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 […]

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 […]