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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s opening remarks for Executive Council: October 17, 2022

October 18, 2022

A transcript of the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church.

Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from the president of the House of Deputies

October 18, 2022

Opening remarks of President of the House of Deputies (PHoD) Julia Ayala Harris at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church.

Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet Oct. 17-20; plenary sessions livestreamed

October 13, 2022

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene Oct. 17-20 in Phoenix, Arizona. It will be the council’s first meeting since the 80th General Convention in July and will include 19 newly elected members.

Episcopal Migration Ministries’ 2023 calendar to feature Kelly Latimore icons

October 13, 2022

Episcopal Migration Ministries is teaming up with renowned iconographer Kelly Latimore to create an inaugural monthly calendar featuring depictions of refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced persons.

Presiding bishop nominating committee releases churchwide survey, seeks participation by Oct. 31

October 10, 2022

The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop invites all Episcopalians to participate in a survey. The responses will help the committee develop a profile of the skills, qualities, and gifts the church seeks in its next presiding bishop, considering what the church and world may look like in the next decade.

Join evening Election Day Prayers online Nov. 8

October 4, 2022

As polls begin to close on Nov. 8 for the U.S. midterm elections, all are invited to join an Election Day Prayers gathering online hosted by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations.

Episcopal Church Young Adult and Campus Ministry grants now available

October 3, 2022

Episcopalians are invited to consider how their community might serve young adults–on and off college campuses—and apply for an Episcopal Church Young Adult and Campus Ministry grant for the 2023-24 academic year.

Statement on COVID-19 from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

September 29, 2022

My beloved family in Christ, earlier today I tested positive for COVID-19, and I will be participating in upcoming events remotely or through pre-recorded messages.

Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet Oct. 17-20

September 28, 2022

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene Oct. 17-20 in Phoenix, Arizona. It will be the council’s first meeting since the 80th General Convention in July and will include 19 newly elected members.

Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer Geoffrey Smith to retire

September 22, 2022

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has announced the upcoming retirement of the Rev. Deacon Geoffrey Smith, who has served as the church’s chief operating officer and a member of Curry’s staff since January 2017. Smith’s last day will be Jan. 1, 2023.

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