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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry hospitalized for reoccurrence of internal bleeding
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was admitted to the hospital this past Thursday night, Aug. 17, with a reoccurrence of the internal bleeding that required him to be hospitalized over Memorial Day Weekend.
Episcopal Church announces 2023 Creation Care grant recipients
Seeking to support creative and long-term eco-ministries, The Episcopal Church’s Task Force on the Care of Creation and Environmental Racism selected 12 new grant recipients, approved by the church’s Executive Council during its June meeting.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Episcopal Church House of Bishops to meet Sept. 19-26 in Dominican Republic (updated 8/28/23)
Bishops of The Episcopal Church will gather Sept. 19-26 in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, for a time of worship, learning, and revival. Spouses are also invited for time together to worship and participate in learning and service. The final House of Bishops’ meeting of 2023 will include opportunities to learn about and engage with the ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of the Dominican Republic.
Episcopal Church receives $1.25 million grant for faith formation work with children and families
The Episcopal Church has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish “The Camino Project: Faith-Forward Pathways for Episcopal Families,” a five-year initiative aimed at helping parents and congregations embrace raising faith-filled children, especially in nontraditional, non-dominant-culture families. The Episcopal Church Department of Faith Formation will lead the effort.
Presiding bishop’s statement on consent process in Episcopal Diocese of Florida
Yesterday the 120-day canonically mandated period for gathering consents to the ordination and consecration of the Rev. Charlie Holt as the bishop coadjutor of Florida came to a close.
Register now to exhibit at The Episcopal Church’s 81st General Convention
Registration for exhibit space at the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church is now open to all organizations and vendors. Traditionally held every three years, this churchwide gathering is scheduled for June 23-28, 2024, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
‘It’s All About Love’ festival: Closing sermon from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris
President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris delivered the sermon during the closing Eucharist service July 12 at “It’s All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement.” The four-day churchwide gathering in Baltimore, Maryland, featured revival worship; special speakers and presenters; and numerous workshops focused on creation care, evangelism, and racial reconciliation.
Nominating committee offers prayer for presiding bishop election, issues reminder of upcoming deadline
The members of The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop invite Episcopalians to join them in prayer as they continue their discernment work leading to the election of the 28th presiding bishop next June.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry delivers opening sermon at ‘It’s All About Love’ festival
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry delivered the opening sermon July 9 to hundreds of Episcopalians gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, for “It’s All About Love,” a churchwide festival focused on worship, learning, community, and action.
Episcopal Youth Event: July 7 Evening Update / Evento de la Juventud Episcopal: Actualización en la tarde del 7 de julio
On the final full day of the 2023 Episcopal Youth Event in College Park, Maryland, participants heard from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris, who also participated in a Q&A panel. The Rev. Nancy Frausto preached during the closing worship service, centered on the theme of “send.”
