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78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church: June 25 sermon by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori
“Follow Jesus into the neighborhoods,” Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said in her sermon at the opening Eucharist to the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church on June 25. “Travel light.” Watch the Eucharist on the Media Hub here The following is the text of the sermon: General Convention Opening Eucharist June 25, 2015 […]
78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church: Opening remarks by President of the House of Deputies, the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings
“We’ve got a lot of work to do in the next nine days,” President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings said in her opening remarks to the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church on June 24. “Not just meetings and hearings and legislative sessions, but also listening to each other […]
78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church: Opening remarks by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori
“This body is meant to be sacrament of God, an outward demonstration of the life and hope within us.” Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said in her opening remarks to the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church on June 24. Watch the presentation on the Media Hub here. The following are the opening remarks […]
Domestic Poverty Ministry Grants announced
The five recipients of the Domestic Poverty Ministry Grants have been announced by Samuel McDonald, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Director of Mission for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. The five grants, totaling $103,000, represent ministry focusing on Mark IV of the Anglican Marks of Mission: To seek to transform unjust structures of society, […]
Events during General Convention focus on racial reconciliation efforts by Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society
The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society will offer two public events related to racial justice and reconciliation during General Convention 2015, combining the visual effect of video and the impactful offerings of panel discussions. The events are: screenings and discussions of Traces of the Trade; and a screening of a portion of The Psalm of […]
Toolkit prepared by Status of Women Committee
The Executive Council Committee on the Status of Women has prepared a search toolkit called Cast Wide the Net with resources available here Designed to provide resources for ordained women, search committees, and others, Cast Wide the Net was a result of actions taken at the 2012 General Convention. Each section offers comprehensive information and links […]
Media Hub brings Episcopal Church General Convention to all people in all places
As bishops and deputies prepare to gather for the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society has launched an online Media Hub to make the Convention’s business accessible remotely at no fee. The Media Hub is available here “While most Episcopalians will not be able to be present in […]
Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society exhibit space features churchwide mission during General Convention 2015
The far-reaching and all-encompassing mission and ministry of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society – from aid to Haiti and relief for refugees to homelessness, poverty and grants — will be highlighted through a series of rotating, innovative displays in the exhibit hall during the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church. “The Domestic […]
The Rev. David Boyd named Interim Director of Development
Bishop Stacy Sauls, Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer, announced that the Rev. David Boyd has been named Interim Director of Development for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. Boyd assumes this position as Director of Development Elizabeth Lowell announced her retirement. A search for a permanent director will begin immediately after General Convention. “We are […]
Advancing to General Convention: Presiding Bishop Transition and Installation Committee releases information
The Presiding Bishop Transition and Installation Committee has released information concerning the activities of The Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop-Elect following the election of the 27th Presiding Bishop on June 27 at General Convention 2015. Members of the Committee were appointed by the presiding officers of General Convention, after the committee was created by Executive Council […]
