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Civil Discourse Curriculum: A program for reflection, consideration, discussion
The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations has developed a five-week Civil Discourse Curriculum, focusing on civil discourse and designed for reflection, consideration and discussion. “The Civil Discourse Curriculum was created as a resource to help folks understand and practice civil discourse, particularly as it relates to discussion about politics, policy and legislation, and why […]
Advancing to General Convention 2018: “Overview Calendar: What’s Happening at General Convention”
The General Convention 2018 schedule and events along with related activities are available in the “Overview Calendar: What’s Happening at General Convention.” The Episcopal Church 79th General Convention will be held Thursday, July 5 to Friday, July 13, 2018 at The Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas (Diocese of Texas). “Overview Calendar: What’s Happening at General […]
Application deadline extended for Episcopal Church Young Adult Service Corps 2018-2019 placements
The deadline for applications has been extended for young adults (21-30 years old) interested in the opportunity to transform their own lives while engaging in mission and ministry in the Anglican Communion by joining the Young Adult Service Corps. Application deadline now is Friday, January 26 for 2018-2019 placements in the Young Adult Service Corps, […]
February 11: World Mission Sunday
Advancing to General Convention 2018: The Blue Book will be available online
The Report to the 79th General Convention, commonly referred to as The Blue Book, will be available online at the Episcopal Church General Convention website here. Reports will be added to the General Convention website beginning in February as they are translated into Spanish and prepared for publication, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, General Convention […]
Presiding Bishop Curry on Human Trafficking: “Trafficking in persons is a crime that goes against the most basic tenets of our faith”
Theological educational grants awarded for Episcopalians, Anglicans in Caribbean, Latin America
Media advisory: media credentials applications now available for Episcopal Church General Convention 2018
The 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church will be held Thursday, July 5 to Friday, July 13, 2018 at The Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas (Diocese of Texas). Applications for credentials for media representatives planning to cover the General Convention 2018 of the Episcopal Church are available here. Media kit is here. Three types […]
54 Jubilee Grants awarded for Episcopal congregations alleviating poverty
Jubilee Ministries, the Domestic Poverty network of the Episcopal Church, has awarded $67,000 in 54 grants to support mission and ministry in 35 dioceses for 2017. Jubilee Ministries are congregations or agencies with connections to the Episcopal Church, designated by diocesan bishops and affirmed by Executive Council, whose mission work affects the lives of those […]
