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New research report addresses Church’s response to racism
The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society has posted a new research report, The Church’s Contemporary Response to Racism, detailing the response of The Episcopal Church to racism, presented by the Archives of The Episcopal Church. The report, prepared for the Executive Council Committee on Anti-Racism, is available here “Now we have a researched, documented, vetted, […]
March 2015: Episcopal Church Executive Council: opening remarks from the President of the House of Deputies
The following are the opening remarks of President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, currently meeting through March 21 in Salt Lake City, UT (Diocese of Utah). Executive Council opening remarks March 19 The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings President of the House of […]
Episcopal Church Executive Council: opening remarks from the Presiding Bishop
The following are the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, currently meeting through March 21 in Salt Lake City, UT (Diocese of Utah). Executive Council opening remarks March 19 The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop and Primate The Episcopal Church I want to […]
JNCPB offers update
The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has released the following update: The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) would like to update the church on its work and progress. The JNCPB Committee meets March 19 – 22. The committee members are focused […]
Registration opens for annual SOUL conference
Registration is now available for the annual SOUL (Spiritual Opportunity to Unite and Learn) Conference sponsored by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society for youth and young adults of African descent. Slated for June 25 – 28 during General Convention 2015 in Salt Lake City, UT, the goal of the conference is to provide a […]
The Climate Change Crisis: watch, participate, engage
The Climate Change Crisis, presented by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society on March 24, will address one of the most significant topics in today’s society. The 90-minute live webcast will originate from Campbell Hall Episcopal School, North Hollywood, CA, in partnership with Bishop J. Jon Bruno and the Diocese of Los Angeles. The Climate […]
Episcopal Church House of Bishops Spring 2015 retreat meeting: Daily Account for Tuesday, March 17
The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church concluded its retreat meeting today, March 17, at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC. The following is an account of the activities for Tuesday, March 17. The theme for the spring meeting of the Episcopal Church House of Bishops is Fostering a culture of curiosity, compassion and […]
Advancing to General Convention 2015: registration open for children’s program; applications available for counselors
The Children’s Program will operate Thursday, June 25 to Friday, July 3, opening at 7:15 am through the close of business sessions. An open house is slated for Wednesday, June 24.
Episcopal Church House of Bishops Spring 2015 retreat meeting: Daily Account for Monday, March 16
The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church is meeting in retreat through 17 at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC. The following is an account of the activities for Monday, March 16 The theme for the spring meeting of the Episcopal Church House of Bishops is Fostering a culture of curiosity, compassion and courage […]
Episcopal Church House of Bishops Spring 2015 retreat meeting: Daily Account for Sunday, March 15
The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church is meeting in retreat March 13 – 17 at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC. The following is an account of the activities for Sunday, March 15. The theme for the spring meeting of the Episcopal Church House of Bishops is Fostering a culture of curiosity, compassion […]
