Bible Study: Proper 7 (A) – 2023
RCL: Genesis 21:8-21; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39 Genesis 21:8-21 Outside of the book of Genesis, the word “Abraham” appears in the Bible 142 times. Compare that with Sarah, which appears 24 times, and Hagar who only appears 3 times—once in Baruch and twice in Galatians. Given that father Abraham is remembered for […]
Worship the Unity, Trinity Sunday (A) – 2023
[RCL] Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20 Today is Trinity Sunday, which might also be interpreted as Unity Sunday. Not to be confused with conformity or sameness, unity is, of course, impossible to create without generosity, love, and humility in inevitable conflict. The Trinity itself is an example of the tension, beauty, […]
All We Need, Easter 5 (A) – 2023
[RCL] Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14 Let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:5) In the season of Easter, a reading from the Acts of the Apostles is often substituted for the […]
It’s All About Love Presenters
Featured Presenters and Preachers The Most Rev. Michael Curry The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry is presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church. At the church’s 78th General Convention in June 2015, he was elected to a nine-year term in this role and installed in November of that year; he serves as The Episcopal […]
Third Round of Bilateral Dialogues: A Communiqué for Public Release
Third Round of Bilateral Dialogues: A Communiqué for Public Release The Third Round of Bilateral Dialogues between the Episcopal Church and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) held its Winter 2023 meeting in Austin, Texas both in-person and on-line. All sessions began with morning and evening prayer, with celebration of the Eucharist on Thursday. Those present in-person/online […]
What We Love We Will Protect
By Bishop Marc Andrus Two stories I heard on the way to COP27, the latest United Nations climate change conference, being held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, reminded me of the truth that “what we love we will protect.” These stories taught me something new about this saying, though – we love beings with souls, and […]
Participants
Participants Rencontrez notre hôte et nos participants La révérende Altagracia Pérez-Bullard, docteur en philosophie, est directrice du ministère contextuel et professeur adjoint de théologie pratique au Virginia Theological Seminary à Alexandria, Va. Altagracia a exercé son ministère pendant plus de trente ans en tant que ministre de la jeunesse, responsable communautaire et prêtre dans les diocèses […]
Centered Participants
Participants Meet Our Hosts and Participants The Rev. Altagracia Pérez-Bullard, Ph.D., is the director of Contextual Ministry and assistant professor of Practical Theology at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Va. Altagracia has served in ministry over thirty years as youth minister, community leader, and priest in the Dioceses of New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. She […]
Redefining “hybridization”
By: The Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers, Staff Officer for Church Planting I need to develop a new relationship with the word “hybridization.” After two years of Covid, including the absolutely exhausting start-stop caused by Omicron, for me “hybrid church” has come to mean “twice the work church.” A book that’s helped me is called “The […]
The Beginning, Christmas Day (I) – 2021
[RCL] Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) Students of history often find themselves confronted by difficult realities: there are wars, famines, stories of human tragedy and strife, but undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges to anyone beginning to explore our past is the whole B.C. versus A.D. thing. If you think about […]
Love Is Not Easy, but It Is Necessary, Proper 26 (B) – 2021
[RCL] Ruth 1:1-18; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34 There are times in life when directions are given that seem very simple. For instance, if you are driving a car, in almost every state in the union, you are required to put on your directional signal to indicate that you are turning a corner. If […]
Episcopal Church House of Bishops: Homily from the Presiding Bishop
The following is the text of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s homily to the House of Bishops, which is meeting virtually Sept. 21-23, 2021.
Bible Study: Proper 21 (B) – 2021
RCL: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22; Psalm 124; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50 Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Esther is perhaps the most fun of all the biblical books! A hilarious cast of characters, comedic turns of fate, and a clear commendation of enjoyment make this story a delight! And, of course, the story of Esther animates the […]
Bulletin Insert: Lent 5 (B) – Meet Our Religious Communities: Community of Divine Love – March 21, 2021
The Community of Divine Love (CDL) is an Episcopal monastery for both men and women.
Events
Events Join us for future events and catch up on what you missed by exploring recordings and other resources from the past. Events include in-house produced trainings, educational webinars, and advocacy actions, as well as events created or co-created by other Episcopal Church offices and partner organizations. Upcoming Events Episcopal Church Immigration Updates Every Tuesday at […]
Episcopal Church Executive Council: opening remarks from the Presiding Bishop
The following is a transcript of the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, currently meeting virtually through January 25. These remarks have been lightly edited for clarity.
Advent and Christmas Resources
In Luke’s telling of the Christmas story, startled shepherds are the first to hear that good news of great joy given to all people. Since then, through generations and generations, across the world, we keep sharing this Good News, receiving signs from God that, in the coming of Jesus Christ, we have received the greatest […]
The Good News of Lament
The Good News of Lament 1 How long, O LORD?will you forget me for ever? how long will you hide your face from me?2 How long shall I have perplexity in my mind,and grief in my heart, day after day? how long shall my enemy triumph over me?3 Look upon me and answer me, O LORD my God; give light to […]
Our Ministries
Our Ministries In the 2019-2021 Triennium, the Task Force on Church Planting and Redevelopment partnered with the following ministries through NEC Grants: 4Saints Food Pantry, Fort WorthA community of prayer and worship that has grown out of the food based ministry at 4Saints Food Pantry Abundant Life Health & Wellness, North CarolinaA multi-cultural community in […]
Episcopal Church Executive Council: opening remarks from the Presiding Bishop
The following is a transcript of the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, currently meeting virtually through October 12.