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The Rev. Carl Wright receives successful canonical consent process as Bishop Suffragan for Armed Services and Federal Ministries

January 9, 2017

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry and Registrar of General Convention, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, have notified the Rev. Carl Wright that the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process have been received for Bishop Suffragan for Armed Services and Federal Ministries. Wright was elected Bishop Suffragan for Armed […]

Application deadline extended for 2017-2018 Young Adult Service Corps placements

January 9, 2017

The application deadline for young adults (21-30 years old) for 2017-2018 placements in the Young Adult Service Corps, commonly known as YASC, has been extended to Friday, January 13. Through YASC, young adults have an opportunity to transform their own lives while engaging in mission and ministry in the Anglican Communion. The application for a […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: Christ Church Philadelphia

January 5, 2017

On Thursday, January 5, Thursdays at 2 will feature historic Christ Church, Philadelphia (Diocese of Pennsylvania). The video is available here and is also available closed-captioned Christ Church, Philadelphia, is located in the heart of this historic city, just blocks away from Independence Mall and the Liberty Bell. Today’s Christ Church continues with the mission […]

Applications accepted for 2017-2018 Conant Grants

January 4, 2017

Applications are now accepted for Conant Grants from the Episcopal Church for the 2017-2018 academic year. Conant Grant funds are provided for the improvement of seminary-based theological education. Specifically, the grants are directed for the support of research, writing and course development undertaken by faculty members at the recognized Episcopal seminaries in the United States. […]

Volunteers needed for Episcopal Church committee for Staff Officer for Black Ministries

December 20, 2016

Volunteers are being recruited for a search committee to develop a position description and interview candidates for the Episcopal Church’s Staff Officer for Black Ministries, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. A letter to the church from the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, Canon for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Stewardship of Creation, and the Rev. Canon […]

Volunteers needed for Episcopal Church committee for Staff Officer for Church Planting Infrastructure

December 19, 2016

Volunteers are being recruited for a search committee to develop a position description and interview candidates for the Episcopal Church’s Staff Officer for Church Planting Infrastructure, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. A letter to the church from the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, Canon for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Stewardship of Creation, and the Rev. […]

The Rev. Deacon Geoffrey T. Smith named Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer

December 19, 2016

The Rev. Deacon Geoffrey T. Smith has been named the Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. The appointment was made by the Episcopal Church Executive Council following the joint nomination by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings. Smith boasts […]

Welcome to the Jesus Movement: Episcopal Church slates 2017-2018 Revivals

December 19, 2016

The Episcopal Church is working with diocesan teams to organize a series of Episcopal Revivals in 2017 and 2018, six major events that promise to stir and renew hearts for Jesus, to equip Episcopalians as evangelists, and to welcome people who aren’t part of a church to join the Jesus Movement. “I love the surprised […]

Apply now for 2017 Roanridge Trust Award Grants

December 15, 2016

Today on Thursdays at 2: Presiding Bishop’s Christmas Message 2016

December 15, 2016

On Thursday, December 15, Thursdays at 2 will feature Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Christmas Message 2016. “This child came to show us how to change the world,” Presiding Bishop Curry said in his Christmas Message 2016. “So this Christmas, make room for Him to change us. This Christmas help us change the world.” […]

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