Called to Transformation ABCD facilitator formation June workshop registration open

Registration is now open for Called to Transformation, an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) facilitator formation workshop, June 13-16 at the Dumas Bay Center near Seattle, WA. 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 […]

Advisory Group puts church planting efforts into motion

Presiding Bishop calls for a season of prayer

Diocese of Eastern Oregon notified of successful canonical consent process

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry and Registrar of General Convention, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, have notified the Diocese of Eastern Oregon that Bishop-Elect Patrick W. Bell has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process. The Rev. Patrick W. Bell was elected Bishop on December 12, 2015.  His ordination […]

Easter 2016 message from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

2016-2017 Conant Grants awarded

Nineteen grants for a total of $140,816 have been awarded through the Conant Grants from The Episcopal Church for the 2016-2017 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 […]

Nomination deadline extended for Episcopal Church Bishop Suffragan for Armed Services and Federal Ministries

The nomination deadline for the Episcopal Church Bishop Suffragan for Armed Services and Federal Ministries has been extended to April 30. Based in Washington DC, the Bishop Suffragan for Armed Services and Federal Ministries is a member of the staff of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. The profile, filing information, and other important details are available […]

Episcopal Bishops Issue A Word to the Church

Episcopal Church House of Bishops Spring 2016 retreat meeting: Daily Account for Tuesday, March 15

The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church concludes its retreat meeting today March 15 at Camp Allen Conference Center in Navasota, TX. The following is an account of the activities for March 15. The day began with Morning Prayer. The emcee for the day was Bishop Dean Wolfe of Kansas. In the morning session, […]

Episcopal Church House of Bishops Spring 2016 retreat meeting: Daily Account for Monday, March 14

The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church is meeting in retreat March 11 – 15 at Camp Allen Conference Center in Navasota, TX. The following is an account of the activities for Monday, March 14. The day began with a service of Holy Eucharist. The worship team powerfully reflected the diversity of The Episcopal […]