Still time to apply for Constable Fund Grants

There is still time to apply for the Constable Fund Grants for the 2016-2017 cycle.  Deadline for applications is November 1 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. Tanya Wallace, Executive Council member […]

President of the House of Deputies opening remarks At Episcopal Church Executive Council meeting

The following are the opening remarks of the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, President of the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church, at Executive Council meeting through October 22 in New Brunswick, NJ. Opening Remarks Executive Council New Brunswick, New Jersey October 20, 2016 The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings Last month, at the kind invitation […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: The Crossing

On Thursday, October 20, Thursdays at 2 will feature Leigh Foster, a member of The Crossing, discussing the Boston-based congregation. The video is available here and is also available closed-captioned. The Crossing started when a small group of young adults – some churchy folks, some not – got together to pray, share dreams and stories and […]

Connect with Evangelism Matters through live webcast, on-demand

Congregations, dioceses, groups, and individuals can connect with Evangelism Matters without traveling to Texas for the groundbreaking event. Evangelism Matters, an Episcopal Church Evangelism Conference on November 18-19 in Dallas, TX, is designed for anyone who would like to learn more about evangelism and available resources to share our faith. The churchwide event is co-sponsored […]

There is still time to apply for Manager for Language Services for the Episcopal Church

Church asked to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, observed throughout October, Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry has asked all Episcopalians to remember and honor the invaluable contributions of disabled lay and clergy who have served, and currently serve, within the Episcopal Church. The 78th General Convention in 2015 renewed and reaffirmed the Episcopal Church’s […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: United Thank Offering at St. Paul’s Senior Center

On Thursday, October 13, Thursdays at 2 will feature a United Thank Offering grant at work at St. Paul’s Senior Center in New Orleans, LA.  In the wake of Hurricane Katrina with the help of a United Thank Offering grant, St. Paul’s created a senior center for its residents needing a place to go. The […]

Diocese of Central New York notified of successful canonical consent process

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry and Registrar of General Convention, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, have notified the Diocese of Central New York that Bishop-Elect DeDe Duncan-Probe has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process. The Rev. DeDe Duncan-Probe was elected Bishop on August 6.  Her ordination […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Curry on Hurricane Matthew

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry has commented on Hurricane Matthew:   Prayer matters. All who because of Hurricane Matthew have lost their lives, who have lost their loved ones, their homes, or who have been hurt need our prayers now. They also need our help in other ways. Episcopal Relief & Development […]

Task Force on the Study of Marriage issues report on progress

The Episcopal Church Task Force on the Study of Marriage has issued the following report: The Episcopal Church’s Task Force on the Study of Marriage met and reports significant progress. The Task Force, meeting September 27-29 in Chicago, IL, continued its work as directed by the 2015 General Convention. During the previous triennium, the Task […]