Episcopal Church delegation advocates for creation care at COP29

A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council

Episcopal Church 2023 Parochial Report data now available

The Episcopal Church’s newly released 2023 Parochial Report indicates a slowing of congregational closures and a recovery of average Sunday attendance after declines during the COVID-19 pandemic. And while overall membership during the past decade has steadily dropped, the year-to-year rate appears to be stabilizing.

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

Following is a lightly edited transcript of opening remarks by House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting Nov. 7-9 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe

Following is a lightly edited transcript of opening remarks by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting Nov. 7-9 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the U.S. presidential election

Seeking Episcopal young adult input in ‘Toward a New Generation of Leaders’ survey

The Episcopal Church’s Department of Faith Formation is seeking survey participants ages 18-32 as part of a three-year, partially grant-funded project to identify the gifts and challenges of Gen Z ministry within the church and enhance program development. The survey—available online here—is open until Dec. 2.

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe shares staff updates in letter to church leaders

The following letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe was sent earlier today to leaders throughout The Episcopal Church.

Episcopal Church welcomes Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe in virtual churchwide ceremony

Episcopalians around the world and in various time zones gathered to welcome the Most Rev. Sean Rowe as the church’s 28th presiding bishop in a first-of-its-kind virtual investiture service, livestreamed Nov. 2 from the Chapel of Christ the Lord at The Episcopal Church Center in New York City.

Sermon at investiture of the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church

Following is a transcript of a sermon delivered by the Most Rev. Sean Rowe during the Nov. 2, 2024, service of Holy Eucharist and Investiture for the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church.