Nominations now open to continue work after the General Convention

Presiding Bishop releases budget proposal for General Convention review

  [1] Matthew 6:21 [2] Canon I.2.4(a)(1) [3] See the Commentary on the Draft 2013-2015 Triennial Budget:   http://www.episcopalchurch.org/sites/default/files/commentary_on_the_draft_2013-2015_triennial_budget.pdf [4] For example, program staff currently work with at least 130 committees and local networks [5] BCP, p 855 [6] 2Corinthians 5:18-20 [7] Romans 12:4ff [8] Matthew 28:18-20 [9] Luke 4:18-21 [10] Matthew 25:31-46 [11] BCP, p […]

Episcopal Church sponsors Eco-Justice leadership and advocacy training for young adults

Applications are being accepted for an innovative leadership and advocacy training initiative, the Eco-Justice Immersion Experience, a part of the Episcopal Leadership Institute for Young Adults, slated for August 25 – August 30 in Seattle, WA Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Offices of Economic and Environmental Affairs and Young Adult and Campus Ministries, this event […]

Have you submitted your video in the Make Your Mark video contest?

Have you entered your video in the Make You Mark video, sharing your congregation’s or diocese’s examples of local ministry and work of the Five Marks of Mission?   Uploading local videos to the Make Your Mark video contest is easy – look here http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/making-your-mark And, don’t forget to vote for your favorite video in […]

General Convention seeking volunteers to assist in July

Volunteer opportunities are still available at the Episcopal Church 77th General Convention, July 5 – 12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN (Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis). Patrick Haizel, General Convention volunteer coordinator, said that all are welcomed to help out. “We are still looking for people of all shapes and sizes; skills and […]

The Five Marks of Mission: A checklist for mission

Making Your Mark video contest kicks off  Which Mark of Mission are you? 5 Marks of Mission t-shirts available from Episcopal Marketplace at General Convention “Let’s show the world all that the Episcopal Church does!” Acknowledging that the mission of the Episcopal Church is the mission of Christ, the Five Marks of Mission are foundational […]

102 Episcopal Bishops appeal to President Obama for continued aid to Middle East hospital

Applications now accepted for Roanridge Trust Grants for Episcopal Church innovative leadership development programs

Draft Episcopal Church triennial budget commentary, line-by-line budget explanation, other materials posted

A commentary on the draft budget including a Foreword by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, commentary on the budget process, and a detailed triennial budget with line-by-line explanations have been posted.  It’s now on the General Convention Budget and Diocesan Commitments page. The download link is: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/sites/default/files/commentary_on_the_draft_2013-2015_triennial_budget.pdf. Promised for June 1 by Presiding Bishop Jefferts […]

The Genesis Covenant and Green Certification: A means for energy savings in Episcopal congregations

Congregations can experience substantial energy savings while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the innovative Genesis Covenant. Approved by General Convention 2009, the Genesis Covenant is a national ecumenical effort by religious communities to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from their facilities by 50% within 10 years. Michael Schut, Episcopal Church Economic and Environmental […]