Information from the Office of Government Relations: Summary of General Convention Policy on Abortion and Women’s Reproductive Health

In response to questions related to The Episcopal Church’s position on abortion, the Office of Government Relations offers this summary of General Convention Policy on Abortion and Women’s Reproductive Health. Additional information, including the text of the official policies and statements of the General Convention and Executive Council of The Episcopal Church may be found […]

Episcopal News Service reporter/assistant editor

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Episcopal News Service (ENS) reporter/assistant editor, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. ENS offers in-depth reporting and analysis of local, regional, national and international news for Episcopalians and others interested in the church’s mission and ministry. Providing written and multimedia coverage, ENS is the […]

Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet in Maryland, June 10-13, 2019

Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal News Service’s senior editor and reporter, to retire June 30.

The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal News Service’s senior editor and reporter, has announced to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and other colleagues her intention to retire July 1. She joined the Presiding Bishop’s staff in September 2005. “It has been a privilege to be one of The Episcopal Church’s storytellers for the past nearly 14 […]

Traveling the Way of Love Episode 3: Worship

Traveling the Way of Love, Episode 3: Worship, the latest installment of a new video series from The Episcopal Church Office of Communication, premieres May 28, 3:00pm EDT on The Episcopal Church website and on The Episcopal Church Facebook page. Hosted by Chris Sikkema, the Office of Communication’s manager for special projects, Traveling the Way […]

Remembering Rachel Held Evans: Presiding Bishop offers tribute

Committee recommends taking “next faithful step” toward full communion between Episcopal Church and United Methodist Church

During their meeting April 29-30, 2019 at First United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas, the members of The Episcopal Church – United Methodist Dialogue Committee agreed to send a resolution for full communion to be considered by the Council of Bishops and for possible consideration by the 2020 General Conference of The United Methodist Church. […]

Dinorah Padro named Episcopal Church manager for language services

Presiding Bishop invites The Episcopal Church to the 2019 Annual Appeal

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is inviting The Episcopal Church and its supporters to participate in the Annual Appeal, now in its second year, saying “The Annual Appeal of The Episcopal Church is one of the many ways that we as Episcopalians help to bless this world.” The goal of The Episcopal Church 2019 Annual Appeal […]

Reminder: Sacred Ground race dialogue series offers informational webinars

Reminder that individuals or groups interested in learning more about Sacred Ground: a film-based dialogue series on race and faith are invited to an introductory webinar hosted by Katrina Browne, Sacred Ground curriculum developer, and producer/director of the acclaimed documentary Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North, and the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, […]