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New Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society Department focuses on strengthening services
With a focus on strengthening and enhancing the services and resources to The Episcopal Church, Bishop Stacy F. Sauls, Chief Operating Officer, has announced the creation of a new Department of Public Engagement and Mission Communication intended to enhance the role of communication in furthering the mission of The Episcopal Church. “We are creating a […]
2015 Conant Grant awardees announced
Samuel McDonald, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Director of Mission for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, has announced that 19 grants totaling $149,047.80 have been allocated through the Conant Grants for 2015. Conant Grant funds are provided for the improvement of seminary-based theological education. Specifically, the grants are directed for the support of research, […]
Diocese of Central Gulf Coast notified of successful canonical consent process
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Registrar of General Convention, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, have notified the Diocese of Central Gulf Coast that Bishop-Elect James “Russell” Kendrick has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process. The Rev. James “Russell” Kendrick was elected Bishop on February 21. His ordination […]
World Refugee Day resources available for congregations, dioceses
June 20 is World Refugee Day and the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society has prepared resources to observe this important event in dioceses and congregations of all sizes. “In observance of World Refugee Day, The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society invites Episcopalians to learn more about how The Episcopal Church welcomes and resettles refugees in […]
Diocese of Central Pennsylvania notified of successful canonical consent process
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Registrar of General Convention, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, have notified the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania that Bishop-Elect Audrey Scanlan has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process. The Rev. Canon Audrey Scanlan was elected Bishop on March 14. Her ordination and consecration […]
HOD State of the Church Committee issues statement, offers bulletin insert
The Episcopal Church House of Deputies Committee on the State of the Church has issued a statement following the conclusion of its work for the triennium: The House of Deputies State of the Church Committee (SOTC) has concluded its work for the triennium. The report, submitted as part of the Blue Book, is available here […]
JNCPB announces no additional nominees
The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has released the following statement: On April 27, 2015, the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) announced its process for nominating bishops from the floor to the office of the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church […]
United Thank Offering 125th Anniversary Young Adult Grants awarded
Samuel McDonald, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Director of Mission for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, has announced the recipients of the United Thank Offering special $1250 grant for young adults (ages 21-30). The United Thank Offering is a ministry to promote thankfulness and mission in the whole Church. Known worldwide as UTO, the […]
Episcopal Asiamerican Ministries Consultation 2015: “Celebrating Our Partnerships, Uniting Our Mission”
Samuel McDonald, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Director of Mission for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, has announced that registration is now open for the Episcopal Asiamerican Ministries Consultation 2015, slated for Seoul, Korea September 30 – October 5. “Celebrating our Partnerships, Uniting our Mission” is the theme of the event which will be […]
Applications now accepted for 2015 Jubilee Ministry grants
Applications are now accepted for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society 2015 Jubilee Ministry grants, announced Samuel McDonald, Director of Mission and Deputy Chief Operating Officer. Two categories of grants are available: Program Development Grant and Program Impact Grants. “For decades, Jubilee Ministry grants have helped transform lives,” noted the Rev. Canon E. Mark Stevenson, […]
