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Epiphany resources for congregational, individual use presented by Episcopal Migration Ministries
Samuel A. McDonald, Deputy COO and Director of Mission for The Episcopal Church, has announced that the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS) is offering a 4-week video-based Epiphany curriculum and a bulletin insert for faith formation to raise awareness about refugees and the work of DFMS through Episcopal Migration Ministries. DFMS has prepared these […]
Include the Church in Navajoland in year-end plans
Consider helping the Episcopal Church in Navajoland as you prepare for your end-of-the-year donations. Through the efforts of the Episcopal Church Development Office, tax-deductible donations can be made to the building of hogans in Navajoland Donations can be made here “Help the Navajo build sturdily-modern, yet traditional, structures that serve as a locus of Navajoland’s unique and […]
JNCPB issues statement on progress
The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has released the following statement: The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has completed initial conversations with those bishops who have entered the discernment process for the 2015 election of the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal […]
New video portrays Saint Thomas boys’ choir school
In the middle of New York City, young boys attend one of the few remaining professional choir schools in the world. They live, attend school and learn some of the most difficult, beautiful music ever written in the Episcopal/Anglican cathedral choir tradition. They are ordinary boys with extraordinary talent. Hear them sing and see what […]
TREC presents final report for consideration at General Convention 2015
The Task Force to Reimagine the Episcopal Church (TREC) has presented its final report to the 78th General Convention and to the Church, and for inclusion in Reports to General Convention, commonly referred to as The Blue Book. The report, available in English and Spanish, is posted here http://www.generalconvention.org/trecreport TREC’s work was directed by Resolution […]
Webinar examines Syrian refugee issues
An hour-long webinar to explore the current status of Syria’s refugees will be presented on Monday, December 8 at no fee. Facilitated by Allison Duvall, Church Relations Manager for Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), the Church’s refugee resettlement agency, and Katie Conway, Episcopal Church Policy Analyst for Immigration and Refugees, the free churchwide webinar on Monday, […]
Jubilee Ministry grants awarded for Episcopal Church programs and mission work
Jubilee Ministries are congregations or agencies with connections to the Episcopal Church, designated by diocesan bishops and affirmed by Executive Council, whose mission work affects the lives of those in need, addressing basic human needs and justice issues.
United Thank Offering provides special anniversary grants for young adults
In honor of its 125th anniversary, the United Thank Offering has created a special $1250 grant for young adults (ages 21-30) to provide start-up funds for a new project that focuses on any of the Five Marks of Mission.
Episcopal, ELCA Presiding Bishops: World AIDS Day 2014
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) have issued a joint statement for World AIDS Day 2014.
Provincial, Episcopal Church delegates named for 2015 United Nations meeting
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has named the Rev. Joan Grimm Fraser of the Diocese of Long Island to serve as the provincial delegate to represent The Episcopal Church at the 59th Session of the 2015 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) meeting, March 9-20, 2015. The Presiding Bishop has also named […]
