St. John’s Episcopal Church in St. Louis: a shining example of “resilience and the capacity to rebuild”

St. John’s Episcopal Church in Tower Grove, St. Louis MO calls itself Historically Progressive. The rector adds to that, calling it “resilient.” St. John’s, located in the Diocese of Missouri, is the focus of a new video in the groundbreaking series, Transforming Churches, Changing the World. Produced by the Episcopal Church Office of Communication, the […]

Veterans Day video message salutes women in the US military

In a special Veterans Day video message, Bishop Jay Magness, Episcopal Church Bishop for Federal Ministries, honors women in the military and calls for recognition of their commitment, service and sacrifice. This Veterans Day, Bishop Magness said, “I want to salute and honor the most often unseen members of our service and veteran community – […]

Applications accepted for Episcopal Church Relations Manager (Migration Ministries) post

Applications are now being accepted for a full-time position, Co-Sponsorship and Church Relations Program Manager with Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), on the staff of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS). In addition, other full-time positions previously posted are still actively accepting applications. The work of these positions reflects the priorities of Episcopal Church General […]

Presiding Bishop, President of the House of Deputies on Hurricane Sandy

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings have offered the following statement on Hurricane Sandy. The storm called Sandy has wrought havoc northward hundreds of miles from its first Caribbean landfall, killing and injuring dozens of people in Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican […]

New Episcopal Church resources focus on older adults, faith formation

Two new Lifelong Christian Formation resources focusing on older adults and faith formation in the Black context are now available for congregational use, in adult forums, study groups, educational seminars, and discussion gatherings. “Aging is Changing” and  “Stories of Transformation: Worship, Witness & Work in the Black Community” are available at no cost on the […]

Applications now accepted For Episcopal Church Young Adult Service Corps

Jubilee Ministry grants applications now accepted for Episcopal Church programs and mission work

Applications for 2012 Jubilee Ministry grants are now being accepted in two categories: diocesan initiatives and health and nutrition. Jubilee Ministries are congregations or agencies with connections to the Episcopal Church whose mission work affect the lives of those in need, addressing basic human needs and justice issues. Grants to Jubilee ministries are awarded annually. […]

October 30: Episcopal Church Center, DC offices closed

Based on the weather reports, critical notices from government agencies, and strong advice of emergency officials, the Episcopal Church Center at 815 Second Ave. in New York City, NY as well as the Office of Government Relations  and Office of Federal Ministries, both in Washington, DC, will remain closed on Tuesday, October 30 because of […]

October 29: Episcopal Church Center closed

The Episcopal Church Center at 815 Second Ave. in New York City, NY will be closed on Monday, October 29 because of Hurricane Sandy’s potentially devastating effects on lives and property.  “Hurricane Sandy is a huge storm that will affect the greater New York area, including New Jersey and Connecticut, with closings of public transportation […]

Disciplinary Board for Bishops certifies that South Carolina Bishop has abandoned the church

The Disciplinary Board for Bishops has advised Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori that the majority of the 18-member panel has determined that Bishop Mark Lawrence of the Diocese of South Carolina has abandoned the Episcopal Church “by an open renunciation of the Discipline of the Church.” Following complaints of 12 adult members and two priests […]