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Blessed Absalom Jones offering to assist Episcopal Historically Black Colleges and University

January 8, 2019

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites Episcopalians to deepen their participation in Christ’s ministry of reconciliation by dedicating offerings at observances of the Feast of Absalom Jones to support the two remaining Episcopal Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs): St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh, NC, and Voorhees College in Denmark, SC. St. Augustine’s and Voorhees provide […]

Applications Accepted for Coordinator, Indigenous Theological Education

January 7, 2019

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Coordinator, Indigenous Theological Education, a member of the Office of Indigenous Ministries, which is part of the Evangelism Team of the Department of Mission. The Indigenous Theological Education Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Missioner for Indigenous Ministries, the Indigenous Ministries Advisory Council (IMAC), and […]

Engage the Way of Love throughout the liturgical year

January 4, 2019

As the season of Epiphany approaches, Episcopalians are invited to explore The Way of Love, Practices for Jesus-Centered Life. More than a program or curriculum, it is an intentional commitment to a set of practices –Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, Rest – that form us into the likeness of Jesus. To assist congregations, dioceses, […]

Presiding Bishop’s statement on consent process in the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti

January 4, 2019

Application deadline nears for 2019-2020 Young Adult Service Corps placements

January 3, 2019

Church-wide Bible Reading Initiative Begins in Epiphany 2019

January 3, 2019

As we prepare to celebrate the season of Epiphany, Forward Movement, along with partners from across the Episcopal Church, invites all Episcopalians to participate in the Good Book Club. A church-wide Bible reading initiative, the Good Book Club will focus on Paul’s Letter to the Romans, with participants reading a section of scripture each day […]

Episcopal Church Sells Austin Property

December 31, 2018

Episcopal Church and ELCA joint statement: For Such a Time as This: A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Advocacy

December 21, 2018

As the 20-month For Such a Time as This: A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Advocacy campaign concludes, Rebecca Linder Blachly, director of the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations and the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, Director, Advocacy, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, through a joint video message offer thanks for leaders’ and advocates’ support […]

Episcopal delegates named for March 2019 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

December 20, 2018

The Episcopal Church offers two digital Christmas Eve programs

December 19, 2018

The Episcopal Church is offering a new way to share a Christmas Eve service or pageant this year, offering two, digital Christmas Eve programs on December 24. Available on both the Episcopal Church website and the Episcopal Church on Facebook page, these programs make Christmas Eve worship accessible to those not attending a service or […]

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