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Archbishop Justin Welby joins speakers at Episcopal Church event in April

March 21, 2014

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has joined the roster of plenary speakers at a special Episcopal Church gathering, Reclaiming the Gospel of Peace: An Episcopal Gathering to Challenge the Epidemic of Violence April 9-11 at the Reed Center and Sheraton in Oklahoma City, OK (Diocese of Oklahoma).  Plenary addresses, presentations, workshops and panel discussions will […]

Media Advisory: Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, Archbishop Justin Welby media conference

March 21, 2014

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will address members of the media on Thursday, April 10 at 11 am Central. The media conference will take place in Oklahoma City, OK during the churchwide conference, Reclaiming the Gospel of Peace: An Episcopal gathering to challenge the epidemic of violence […]

Presiding Bishop and Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem join religious leaders in letter to Secretary Kerry

March 21, 2014

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori joined 41 other religious leaders in this country and Jerusalem in signing a letter to United Sates Secretary of State John Kerry pledging to help “you in every way we can in building a secure and just peace.” This marks the first time the Anglican, Catholic, Coptic, and […]

TREC provides meeting report

March 18, 2014

The Taskforce for Re-Imagining the Episcopal Church (TREC) has provided a report to The Episcopal Church following its recent meeting.

Justice and Advocacy Fellowships applications accepted for poverty alleviation and environmental stewardship

March 18, 2014

Applications are now accepted for one-year and two-year Justice and Advocacy Fellowships for social justice and advocacy work for The Episcopal Church. The Justice and Advocacy Fellowships for Domestic Poverty and Environmental Stewardship, new initiatives of The Episcopal Church, will provide financial support for service, professional development and education to those who are engaged in […]

Deadline extended to submit nominations for Episcopal Church positions, committees, boards

March 11, 2014

The deadline to submit nominations for various Episcopal Church positions, committees or boards to be elected during the next General Convention has been extended to April 1.

Nuevo Amanecer 2014: Community * Mission * Fiesta

March 10, 2014

Nuevo Amanecer 2014, a favorite conference in the Episcopal Church, will focus on God’s mission and the celebration of culture, diversity and the unique sense of fiesta (joy) fostered in the Latino/Hispanic Community.

Episcopal, Anglican women gather in NYC for 58th annual UN Commission meeting

March 10, 2014

The 58th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) meeting in New York City March 10 to March 21 will bring women and men from the Episcopal Church and throughout the Anglican Communion. The 2014 theme of UNCSW is “Challenges and Achievements in the Implementation of the MDGs for Women […]

Applications accepted for DFMS position in development

March 6, 2014

Applications are now being accepted for a Major Gifts Officer in the Development Office on the staff of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS). The Major Gifts Officer position information is located here Information on all available positions as well as application instructions are available here  For more information contact a member of the […]

Joint Nominating Committee announces timeline

March 6, 2014

The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has issued information on its timeline for nominations for the next Presiding Bishop. The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) continues its work and is pleased to share with the Church its timeline for the process […]

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