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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop writes to President Obama on UN Security Council resolution about the Middle East
Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet in Diocese of Fort Worth
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will meet Wednesday to Friday, February 16-18 in the Diocese of Fort Worth, TX, at the American Airlines Training and Conference Center. Media representatives wishing to attend the meeting must secure credentials in advance. Contact Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer, at newsline@episcopalchurch.org.A media conference with phone access […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori at the one year anniversary of the Haitian earthquake
At the one year anniversary of the Haitian earthquake on January 12, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori asks for prayers and expresses solidarity with the people of Haiti, Bishop Jean Zache Duracin and the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti as they rebuild. The Diocese of Haiti is the largest in The Episcopal Church. The […]
Prayers for people and Episcopal Diocese of Haiti available for anniversary of earthquake
Prayers are available to recognize and commemorate the first anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti and destroyed the Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.Prayers and collects are posted here: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/haiti.php The Diocese of Haiti is the largest in The Episcopal Church. The January 12, 2010 earthquake leveled the churches and diocesan facilities, including Holy Trinity Cathedral […]
Prayers for Peace in Sudan: Friday Vigil, Weekend of Prayer/Fasting preparing for January 9 referendum
An interreligious prayer vigil on Friday, January 7 will kick off the weekend of Prayers for Peace in Sudan in anticipation of the January 9 referendum. The prayer vigil will be held at the United Nations Chapel, First Ave. and 44th St. in New York City at 11 am Eastern. “The prayer vigil will include […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop's office notifies Diocese of Springfield 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 Springfield that Bishop-Elect Daniel Hayden Martins has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process. As outlined […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop’s office notifies Diocese of Western Kansas 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 Kansas that Bishop-Elect Michael Pierce Milliken has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process. As […]
Reminder: Live airing of NYC Christmas Eve pageant tops Episcopal Church multimedia programming
A live airing of a traditional Children”s Christmas Pageant from Grace Episcopal Church, New York City will be presented by The Episcopal Church Office of Communication on Christmas Eve, Friday December 24 beginning at 4 pm Eastern (3 pm Central, 2 pm Mountain, 1 pm Pacific). The Pageant will be available on the home page […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop gives thanks for ministries of Bishop Herbert Donovan, Ven. Richard Cluett
Following more than two years of dedicated service, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has noted her thanks for the ministries of the Rt. Rev. Herbert Donovan and the Venerable Richard I. Cluett. Donovan has served as Deputy to the Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop for Anglican Communion Relations and is transitioning his work into […]
Simplified system assists in gathering comments on Episcopal Churchs Holy Women, Holy Men
A simplified system for logging comments is providing an easier way for the submission of opinions concerning Holy Women, Holy Men, a major revision of Lesser Feasts and Fasts. As mandated in General Convention 2009 Resolution A096, The Episcopal Church Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) is soliciting feedback about the book, currently in […]
