Episcopal Presiding Bishop video: We must make our country safe because all of us are valuable and we are all children of God.

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry has released a video calling for action to make this country safe. “We must make our country safe because all of us are valuable and we are all children of God.” The Presiding Bishop notes, “We in the United States are in the midst of a […]

Episcopal Church scholarship applications for 2018-2019 now accepted

Applications are now being accepted for educational scholarships from the Episcopal Church for the 2018-2019 academic year. The scholarships are derived from annual income of designated trust funds established by generous donors through bequests to the Episcopal Church.  The scholarships assist students who are mostly enrolled in theological education and training. Scholarships are available for […]

Episcopal Church teams with ecumenical partners for 2018 Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Poor People’s Campaign organized by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1968, the Episcopal Church is teaming with ecumenical partners including the National Council of Churches into action, ministry, and official relationship with the 2018 Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival.    […]

Today’s video on Thursdays at 2: New Ministries: Hope Sandwich Co.

On Thursday, February 22, Thursdays at 2, a favorite and popular feature produced by the Office of Communications, presents New Ministries: Hope Sandwich Co., a ministry of St. John’s Episcopal Church in San Bernardino, CA (Diocese of Los Angeles). Hope Sandwich Co. is a social enterprise in the form of a food truck. For every […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Curry on the death of the Rev. Billy Graham

The following is a statement from Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry on the death of the Rev. Billy Graham, well-known Evangelist.   The phrase “a big tent” is often used to suggest gracious openness and respect for varieties and diversities of people and perspectives. It reflects the sentiment of the old […]

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry calls for Good Friday Offering to support ministry in Anglican Province of Jerusalem and Middle East

Advancing to General Convention: Registration open for Young Adult Festival

Registration is now open for the Episcopal Church Young Adult Festival, scheduled to run concurrently with the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church. The Young Adult Festival is designed for young adults 18-30 years old to meet peers from across the globe, pray and learn together, engage in the church’s legislative process, and help […]

Today’s video on Thursdays at 2: Ashes To Go

On Thursday, February 15, Thursdays at 2, a favorite and popular feature produced by the Office of Communications, returns with Ashes to Go, featuring Episcopal Church staff members dispersed to the streets of New York City to distribute ashes on Ash Wednesday, February 14. Ashes to Go includes comments by Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael […]

DFMS enters lease agreement with Children’s Defense Fund

An agreement has been completed between the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS) and the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) to lease a portion of a floor at the Episcopal Church Center, 815 Second Avenue in New York City, NY. “I’m very pleased to have the Children’s Defense Fund moving into this building,” commented Geoffrey Smith, […]

Registration open for upcoming sessions of Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency

Registration is now open for the two 2018 sessions of the Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency, an innovative nine-day intensive course designed for diocesan staff, clergy, lay leaders, and seminarians to learn cultural competency for Latino ministry.   Participants have their choice of sessions: -Monday to Monday, June 11 – 18 at Bloy House, Episcopal Theological […]