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Episcopal Diocese of Taiwan receives consents for Bishop-elect Keith Chen-Cheng Lee

June 24, 2026

The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of Taiwan for its May 9 election of the Rev. Keith Chen-Cheng Lee as bishop. His consecration and ordination service is scheduled for Nov. 7.

Work starting on Episcopal Church Archives permanent home

June 22, 2026

Site preparation for the new permanent home of The Archives of The Episcopal Church—the oldest denominational archives in the U.S.—is set to begin today in Oakwood, Georgia, with construction expected to be complete by spring 2027.

A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council: June 2026

June 18, 2026

Following its meeting June 14-17 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council shared the following letter to the church.

Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii receives consents for Bishop-elect Elizabeth Berman

June 18, 2026

The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii for its May 16 election of the Rev. Elizabeth “Libby” Berman as bishop. Her consecration and ordination service is scheduled for Nov. 14.

Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris

June 17, 2026

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 is meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, this week.

Presiding bishop authorizes marketing of Episcopal Church Center building in New York City

June 17, 2026

Following consultation with The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council, which is meeting this week in the Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe announced that a New York-based real estate firm will begin marketing the Church Center building at 815 Second Ave. in New York City.

Grant applications for new Episcopal communities now open

June 15, 2026

New Episcopal communities interested in applying for a grant from The Episcopal Church are invited to attend an informational webinar on July 1. Because the grant process has undergone significant updates, those considering applying are encouraged to carefully read all the new application materials and attend the webinar, which will include time for questions and answers. Grant applications are due July 15. 

Episcopal Diocese of Long Island receives consents for Bishop-elect Adam J. Shoemaker

June 11, 2026

The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island for its April 18 election of the Rev. Adam J. Shoemaker as bishop. His consecration and ordination service is scheduled for Sept. 19.

‘Signs and Grace’ video course available in new Episcopal Church, Forward Movement formation partnership

May 20, 2026

A new, three-session, video-based course about baptism, Eucharist, and the church’s sacramental rites is available for download or streaming with accompanying study guides. “Signs and Grace: An Introduction to the Sacraments” marks the first video collaboration between The Episcopal Church and Forward Movement in a partnership designed to provide free formation resources for dioceses and congregations.

The Rev. Anita Braden named interim missioner for African Descent Ministries for The Episcopal Church

May 13, 2026

The Rev. Anita Braden, who has served most recently as canon to the ordinary and chief of staff for the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, has been named interim missioner for African Descent Ministries for The Episcopal Church.

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