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Presiding Bishop on the President’s action and the Paris Climate Accord

June 1, 2017

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry has issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s action and the Paris Climate Accord. With the announcement by President Donald Trump of his decision to withdraw the commitment made by the United States to the Paris Climate Accord, I am reminded of the words of […]

$127,358 awarded for Campus Ministry grants

June 1, 2017

A total of $127,358 has been awarded to 15 recipients of the Episcopal Church 2017 Young Adult and Campus Ministry grants. Young Adult and Campus Ministry Grants provide funding for dioceses, congregations, and community college/tribal college/university campuses that are doing or seek to do ministry with young adults on and off college campuses. “These grants help […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: Jericho Road

June 1, 2017

On Thursday, June 1, Thursdays at 2 features Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative of New Orleans, a neighborhood-based nonprofit homebuilder that provides families with healthy and energy-efficient affordable housing opportunities. Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative partners with neighborhood residents, organizations and businesses to create and maintain a stable and thriving community. Thursdays at 2 is […]

Deadline extended for 2017 New Community Clergy and Lay Conference

May 31, 2017

The registration has been extended for the popular Episcopal Church New Community Clergy and Lay Conference, slated for July 19-22 at Camp Allen, Navasota, TX (Diocese of Texas). The theme is Affirming Life, Liberty and Justice. Deadline is now Friday, June 30. Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Ethnic Ministries Offices, the New Community Clergy and […]

Applications accepted for Episcopal Church Domestic & Environmental Policy Advisor

May 31, 2017

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the full-time position of Domestic & Environmental Policy Advisor, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. As part of the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations based in Washington DC, the Domestic & Environmental Policy Advisor focuses on environmental policy and U.S. domestic policy. The Advisor represents the […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: Presiding Bishop and Thy Kingdom Come

May 25, 2017

On Thursday, May 25, Thursdays at 2 features Presiding Bishop Michael Curry leading the Thy Kingdom Come videos for the Worldwide Anglican Communion. Thy Kingdom Come is a campaign initiated by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby calling for prayer by individuals, congregations and families. The video is available here Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Curry’s video leads worldwide prayer campaign Thy Kingdom Come

May 24, 2017

On May 25, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry leads the Thy Kingdom Come videos for the Worldwide Anglican Communion. Thy Kingdom Come is a campaign initiated by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby calling for prayer by individuals, congregations and families. Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around […]

Presiding Bishop’s Sermon in Haiti

May 23, 2017

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry presented the following sermon at a special liturgy at the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Port-A-Prince Haiti.   Sermon on the Occasion of the Liturgical Signing of Covenant of Reconciliation   The Episcopal Diocese of Haiti Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry Tuesday, May 23   […]

Search committee for Episcopal Church Missioner for Black Ministry offers update

May 22, 2017

The search committee for the Episcopal Church Missioner for Black Ministry has provided the following update on its work:   Update on the search for the new Missioner for Black Ministry   The work of the search committee to find the new Missioner for Black Ministry within the Episcopal Church has begun. Our goal is […]

Diocese of West Texas notified of successful canonical consent process

May 22, 2017

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry and Registrar of General Convention, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, have notified the Diocese of West Texas that Bishop-Elect Jennifer Brooke-Davidson has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process. The Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson was elected Bishop Suffragan on February 25.  Her ordination […]

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