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Episcopal Bishop Steven Miller addresses "strength of full communion" at festive service with The Moravian Church in North America
In his sermon at the February 10 festive service of full communion between the Episcopal Church and the Northern and Southern Provinces of the Moravian Church in North America, Bishop Steven Miller of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee addressed the meaning of this relationship, and its possibilities for the future. âWe know that the strength […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop's office notifies Diocese of Western NY of successful canonical consent process
The Governance of The Episcopal Church: This information is another in an ongoing series discussing the governance of The Episcopal Church. The Office of Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has notified the Diocese of Western New York that Bishop-Elect William Franklin has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process. […]
Episcopal, Anglican Women gather for UN Commission meeting; young adults to blog their experiences
Women from the Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of Canada and many other Anglican Communion Provinces along with a youth delegation will gather for the 55th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) in New York City February 21- February 27. The 2011 theme of UNCSW is Access and participation […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop on Sudanese referendum: "We rejoice with our brothers and sisters in both Southern and Northern Sudan"
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori shared the joy of the Episcopal Church with the people in Sudan on the positive outcome of the country-wide referendum. âWe rejoice with our brothers and sisters in both Southern and Northern Sudan as they work for peaceful co-existence,â she said in a statement issued today. Sudanese government […]
Applications now accepted for Episcopal Church educational scholarships
Applications are now being accepted for more than 60 scholarships available through the Episcopal Church for the 2011-2012 academic year. Earmarked for education and schooling for Episcopalians, the scholarship money is derived from numerous trust funds that have amassed over the years. The list of scholarships, the guidelines, the application form and the instructions for […]
Episcopal Church accepting applications for Liaison Officer for International Relations
Applications are being accepted for the position of Episcopal Church Liaison Officer for International Relations, with offices located at the Episcopal Church Center in New York City. The job posting states that the Liaison Officer for International Relations is âthe bridge for communications among international partners, dioceses, bishops and international bodies.â Among the responsibilities are: […]
Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori named to President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
President Barack Obama announced the appointment of Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori to the Presidentâs Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. âI am grateful for the opportunity to be of service to the larger community in this way,â Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori said. âThe ability to build partnerships between civic and religious […]
Check out "Help Haiti" on Episcopal Church Facebook page
The latest developments, photos of the devastation and links to ways to help in the reconstruction of the Diocese of Haiti are now available through the Episcopal Church Facebook Page. http://www.facebook.com/episcopalian# âThe Episcopal Church Facebook Page has more than 45,000 daily views, and over 24,000 friends,â noted Anne Rudig, Episcopal Church director of communication. âWith […]
MEDIA ALERT: Moravian Church In North America and The Episcopal Church
WHAT: Inaugural Service to celebrate the landmark Full Communion between The Episcopal Church and the Northern & Southern Provinces of The Moravian Church in America. The service will incorporate elements of both the Episcopal and Moravian liturgies, music and worship traditions. WHO: Leaders of both denominations, including Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Moravian […]
