Episcopal Church accepting applications for Officer for Interreligious Relations

Applications are being accepted for the position of Episcopal Church Officer for Interreligious Relations, based at the Episcopal Church Center offices in New York City. Working closely with Officer for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations on implementing a comprehensive program of engagement in interreligious relations, the job posting states that the Officer for Interreligious Relations will […]

May – August 2011 consecrations, elections and consents in the Episcopal Church

The Governance of The Episcopal Church: This information is another in an ongoing series discussing the governance of The Episcopal Church. Also, Episcopal Church lingo and terms are used; check the websites listed at the end for any necessary explanations. In the next four months — May 1 to August 31 – the Episcopal Church […]

Episcopal Church Office of Communication to live webcast Good Friday, Easter Morning services

The Episcopal Church Office of Communication will live webcast the Good Friday Service and the Festive Easter morning celebration from Grace Episcopal Church in New York City.The live webcasts will be available on the home page of the Episcopal Church website: www.episcopalchurch.org. Following the live webcasts, the videos will be available on demand. On Good […]

Stations of the Cross available online for Holy Week devotions from the Episcopal Church Office of Communication

The Episcopal Church Office of Communication is providing an online venue to observe Stations of the Cross throughout Holy Week on the front page of the Church website at www.episcopalchurch.orgThe video of the Stations of the Cross originated in 2010 from St. Mary The Virgin Episcopal Church in New York City and features prayers and […]

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 ChurchDr. Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies of the Episcopal ChurchDr. 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®, a program […]

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 and […]