Episcopal Church Finances

Where does The Episcopal Church get its money? The financial base of The Episcopal Church is the voluntary financial contributions of its members. How is the money collected from congregations and dioceses? Each diocese is asked to contribute to the mission work of the church a single assessment based on a formula which the General […]

Episcopal Church in the Anglican Communion

Almost all dioceses of The Episcopal Church are actively engaged in companion diocese relationships. Episcopal seminaries enroll and generally fund students from around the Anglican Communion. The Episcopal Partnership for Global Mission, a network of more than 70 independent and churchwide agencies focused on mission in the larger Anglican Communion, is partially funded by the […]

Episcopal Church Structure and Organization

The Episcopal Church is governed by a bicameral General Convention, which meets every three years, and by an Executive Council during interim years. The General Convention consists of the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies. The House of Bishops is composed of every bishop with jurisdiction (diocesan bishop), every bishop coadjutor, every suffragan […]

Episcopal Church Core Beliefs and Doctrines

Baptismal Covenant “Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 292). A mini catechism used at baptisms and on Easter and other special occasions, the Baptismal Covenant opens with a question-and-answer version of the statement of faith that is the Apostles’ Creed and adds […]

United Thank Offering applications available for 2012 Episcopal Church grants

Live webcasting, on-demand video allows viewing by everyone at everywhere of Episcopal mission conference

Thanks to live webcasting and on-demand videos, people everywhere will be able to watch the worship, plenary sessions and selected workshops from the important Episcopal Church domestic and global mission conference, Everyone Everywhere 2011. The four-day Everyone Everywhere 2011 will be held October 13-16 at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO.  All […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop issues pastoral letter on Israeli-Palestinian Peace

Episcopal Church House of Bishops issues A Pastoral Teaching

Episcopal Church resources address Native American concerns for Columbus Day discussion

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori: “Repentance and amendment of life are the answer” Focusing on the theme of Healing and Reconciliation, the Episcopal Church has prepared resources for congregations and individuals to understand the importance of the repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery. The resources, named Exposing the Doctrine of Discovery: A Call to Healing […]

Episcopal Church conference focuses on small churches: New Chapter: Your Church in God’s Unfolding Story

Registration is open for New Chapter: Your Church in God’s Unfolding Story, an Episcopal Church conference specifically for small churches, slated for December 1-3 in Williamsburg, VA. Part of the popular Start Up! Start Over! Conference series for small churches, New Chapter features keynote speakers, workshop sessions, and ample opportunities to share experiences while learning […]