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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori discusses Sudans January referendum in new video
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/sudan “I ask for your action on behalf of the people of Sudan,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori states in a new video posted on the Episcopal Church”s Sudan Resource page: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/sudan A Sudanese-wide referendum is slated for January 9, 2011 which, if successful, will establish a separate Southern Sudan with full rights […]
Episcopal Church Office of Communication presents musical offering of Brittens Rejoice in the Lamb from NYCs Grace Episcopal Church
A choral evensong featuring the world famous Rejoice in the Lamb presented by the Choir of Men and Boys of Grace Episcopal Church in New York City is now available as part of the ongoing multimedia offerings produced by the Office of Communication: www.episcopalchurch.org The hour-long program of Benjamin Britten”s music was taped at Grace”s […]
Episcopal Church sponsors Sudanese Leadership Summit one month prior to Sudans historic referendum
Members of the Sudanese community along with representatives of Episcopal dioceses will gather in Phoenix AZ for the Sudanese Leadership Summit Friday, December 10 to Tuesday, December 14. Focusing on the theme “Considering the Past; Contemplating the Present; Collaborating for the Future,” the five day conference is sponsored by the Episcopal Church Office of Black […]
New Episcopal Church video series features conversations with Walter Brueggemann on stewardship
www.episcopalchurch.org/stewardship An innovative video series featuring internationally known theologian and author the Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann addresses money, discipleship, stewardship and traveling with the Communion of Saints to nurture faith journeys from anxious scarcity to abiding in God”s abundant generosity. Companions on the Way: conversations on money, discipleship and stewardship is a series of four […]
Episcopal Church coordinators ask for prayers for Haiti as Hurricane Thomas prepares to hit
As Hurricane Thomas prepares to bear down on the already devastated country of Haiti, the Rev. Joseph Murrenz Constant and the Rev. Dr. Rosemari Gaughan Sullivan, Episcopal Church Special Coordinators for Haiti, have issued the following: Our prayers and thoughts are with the people of Haiti, and we ask the Episcopal Church to join us […]
A rousing call to action from one of the nation's foremost religious leaders
Immigration, environmental concerns and lack of proper medical care are just three major issues faced by people around the world each day. Whose job is it to fix these problems? Can communities of faith sit idly by and wait for governments to address the crises threatening society, or is it up to individuals to provide […]
Episcopal Church Office of Communication offers live concert webcast from St. Johns, Lafayette Square, Washington DC
Music for Saints 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, November 3 and begins at 12:10 pm Eastern (11:10 […]
Jubilee Ministry grants applications now accepted for Episcopal Church programs and mission work
Applications for 2010 and 2011 Jubilee Ministry grants are now being accepted in six categories for mission and ministry throughout the Episcopal Church. Applications are available in three 2010 categories: health and nutrition; building a just society; and diocesan development. The three 2011 categories are Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) workshop funding; summer camp partnership […]
United Thank Offering application process now online for 2011 Episcopal Church grants
The application process for the 2011 United Thank Offering grants is now open and, for the first time and for the convenience of the applicants, the entire process is online. “This is the first year that United Thank Offering will operate an internet grant application process,” explained Claudia Conner, coordinator. “The purpose is to convert […]
A Message from Executive Council to The Episcopal Church
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church has issued the following message following the conclusion of its three-day meeting held in Salt Lake City, UT.
