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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop’s office notifies Diocese of Utah of successful canonical consent process

September 16, 2010

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 Utah that Bishop-Elect Scott Byron Hayashi has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process. As […]

Episcopal Presiding Bishop preaches at House Of Bishops: We’re here to figure out how to bring more light into a world.

September 16, 2010

At the opening Eucharist of the House of Bishops meeting in Phoenix, AZ, on September 16, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori noted in her sermon, “We”re actually here to change some light sources – to figure out how to bring more light into a world in great need of it.” Referring to the recent trip […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop’s office notifies Diocese of Kentucky of successful canonical consent process

September 16, 2010

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 Kentucky that Bishop-Elect Terry Allen White has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process. As […]

House of Bishops Daily Account for Thursday, September 16, 2010

September 16, 2010

The House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church is meeting in Phoenix, AZ (Diocese of AZ) from September 16 to September 21. The following is an account of the activities for Thursday, September 16, 2010 The House of Bishops (HOB) opened today”s session with a welcome from the host, Diocese of Arizona Bishop Kirk Smith. […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori calls for A Season of Prayer for Sudan in preparation for January referendum

September 15, 2010

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori to speak at international leadership events in October

September 10, 2010

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has accepted invitations to speak on topics of faith in three key conferences attracting international audiences in October: Fortune Magazine”s Most Powerful Women Annual Summit; an interreligious panel with the Dalai Lama at Emory University; and Maria Shriver”s Annual The Women”s Conference. On October 5, the Presiding Bishop […]

The Episcopal Church joins October 3 National Day of Prayer for healing in the Gulf of Mexico

September 9, 2010

The Episcopal Church is joining other religious denominations and groups in calling for a national day of prayer and action for the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, October 3. Called “Seeking God”s Grace for the Gulf: A Day of Worship, Reflection and Healing,” the effort is led by the National Council of Churches (NCC) Eco-Justice […]

Episcopal Church joins 10.10.10 movement The Global Work Party to cut carbon emissions

September 9, 2010

Mark October 10, 2010 – 10.10.10 – on your calendar as a day to build community, have fun and cut carbon emissions. Michael Schut, Episcopal Church Officer for Environmental/Economic Affairs, says that individuals, families, neighborhoods, congregations, schools, dioceses – communities of all kinds and sizes – can make a positive impact on the future by […]

Episcopal Church symposium to present Spirituality of Philanthropy

August 24, 2010

The Episcopal Church Office of Mission Funding will sponsor a day-long symposium on the Spirituality of Philanthropy, uniting the theological and spiritual basis of philanthropy with a useful practicum on advanced fundraising strategies and techniques. Designed for directors of development at dioceses, parishes, and other Episcopal organizations, the September 29 event will be held at […]

September – December 2010 consecrations, elections and consents in The Episcopal Church

August 23, 2010

The Governance of The Episcopal Church: This information is another in an ongoing series discussing the governance of The Episcopal Church. Also, Episcopal Church lingo and terms are used; check the websites listed at the end for any necessary explanations. In the next four months – September 1 to December 31- The Episcopal Church will […]

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