1789 Society
The mission of The Episcopal Church, as stated in the Book of Common Prayer’s catechism, is “to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.” In step with that mission, we follow Jesus into loving, liberating, and life-giving relationships with God, with each other, and with the Earth. Your gift to […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 1 (C) – January 12, 2025
RCL: Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 This Bible study is part of a series produced by the Office of Global Partnerships of The Episcopal Church. Isaiah 43:1-7 The book of Isaiah can be seen as an account of both the physical and spiritual journey of the people of Israel and their […]
Bulletin Insert: Journeying in the World – December 22, 2024
Bulletin Insert: Journeying with Community – December 15, 2024
Bulletin Insert: Journeying with Family and Friends – December 8, 2024
Bulletin Insert: Saying “Yes” to the Journey – December 1, 2024
Finding Purpose and Resilience: My Year as a YASC Volunteer in Sri Lanka
My name is John Buterbaugh and I served as a YASC volunteer in Sri Lanka from 2022 to 2023. Having been a special education teacher at an inner-city middle school, I experienced many of the difficulties that many teachers around the country were feeling. I wanted to take on a new opportunity to explore my […]
We make our plans, but God guides our paths
A YASC reflection by Henry M. Bibelheimer (Oklahoma) My name is Henry Bibelheimer and I served as a Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) volunteer in the Episcopal Church in the Philippines from 2018 to 2020. When each new YASC application season begins, I think about where I was in the fall of 2017. I had […]
Bulletin Insert: All Saints’ Day – November 3, 2024
Nourishment, Pentecost 16 (B) – September 8, 2024
[RCL] Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2:1-10, [11-13], 14-17; Mark 7:24-37 Note: During the 2024 Season after Pentecost, Sermons That Work will use Track 2 readings for sermons and Bible studies. Please consult our archives for many additional Track 1 resources from prior years. It’s a story so common that it could almost be passed […]
GC81 Daily Update: Thursday, June 27
Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky, the site of The Episcopal Church’s 81st General Convention, which runs through June 28 at the Kentucky International Convention Center. These daily updates from the Office of Public Affairs include news, events, and resources related to GC81.
Toward GC81: Preachers, presiders named for General Convention daily worship
Episcopalians registered to attend the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, are invited to daily worship services that seek to embody the church’s “beautiful mosaic of diversity.” Three Eucharist services—including one entirely in Spanish—and three Morning Prayer services will be offered June 23-28 and livestreamed.
What does General Convention 2024 mean to me?
A General Convention Primer What is the General Convention? The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church. Every three years it meets as a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops, composed of deputies and bishops from each diocese. Why is this coming General Convention, the 81st, important? This General […]
Bulletin Insert: Pentecost – May 19, 2024
Bulletin Insert: Ascension Day – May 12, 2024
The Paradox of Judas, Wednesday in Holy Week – March 27, 2024
[RCL] Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 70; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 13:21-32 The Paradox of Judas: ultimate betrayer or player in the cosmic drama of salvation? Today’s gospel passage begins, “After saying this Jesus was troubled in spirit, and declared ‘Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me.’” Looking back to what Jesus has just […]
Summary of General Convention Resolutions on Abortion and Women's Reproductive Health
Originally published 17 May, 2019; updated 23 February, 2024 Clergy throughout The Episcopal Church counsel those in their care who struggle with issues relating to infertility, family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, and adoption. Our ordained and lay leaders walk alongside Episcopalians and others who struggle with this intimate and sacred aspect of human life. Over the […]
Past Cases
Past Cases Involving Bishops Click a title below for more information. You have the options to click the link to open a PDF version, download the PDF, and view the text. The Rt. Rev. William Love, Bishop of Albany
Born From Above, Lent 4 (B) – March 10, 2024
[RCL] Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 Our Gospel passage today is the end of a conversation Jesus had with the Pharisee Nicodemus. Some might hear that Nicodemus is a Pharisee and immediately cast him in a negative light. For that reason, a hearer could be tempted to imagine his conversation with […]