Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s opening remarks to Executive Council

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting April 18-20 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from the president of the House of Deputies

The following is a transcript of the opening remarks of President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting April 18-20 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Episcopal Church awards 2024 Young Adult and Campus Ministry grants

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church has awarded 19 grants, totaling $140,000, to young adult and campus ministries from dioceses across the U.S. The recommended grant applications were approved during the council’s January 2024 meeting.

Episcopal Church leaders launch independent racial justice coalition

Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe nominated by petition for election as presiding bishop

Letter outlines process for hiring next General Convention executive officer

The following letter from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris was sent to The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council, explaining the process for hiring the next executive officer of the General Convention Office. The Rev. Michael Barlowe announced Jan. 16 that he plans to retire from that role in August.

Episcopal, Lutheran partnership focuses on asylum-seeker sponsor training

Building on a shared vision for Gospel-centered hospitality and inclusion, Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s (ELCA) ministry to migrants have entered a partnership to better train and support asylum-seeker sponsors.

Applications accepted for United Nations 2024 climate conference Episcopal delegation

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites all interested Episcopalians over 18 to apply to be a delegate—in person or virtually—to the 2024 United Nations climate change conference, scheduled for Nov. 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Applications—found online in English and Spanish—are due by 5 p.m. ET May 6.

Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet April 18-20; plenary sessions livestreamed

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene April 18-20 in Raleigh, North Carolina. All are welcome to watch the plenary sessions live.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Media credentials available for 81st General Convention

Media representatives and communications professionals wishing to cover the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church—June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky—may apply online now for media credentials.