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Episcopal Church Executive Council: sermon presented by President Gay Clark Jennings

June 8, 2016

The following is the sermon presented by the President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings at the opening Eucharist of the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, currently meeting through June 10 at the Oak Ridge Hotel and Conference Center in Chaska, Minnesota.     Executive Council June 8, 2016 The Rev. Gay […]

Presiding Bishop Curry names Wendy Karr Johnson as Digital Missioner for Formation

June 6, 2016

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry has named Wendy Karr Johnson as Digital Missioner for Formation, following a churchwide search. The Digital Missioner for Formation, a new position, is a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff.  As Missioner, Johnson will support the ministry of the Team for Formation and Congregational Development with a […]

Presiding Bishop Curry names Lacy Broemel as Refugee and Immigration Policy Analyst

June 3, 2016

Following a churchwide search, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry has named Lacy Broemel as Refugee and Immigration Policy Analyst, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff.  As Refugee and Immigration Policy Analyst, Broemel will be based in the Washington DC office of The Episcopal Church, working with the Office of Government Relations […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: Advocacy

June 2, 2016

On Thursday, June 2, Thursdays at 2 will feature the Advocacy work of the Episcopal Church through the Office of Government Relations in Washington DC, 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 and individuals will […]

Called to Transformation ABCD facilitator formation August workshop registration open

June 1, 2016

Registration is now open for Called to Transformation, an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) facilitator formation workshop, August 8-11, Nashotah House, Milwaukee, WI.  Called to Transformation is a partnership between The Episcopal Church and Episcopal Relief & Development.  The workshops are designed to train leaders in methods and tools to enhance local ministry and mission. Registration […]

Rachel McDaniel named 2016-2017 United Thank Offering/Young Adult Service Corps Intern

May 31, 2016

The Rev. Canon Michael Hunn, Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Ministry Within The Episcopal Church, has announced that Rachel McDaniel of the Diocese of West Tennessee has been named the Julia Chester Emery United Thank Offering/Young Adult Service Corps intern for 2016-2017.  McDaniel currently serves as a Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) volunteer in the […]

Today on Thursdays at 2: Missional Communities

May 26, 2016

On Thursday, May 26, Thursdays at 2 will feature the Rev. Beth Magill from the Diocese of Texas discussing Missional Communities, 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 and individuals will be posted on the […]

Presiding Bishop Curry names Canon Mark Stevenson as Director of Episcopal Migration Ministries

May 23, 2016

Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry has appointed the Rev. Canon E. Mark Stevenson as Director of Episcopal Migration Ministries, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff.  Since September 2013, Stevenson has served as the Episcopal Church Domestic Poverty Missioner, responsible for encouraging poverty ministry efforts aimed at systemic change and overseeing Jubilee Ministries, with […]

Diocese of Pennsylvania notified of successful canonical consent process

May 19, 2016

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry and Registrar of General Convention, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, have notified the Diocese of Pennsylvania that Bishop-Elect Daniel G.P. Gutierrez has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process. The Rev. Canon Daniel G.P. Gutierrez was elected Bishop on March 12.  His ordination and […]

Applications accepted for Episcopal Church Director of Government Relations

May 19, 2016

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Director of Government Relations, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. Based in Washington, DC, the Director of Government Relations is a full-time position responsible for  representing the public policy positions adopted by the Episcopal Church’s General Convention and Executive Council, and the ministry of […]

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