Episcopal Church Older Adult Ministries Task Force addresses issues of older adults, offers resources

Thanks to the Older Adult Ministries Task Force, issues and concerns of the aging population are being recognized and addressed, and online resources are available. Additionally, through the Task Force, the Episcopal Church is giving attention to the future and the possible impact and implications of an aging population on congregations. “The reality of the […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori on the sad news of the passing of Russ Palmore

The Episcopal Church has lost a faithful servant and good friend in Russ Palmore. We will sorely miss the wit and wisdom he offered the Diocese of Virginia and the wider Church over decades. His abundant gifts will continue to bless us for years to come. May Russ rest in peace, and rise in glory, […]

Joint Statement from the Episcopal Church and Episcopal Relief & Development for World Malaria Day on April 25

The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church Dr. Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church Dr. Robert W. Radtke, President of Episcopal Relief & Development One of the most important initiatives in which the Episcopal Church has participated over the last five years is NetsforLife®, […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop’s 2011 Easter Message: “We give thanks for the Resurrection, and we become part of Jesus’ ongoing work, as we become aware of its power in our own lives.”

Jubilee Ministry grants awarded for Episcopal Church programs and mission work

The Social and Economic Justice Office of the Episcopal Church Center has awarded 103 Jubilee Ministry grants in 50 dioceses for 2010 and 2011 in five categories for more than $157,250 to support mission and ministry throughout the Episcopal Church. The 2010 categories are: health and nutrition; building a just society; and diocesan development. The […]

2011 The Episcopal Network for Stewardship Conference: Inspiring Generations in Generosity

Exploring avenues of generosity will be the major focus of the 2011 Conference of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) on June 3 and 4 at Camp Allen in Navasota, TX. With the theme Inspiring Generations in Generosity, the 2011 TENS conference is a stewardship conference designed for clergy and lay leaders. Plenary sessions, workshops […]

Presiding Bishop, House of Bishops issue letters to the Episcopal Church, Israeli Ambassadors

Following the meeting of the Episcopal Church House of Bishops March 25 — 30, two letters were issued: a letter from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori to the Church; and a letter from the House of Bishops to the Israeli ambassadors to the nations where the Episcopal Church has dioceses or presence The following are […]

St. Paul & the Redeemer, Chicago featured in third video of healthy Episcopal congregational practices

Music spanning the globe and the ages. Flexible space for multi-uses. Wide diversity in membership. Welcoming in spirit. Children participating prominently in the liturgy. St Paul & the Redeemer in Chicago has transformed itself from a church once described as conflicted to a vibrant worshiping and social community. A product of a 1968 merger of […]

Episcopal Church offers resources for observing Earth Day 2011 on April 22

Episcopal Church Office of Communication offers live concert webcast from St. John's, Lafayette Square, Washington DC

The Episcopal Church Office of Communication continues offering a live webcast of musical selections from the First Wednesdays At St. John’s Concerts series originating from St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square, in Washington, DC (Diocese of Washington). The next live concert is on Wednesday, April 6 and begins at 12:10 pm Eastern (11:10 am Central, 10:10 […]