Episcopal Presiding Bishop on the October Anglican Communion Primates Meeting

“I am so looking forward to being with my friends and colleagues in the upcoming gathering of the Primates,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry stated in a video message. The Primates of the Anglican Communion, of which Presiding Bishop Curry is a member, will be meeting October 2-6 at Canterbury Cathedral […]

Called to Transformation Workshops address aftermath of hurricanes

The remaining 2017 Called to Transformation Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) facilitator formation workshops have been changed following the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The Rev. Melanie Mullen, Episcopal Church Director of Reconciliation, Justice, and Creation Care, explained, “The trainings emphasize supporting the gifts and resilience of the community, and the Called to Transformation session […]

Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin hosts three-day revival: Called to be … A Safe Place for All of God’s People

The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin and the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church will co-sponsor a three-day Episcopal Revival on Friday to Sunday, November 17 – 19, with an emphasis on sharing a bold, inclusive vision of faith in action. “This wonderful event marks a new chapter in the life of the Episcopal Diocese […]

A Word to the Church from the Episcopal Church’s House of Bishops

Maria Pacheco named Episcopal Church Manager for Language Services

Data from 2016 Parochial Reports now available

The Rev. Canon Dr. Michael Barlowe, Executive Officer of General Convention, has announced that data from the 2016 Parochial Reports of the Episcopal Church is now available here.  At the same time, he has released analysis of the data, available in a variety of ways available here. Canon Barlowe noted, “The 2016 data reflects a […]

Presiding Bishop Curry invites all to Julia Chester Emery’s birthday party

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites everyone to participate in a birthday party for Julia Chester Emery, the founder of the United Thank Offering. September 24 marks the 165th birthday of Julia Chester Emery. To mark that event, the United Thank Offering is sponsoring a special celebration honoring the life and work of Julia […]

Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet in Maryland October 18-21

The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church will meet October 18-21at the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum Heights, MD (Diocese of Maryland). Media representatives wishing to attend the meeting must secure credentials. Contact Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer, at publicaffairs@episcopalchurch.org. A media conference with access for media not able to attend […]

Task Force on the Study of Marriage Reports Progress

The Episcopal Church Task Force on the Study of Marriage has issued the following progress report: The Task Force on the Study of Marriage, meeting August 28-30 in Salt Lake City, UT, continued its work as directed by the 2015 General Convention. The Task Force reviewed the work completed to date, made decisions for completing […]

Darvin Darling named Episcopal Church Director of Information Technology

Darvin Darling has been named the Episcopal Church Director of Information Technology, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. “I’m thrilled to have Darvin leading our IT efforts,” noted the Rev. Deacon Geoffrey Smith, Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer, in making the announcement. “He’s smart, thoughtful and at least three steps ahead when thinking about […]