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89 educational scholarships granted throughout Episcopal Church, Anglican Communion

June 30, 2016

Eighty-nine educational scholarships, totaling $302,684.95 have been awarded to students in 51 Episcopal Church dioceses as well as 13 Provinces of the Anglican Communion for the 2016-2017 academic year. The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Evangelism and Reconciliation, who serves as the chair of the Scholarship Committee, said that 125 […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: Abundant Table

June 30, 2016

The Abundant Table is a grassroots, nonprofit organization that seeks to change lives and systems by creating sustainable relationships to the land and local community. Our 5-acre farm in Santa Paula, CA is the land that supports our farm-to-school, agricultural and nutrition education, youth development and faith-rooted initiatives. Proceeds from our community supported agriculture (CSA) […]

Applications accepted for Episcopal Migration Ministries Manager of Communication

June 28, 2016

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Episcopal Migration Ministries Manager of Communication, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. Episcopal Migration Ministries Manager of Communication is a full-time position and is responsible for addressing the communications and social media programs for Episcopal Migration Ministries the refugee resettlement program of the Episcopal […]

Alan Yarborough named the 2016-2017 intern for innovative Episcopal Church collaboration

June 28, 2016

Alan Yarborough of the Diocese of Western North Carolina has been named the 2016-2017 Intern for the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations and Virginia Theological Seminary Center for Anglican Communion Studies. The first of its kind, this new internship reflects an innovative collaboration between the Episcopal Church and the Center for Anglican Communion Studies […]

Letter to the Episcopal Church From Presiding Bishop, President of House of Deputies

June 28, 2016

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings have written the following letter to the Episcopal Church. June 28, 2016 Dear People of God in the Episcopal Church: We all know that some things in holy Scripture can be confusing, hard to understand, […]

Church Planting and Missional Initiative grant application process continues

June 23, 2016

More than 50 applications have been received in the first round of submissions for the 2016 grant cycle for new church starts and Mission Enterprise Zones in The Episcopal Church, and the General Convention Advisory Group welcomes and invites more applications and inquiries. “It is with great joy and anticipation that the Advisory Group has […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: Missional Voices

June 23, 2016

WHAT IS MISSIONAL VOICES? “This is the heart of the Jesus movement. And it will turn the world, and the Church…upside down, which is really right side up.” – The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry Missional Voices began with a simple question: What if God is up to something really big and global but it […]

Episcopal Digital Network launches new service in French: Actualités

June 22, 2016

Application deadline extended for 2016 Jubilee Ministry grants

June 17, 2016

The application deadline for the 2016 Jubilee Ministry grants to further the mission and ministry of The Episcopal Church has been extended to Monday, June 27. The 2016 Jubilee Grants will be awarded in two categories, totaling $65,000: Jubilee Development Grant and Jubilee Impact Grants. The Jubilee Development Grant, up to $25,000, will be awarded […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: World Refugee Day

June 16, 2016

On Thursday, June 16, Thursdays at 2 will feature the World Refugee Day video statement by Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry. The video is available here  Thursdays at 2 is a weekly preview of Episcopal Church innovative ministries. Every Thursday at 2 pm Eastern, a new video illustrating the work of congregations […]

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