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Letter from Episcopal Church leaders on Trump administration immigration executive orders

January 21, 2025

Because our true citizenship is not here on earth but in heaven, we are called to transcend the earthly distinctions made among us by the leaders of this world. We must proclaim that the kingdom of heaven is promised to the persecuted and answer Christ’s call to welcome the stranger among us. This vision of God’s kingdom, this new reality, is the one to which we Christians are pledged in our baptism above any political preference or policy, and to which our church must bear witness through word and deed.

Episcopal evangelism grants awarded for projects in U.S., Caribbean, and South America

January 16, 2025

More than 30 projects—ranging from digital ministries to art shows to immigrant outreach—have been approved for Episcopal Church evangelism grants totaling $123,800. The Executive Council’s Executive Committee approved the grants in December, benefiting dioceses across the U.S. and in Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador Central.

Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet Feb. 17-19

January 14, 2025

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene in person Feb. 17-19 in Linthicum Heights, Maryland.

Nominations to fill Executive Council vacancy accepted till Jan. 28

January 8, 2025

The Episcopal Church Executive Council is accepting nominations for a clergy member to fill an unexpired term that became vacant when the Rev. Lester Mackenzie, who was elected at the 2024 General Convention, resigned to join Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe’s staff.

Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Title IV matter concerning Bishops Michael Curry and Todd Ousley

December 30, 2024

Statement from Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the death of President Jimmy Carter

December 29, 2024

Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the passing of the Rev. Fran Toy

December 29, 2024

Christmas message from Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe

December 23, 2024

Succession planning begins for Episcopal Church CFO

December 19, 2024

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe announced today that he has begun working with Chief Financial Officer Kurt Barnes, who has served The Episcopal Church for 21 years in this role, on a succession plan for leadership in the church’s finance, investment, and development offices. 

Diocese of West Missouri receives consents for Bishop-elect Amy Dafler Meaux

December 18, 2024

The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri for its Nov. 9 election of the Very Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux as bishop. Her ordination is scheduled for May 3.

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