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The Blue Book now available in e-book
The Report to the 77th General Convention, commonly referred to as The Blue Book, is now available as an e-book from three major e-book sellers: Amazon’s Kindle Store, Apple’s iBookstore, and Barnes & Noble’s NOOK Book Store. This marks the first time that the Blue Book has been available as an e-book from the General […]
Preliminary Report shows positive trends for the Episcopal Church
Information based on preliminary data from the 2011 Parochial Reports show an increase in Episcopal Church revenue and a moderation of recent declines among Episcopal congregations. “Some churches are growing, fewer churches are seeing large declines in membership and attendance, and many dioceses are seeing gains rather than losses in gifts from their congregations and […]
Diocesan Commitments and Payments 2011 and 2012
Now posted on the Finance pages of the Episcopal Church is the report Diocesan Commitments and Payments 2011 and 2012. According to Episcopal Church Treasurer Kurt Barnes, this report is posted and maintained, with periodic updates, on the website. “The Episcopal Church as a whole is very grateful for the faithfulness of dioceses who honor […]
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 […]
