September – December 2011 consecrations, elections and consents in the Episcopal Church

Episcopal Church offers six-week reflections on stewardship: "Feasting On Gratitude"

The Episcopal Church Office of Stewardship has developed a six-week series of readings, reflections and questions called “Feasting on Gratitude” to assist in discerning the practice of intentional and proportional giving to one’s faith community. “Feasting on Gratitude” invites individuals and congregations to reflect and discuss stewardship principles and practices, based on the Sunday gospel […]

Episcopal Church Executive Council draft triennial budget preparation process underway

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson Reflect on Dr. Pamela Chinnis

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson have extended their condolences and offered reflections on the August 24 death of Dr. Pamela Chinnis, former President of the House of Deputies.Chinnis was a lay person and the first woman to serve as the President of the House […]

Episcopal Presiding Bishop on today’s earthquake and Washington National Cathedral damage

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has commented on today’s earthquake and damage to Washington National Cathedral: The earthquake which struck the east coast today is a reminder of the continuing evolution of this planet, “this fragile earth, our island home.” It is also a reminder of how interconnected we are. The quake damaged […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop calls for reflection on the tenth anniversary of September 11 attacks

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori on the passing of Archbishop Sir Paul Reeves, former Anglican Primate of New Zealand

The Episcopal Church gives thanks for the remarkable life and ministry of Archbishop Paul Reeves. His service broke many barriers and led the world toward greater reconciliation in Christ. May his soul rest in peace, and may he rise in glory. We pray that all who mourn may find comfort in the gathered community, where […]

Anglican Communion Provincial Secretaries strengthen relationships among provinces

Applications accepted for Episcopal Church educational scholarships

Episcopal Church Mission Funding Office presents Second Annual Spirituality of Philanthropy Symposium

The Episcopal Church Office of Mission Funding will sponsor the Second Annual Symposium on the Spirituality of Philanthropy, a two-day event uniting the theological and spiritual basis of philanthropy with a useful practicum on advanced fundraising strategies and techniques, on September 29 and 30. Designed for directors of development at dioceses, parishes, and other Episcopal […]