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Applications accepted for Episcopal Church Director of Human Resources

February 9, 2017

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Director of Human Resources, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. The Director of Human Resources position is based at the Episcopal Church Center in New York City and is a full-time position. The Director of Human Resources reports to the Chief Operating Officer and […]

United Thank Offering young adult, seminarian grants awarded for 2017

February 9, 2017

The 2017 United Thank Offering grants for seven seminarians and four young adults were approved by Executive Council at its February meeting. The focus of the grants is The Jesus Movement. The United Thank Offering is a ministry to promote thankfulness and mission in the whole Church. Known worldwide as UTO, the United Thank Offering […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: Episcopal Revival

February 9, 2017

On Thursday, February 9, Thursdays at 2 will feature the events and energy of the Episcopal Revival, filmed in February in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.  Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, Canon for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Creation, share the joys and importance of Revivals in the Episcopal Church. Thursdays at 2 […]

General Convention 2021 location announced

February 8, 2017

The 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church will be held in July 2021 at The Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD (Diocese of Maryland). The decision was presented by the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, Executive Officer of General Convention and Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements, to the Executive Council […]

Applications accepted for Episcopal Church Chief Legal Officer

February 8, 2017

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Chief Legal Officer, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. A new full-time position, the Chief Legal Officer is based at the Episcopal Church Center in New York City. The Chief Legal Officer will be responsible for assuring the reliable and timely provision of high […]

Presiding Bishop, President of House of Deputies share information with Episcopal Church staff

February 8, 2017

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings shared the following letter with the staff of the Episcopal Church on February 8.   Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:   Earlier this week, we informed Executive Council that Bishop Stacy Sauls has filed a […]

Está abierta la inscripción para un curso innovador: Competencias para el Ministerio Episcopal Latino

February 7, 2017

Competencias para el Ministerio Episcopal Latino, es un curso intensivo de nueve días diseñado para personal diocesano, clérigos, líderes laicos y seminaristas interesados en desarrollar competencia cultural y cómo organizar el ministerio para las poblaciones     latinas /hispanas de los Estados Unidos. Ofrecido por la Oficina de los Ministerios Latinos / Hispanos de la Iglesia Episcopal, […]

Registration open for innovative course: Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency

February 7, 2017

General Convention 2018 draft schedule announced

February 7, 2017

The Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, Executive Officer of General Convention, announced the draft schedule for the 79th General Convention, available here in both English and Spanish.   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 […]

Advisory Council for the Stewardship of Creation accepts applications for grants

February 3, 2017

The Episcopal Church Advisory Council for the Stewardship of Creation is accepting applications again for grants that focus on local faith-based projects for mitigating climate change and safeguarding the integrity of Creation. The Episcopal Church Advisory Council for the Stewardship of Creation, enabled by Resolution A030, Create Task Force On Climate Change, approved at General […]

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