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Presiding Bishop Curry offers video election message, encourages voting as “a Christian obligation”

August 22, 2016

“Voting and participation in our government is a way of participating in our common life,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry said in a video election message.  “And that is a Christian obligation.  Indeed, we who follow in the Way of Jesus of Nazareth are summoned to participate actively as reflections of our […]

Applications accepted for Episcopal Church Indigenous Missioner

August 19, 2016

Applications are now accepted for the Episcopal Church Missioner for Indigenous Ministries, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. The Missioner for Indigenous Ministries enables and empowers the needs and inclusion of Indigenous peoples and their respective communities within the Episcopal Church. The position’s primary focus is leadership development, education and ministry development opportunities by […]

Applications accepted for Manager for Language Services for the Episcopal Church

August 18, 2016

Twenty-nine Jubilee Ministry grants awarded for programs of mission and ministry work

August 18, 2016

Twenty-nine Episcopal Church Jubilee Grants totaling $64,612.30 have been awarded to support mission and ministry in 22 dioceses. Jubilee Ministries are congregations or agencies with connections to the Episcopal Church, designated by diocesan bishops and affirmed by Executive Council, whose mission work affects the lives of those in need, addressing basic human needs and justice […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: Reflections by Brother Geoffrey

August 18, 2016

On Thursday, August 18, Thursdays at 2 will feature Brother Geoffrey as he reflects on his life as a monk in current times at the Society of St. John in Cambridge, MA. Thursdays at 2 is a weekly preview of Episcopal Church innovative ministries. Every Thursday at 2 pm Eastern, a new video illustrating the […]

Applications accepted for Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer

August 17, 2016

[August 17, 2016] The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Chief Operating Officer, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. The Chief Operating Officer is based in New York City and is a full-time position. The Chief Operating Officer oversees a broad portfolio of responsibilities including the day-to-day operation and management of […]

Presiding Bishop names Rebecca Linder Blachly as Director of Government Relations

August 15, 2016

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry has appointed Rebecca Linder Blachly as Director of Government Relations, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff.  “Rebecca Blachly provides the capability and knowledge  that the Episcopal Church wants and needs when working with our government leaders,” Presiding Bishop Curry said.  “Please join me in welcoming Rebecca […]

Applications accepted for Episcopal Church Digital Evangelist

August 15, 2016

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the new full-time position of Digital Evangelist, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. Duties for the Digital Evangelist includes strategizing efforts for the building of relationships, creating community, and fostering of an aspirational online social presence by managing and implementing the Episcopal Church’s growing digital evangelism ministry. […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: Young Adult Pilgrimage to Ferguson

August 11, 2016

On Thursday, August 11, Thursdays at 2 will feature the Young Adult Pilgrimage to Ferguson in 2015, as August 9 was the second anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, whose shooting reverberated across the nation. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s question “Where do we go from here? Chaos or Community?” continues to resonate today. The shooting […]

Application process now open for Episcopal Church Constable Fund Grants

August 8, 2016
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