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Nominations to fill Executive Council vacancy accepted till Jan. 15
The Episcopal Church Executive Council is accepting nominations for a lay member to fill an unexpired term that became vacant when Sandra Teresa Montes Vela, who was elected at the 2022 General Convention, resigned from the council on Oct. 23, 2025.
Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota receives consents for Bishop-elect Shay Craig
The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota for its Oct. 25 election of the Very Rev. Shay Craig as bishop. Her consecration and ordination service is scheduled for March 14.
Executive Council to meet Dec. 11 to vote on 2026 budget
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene an online special meeting at 1 p.m. ET Dec. 11 to review and approve the 2026 churchwide budget. Those wishing to watch via livestream may do so on the General Convention Office’s YouTube channel.
Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin receives consents for Bishop-elect Gregory Kimura
The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin for its Oct. 18 election of the Rev. Gregory Kimura as bishop. His consecration and ordination service is scheduled for April 18.
Scott MacDougall named director for theological resources for The Episcopal Church
Theologian Scott MacDougall has been named director for theological resources for The Episcopal Church, a new position designed to support Church Center staff and collaborate with church leadership planning teams.
Episcopal Church honors veterans, commissions chaplains in special service
The Episcopal Church held its first Veterans Day Holy Eucharist service at 7 p.m. ET Nov. 11, honoring those who have served in the military and specially recognizing the Episcopal chaplains who support them.
Sermon at first churchwide Veterans Day Eucharist service
Following is a transcript of a sermon delivered by the Rt. Rev. Ann Ritonia, bishop suffragan of Armed Forces and Federal Ministries, during a Veterans Day service at The Episcopal Church Center’s Chapel of Christ the Lord in New York City on Nov. 11, 2025.
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Executive Council approves 31 grants for new Episcopal communities
Grant funding for 31 projects supporting the birth and growth of new ministries was approved by the Episcopal Church’s Executive Council during its October meeting. The grants total $442,166.
