journey with Luke is part of a series of fifty-day Bible studies and is an extension of The Bible Challenge, a global initiative to encourage daily […]
Small Groups
For Small Groups A Way of Love Companion to An Outline of the FaithA guide that explores the Way of Love in conversation with the catechism in the Book of Common Prayer. Users explore how each of the seven practices correspond to topics like “Human Nature”, “The Christian Hope”, and “Sin and Redemption”. Created by […]