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September – December 2012 consecrations, elections and consents in the Episcopal Church
Applications accepted for Episcopal Church General Convention Executive Officer
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Executive Officer of General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Following a review by a search committee, the new Executive Officer will be appointed jointly by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, with the advice of […]
DFMS enters lease agreement for Episcopal Church Center space
An agreement has been finalized between the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS) and The Consulat General de la Republique d’Haiti to lease an entire floor at the Episcopal Church Center, 815 Second Avenue in New York City. “Following a period of negotiations, I am pleased to announce that the Consulat General de la Republique […]
Transitions for Episcopal Church, DFMS staff
The Episcopal Church and the churchwide Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS) staff are undergoing transitions to re-orient not only the work of the churchwide staff but also where that work will be conducted. The transitions are primarily, but not completely, a result of actions approved at General Convention 2012 in July. Many are budget-based […]
18 Young Adult Episcopalians serve as missionaries throughout the Anglican Communion
Eighteen young adults from 13 Episcopal Church dioceses will be serving as missionaries in the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) for the 2012-2013 term in locales throughout the Anglican Communion, including eight new ministries. This year’s group of missionaries boasts the largest number of YASC volunteers ever. YASC is a ministry for Episcopal young adults, […]
General Convention 2012 Summary of Actions available
General Convention Executive Officer announces retirement
After nearly eight years and three General Conventions, the Rev. Canon Dr. Gregory Straub, Executive Officer of the Episcopal Church General Convention, has announced his retirement effective January 1, 2013. “It has been a great privilege to serve the church and its governing bodies these past seven years,” Straub stated in his resignation letter to […]
