Karla Sikaffy duPlantier named Episcopal Church missioner for Latino ministries
Karla Sikaffy duPlantier, who joined The Episcopal Church as interim missioner of Latino Ministries in August 2025, has been named permanent missioner.
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A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council: October 2026
Following its meeting Oct. 19 in New York City, The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council shared the following letter to the church. Read prior council letters to the church here.
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Episcopal Diocese of Florida receives consents for Bishop-elect Randolph Alexander Jr.
The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of Florida for its Sept. 11 election of the Rev. J. Randolph Alexander Jr. as bishop. His consecration and ordination service is scheduled for Feb. 6.
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Episcopal Church Executive Council adopts presiding bishop’s strategic plan, authorizes sale of Manhattan headquarters
The Episcopal Church Executive Council convened in a regular meeting Monday, Oct. 19, at the church’s New York headquarters, where it passed resolutions to adopt The Episcopal Church’s strategic plan and authorized officers to negotiate a purchase agreement for the sale of The Episcopal Church Center at 815 Second Ave.
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Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris
Following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, by House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, which met at The Episcopal Church Center in New York City on Oct. 19, 2026.
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Episcopal Church 2025 Parochial Report shows attendance stabilizing and new data on congregational life
The Episcopal Church’s newly released 2025 Parochial Report—which builds on changes introduced to the data collecting process in 2024—shows continued post-pandemic stabilization in terms of attendance and finances, though overall membership continues to slowly decline.
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Congregational vitality initiatives launch with unified focus, additional staffing, and upcoming networking and training opportunities
The Episcopal Church’s Congregational Vitality Department is initiating a renewed focus on church planting, revitalization, and redevelopment in concert with dioceses and local leaders. The work will be supported by three new staff positions and a yearlong series of webinars and in-person gatherings for professional development, leadership training, and networking opportunities for all Episcopalians interested in congregational vitality.
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A pastoral word to The Episcopal Church from the September 2026 gathering of the House of Bishops
The bishops of The Episcopal Church gathered from Sept. 22-28, 2026, at Camp Allen Conference Center in Navasota, Texas. Our gathering included 118 bishops and bishops-elect, representing 93 dioceses and special ministries across 17 countries and territories. Mindful of the pressures and challenges facing our world and our church, we are grateful for this time set apart for spiritual renewal and focused work. We leave this meeting with deepened relationships and renewed commitments to the ministry we share in Jesus Christ.
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Episcopal Diocese of Lexington receives consents for Bishop-elect David Sibley
The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington for its Aug. 1 election of the Rev. David Sibley as bishop. His consecration and ordination service is scheduled for Jan. 23, 2027.
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Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania receives consents for Bishop-elect Jenifer Chatfield
The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania for its Aug. 8 election of the Rev. Jenifer Chatfield as bishop. Her consecration and ordination service is scheduled for Dec. 12.
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A letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the 25th anniversary of 9/11
Dear People of God in The Episcopal Church: Twenty-five years on, we live in a world shaped by 9/11. Our lament will never end for those who died in the attacks, those who gave of their lives in the days and weeks following, and those who still suffer. Our grief is particularly sharp on this historic anniversary.
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Sacred Ground program releases updated curriculum
The Episcopal Church’s Sacred Ground program on race and faith—completed by more than 30,000 participants since 2019—is introducing a significant curriculum revision with updated and contextualized materials.
