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Episcopal Church House of Bishops to gather in Fairbanks, Alaska

September 13, 2017

More than 125 bishops of the Episcopal Church will gather in Fairbanks, Alaska to pray, bless the land, visit missions, and discuss the business of the church at the House of Bishops September 21 – 26. Hosted by Diocese of Alaska Bishop Mark Lattime, this meeting marks the first time the Episcopal bishops have gathered […]

Application process now open for Episcopal Church Constable Fund Grants

September 13, 2017

The application process is now open for the Constable Fund Grants for the 2017-2018 cycle.  The Constable Fund provides grants to fund mission initiatives that were not provided for within the budget of the Episcopal Church, as approved by General Convention 2015. The Rev. Canon Tanya Wallace, Executive Council member from the Diocese of Western […]

A Reflection from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry: It may be that we cannot solve everything, and we cannot do everything. But we can do something, no matter what.

September 12, 2017

Katelyn Kenney has been named 2017-2018 United Thank Offering Julia Chester Emery intern

September 12, 2017

Katelyn Kenney of Pearland, Texas has been named the United Thank Offering Julia Chester Emery intern for 2017-2018. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to explore my gifts through this internship and meet creative individuals within the Episcopal Church along the way,” Kenney said. The purpose of the internship is to support the work of […]

Applications accepted for United Thank Offering young adult, seminarian grants for 2018

September 5, 2017

Applications are now accepted for the 2018 United Thank Offering grants: 10 grants of $2500 for young adults; and 10 grants of $2500 to seminarians. The focus of the grants is The Jesus Movement: Evangelism, Reconciliation and Creation Care. The United Thank Offering is a gratitude ministry of the Episcopal Church to support innovative mission […]

Presiding Bishop, President of House of Deputies on DACA: We stand with the Dreamers and will do all that we can to support them

September 5, 2017

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on Hurricane Harvey: Our brothers and sisters in Texas and Louisiana need our help.

August 29, 2017

October training session explores ways to support and advocate for refugees

August 21, 2017

Episcopal Migration Ministries is offering a three-day training course, “Love God, Love Neighbor”, designed to equip Episcopalians to be advocates, allies, and ambassadors for refugees and the ministry of refugee resettlement. “Love God, Love Neighbor” will be held Tuesday – Thursday, October 10-12 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Denver, Colorado The training provides an in-depth […]

A Message from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry: Where do we go from here: chaos or community?

August 17, 2017

Registration open for October session of Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency

August 17, 2017

Registration is now open for the October session 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.  Offered by the Episcopal Church Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries, the course will be held at St. James Commons, Episcopal Diocese […]

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