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 President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.“I am grateful for the opportunity to be of service to the larger community in this way,” Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori said. “The ability to build partnerships between civic and religious bodies […]

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# “The Episcopal Church Facebook Page has more than 45,000 daily views, and over 24,000 friends,” noted Anne Rudig, Episcopal Church director of communication. “With […]

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 […]

Deadline nears for nominations for election at Episcopal Church General Convention 2012

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, February 2 and begins at 12:10 pm Eastern (11:10 am Central, 10:10 am Mountain, […]

Odyssey Networks grant helps fund important documentary from Episcopal Church Office of Communication

Delving into the ministry and work of the Episcopal Church to the people residing in the vast area of the United States known as Appalachia will be the focus of an in-depth video exploration, thanks to a generous grant from Odyssey Networks.The Episcopal Church was one of many production grants awarded by Odyssey Networks on […]

Deadline extended, tuition subsidies available for innovative Episcopal Church – GreenFaith partnership

Michael Schut, Episcopal Church Economic and Environmental Affairs Officer, announced two milestones regarding the partnership between the Episcopal Church and GreenFaith. First, he said, generous tuition subsidies are still available. And, thanks to the positive initial response, the deadline for applications has been extended to May 1 for participation with GreenFaith. In 2010, the Episcopal […]

Episcopal Church healthy congregational practices featured in a groundbreaking video project about ministry: Transforming Churches, Changing the World

Steeped in history, Christ Church in center city Philadelphia, PA doesn’t rely only on its beautiful buildings or historical status. Today, Christ Church offers innovative and pioneering ministries that bridge the church with its community. “This is a parish that is deeply committed to its neighborhood on all levels,” explained the Rev. Bob Honeychurch, Episcopal […]

Episcopal Church, Moravian Church in North America Northern and Southern Provinces celebrate Full Communion at festive service

A February 10 festive service will celebrate full communion between The Episcopal Church and the Northern and Southern Provinces of the Moravian Church in North America. The landmark Moravian – Episcopal Full Communion Inaugural Service will be celebrated at the Central Moravian Church, Bethlehem, PA at 6 pm Eastern. Bethlehem is a major center of […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop on upcoming Primates meeting: "In all we do, we seek to recognize the face of God wherever we turn"

“In all we do, we seek to recognize the face of God wherever we turn, realizing that the body of God’s creation will only be healed when all members of the body of Christ are working together,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori noted concerning the upcoming Anglican Communion Primates meeting. The Primates will […]