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. “We rejoice with our brothers and sisters in both Southern and Northern Sudan as they work for peaceful co-existence,” 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 “the bridge for communications among international partners, dioceses, bishops and international bodies.” 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 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 […]