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Advent resources from Episcopal Church offer ways for planning a spiritual, faithful observance
Resources for observing the Advent season through spiritual avenues are now available from The Episcopal Church here Advent is the liturgical season that occurs four weeks prior to Christmas, beginning on Sunday, November 30. Advent is a time of reflection and preparation. The resources are ideal for personal, congregational and community planning and scheduling of […]
Participate in #Giving Tuesday and donate to Navajoland
You can participate in #Giving Tuesday on December 2 and directly help the needs of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland. This year marks the first time The Episcopal Church will participate in #Giving Tuesday, an international movement. Through the efforts of the Episcopal Church Development Office, donations can be made to the building of hogans […]
Kisare named Legislative Representative for International Affairs for Episcopal, Lutheran Churches
Bishop Stacy F. Sauls, Chief Operating Officer of The Episcopal Church, has announced that Patricia O. Kisare has been named Legislative Representative for International Affairs for both The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). “We welcome Patricia to this position and also rejoice in our deepening partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran […]
New research document available: Episcopal Congregations Overview
Based on data received from a comprehensive survey of churches, the Episcopal Congregations Overview featuring updated facts and figures about congregations, programs and practices in the Episcopal Church have been posted here This information, available for downloading at no fee, can provide important and needed data to congregational efforts for growth, stewardship, fundraising, recruitment etc. […]
Applications now accepted online for Episcopal Church Young Adult Service Corps
The Episcopal Church offers untold opportunities for young adults to live, work and pray with brothers and sisters around the Anglican Communion through the Young Adult Service Corps. Commonly known as YASC, applications for 2015-16 are now being accepted for the Young Adult Service Corps from young adults between the ages of 21-30. “YASC provides […]
Download the 2014 Episcopal Church Christmas card
Congregations, dioceses and individuals can download a printable PDF of the 2014 Episcopal Church Christmas card at no fee here The design of the card features artist Joan Covell’s depiction of the nativity scene. Covell’s art was the top vote-getter in the recent contest to select the art image. Learn more about Covell here For […]
Input invited for 2016-2018 triennium preliminary draft budget
Episcopalians across the church are invited to review and comment on the preliminary draft 2016-2018 triennium budget as it is prepared for approval by the Episcopal Church Executive Council in January 2015. From there, Executive Council will present the draft budget to Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget, and Finance (PB&F) in February, which will […]
2015 United Thank Offering grant applications now accepted
The focus for the 2015 United Thank Offering grants is Mark Four of the Anglican Marks of Mission: To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation.
JNCPB notes end of submission period
The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has released the following statement: Submission Period ends for Bishops Discerning Election as the 27th Presiding Bishop The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has announced that the "Submission Period" for Bishops discerning a call […]
Li Tim-Oi Center for Chinese Ministry awarded grant for Asian ministries
Bishop Stacy Sauls, Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer, has announced the awarding of a $150,000 grant devoted to Chinese Ministries at the Li Tim-Oi Center for Chinese Ministry in San Gabriel, CA (Diocese of Los Angeles). The funding, to be distributed in increments of $50,000 annually, was approved by the Episcopal Church Executive Council at […]
