Office of Public Affairs
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s opening remarks to House of Bishops
The following is a transcript of the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to the House of Bishops, meeting virtually through Sept. 22.
Episcopal Church Young Adult and Campus Ministry grants now available
Episcopalians are invited to consider how their community might serve young adults—on and off college campuses—and apply for an Episcopal Church Young Adult and Campus Ministry grant for the 2024-25 academic year.
Committee completes initial review of possible presiding bishop nominees, renews call for prayers by all Episcopalians
The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop has reviewed applications from the bishops who have entered the discernment process for the 2024 election of the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church.
Update on Episcopal Dioceses of Eastern and Western Michigan
The Office of Public Affairs released a short update Sept. 7 regarding a Title IV investigation impacting the Episcopal Dioceses of Eastern and Western Michigan.
United Thank Offering invites 2024 annual grant applicants
The United Thank Offering Board is pleased to announce the availability of its 2024 UTO Annual Grants, with a focus on projects that welcome and include “the stranger.” Application deadlines are Dec. 1 for Anglican Communion partners and Jan. 19 for dioceses of The Episcopal Church.
Presiding bishop offers pastoral word on church safety, accountability
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry addressed concerns related to safety and accountability in the following video statement. A transcript can be found below the video.
Applications open for General Convention Official Youth Presence 2024
Episcopal teens ages 16 to 19 are invited to apply to become part of the 81st General Convention’s Official Youth Presence, a group whose members have seat and voice in the House of Deputies and can testify at hearings before and during the summer 2024 convention. The deadline to apply is Nov. 17.
Surgery rescheduled for Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
The surgery originally scheduled for Sept. 8 for Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has been postponed until Sept. 20. The surgeon needed to reschedule due to family matters.
Episcopal Evangelism grants available for local, regional projects
Episcopal institutions are invited to apply for evangelism grants to support local and regional efforts to grow Episcopal ministries, resources, and gatherings. The application deadline is Oct. 13.
Update: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry released from hospital, scheduled for surgery
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is resting at home following a hospitalization to address a reoccurrence of internal bleeding. He will undergo surgery to remove his right adrenal gland and an attached mass on Friday, Sept. 8, and his surgeon estimates his recovery period will be two to three weeks, after which Bishop Curry is expected to resume his regular work schedule.
