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Presiding Bishop renews Episcopal Church commitment to refugees and urges reform on 30th anniversary of Refugee Act
“As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Refugee Act, we can celebrate the renewal of life and hope experienced by the thousands of people resettled through Episcopal Migration Ministries,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori states in her statement hailing the landmark legislation. In her statement, Jefferts Schori calls for federal action: “We […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishops office notifies Diocese of Oregon 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 Oregon that the canonical consent process for Bishop-Elect Michael Joseph Hanley has been successfully completed. As outlined under Canon […]
Episcopal Church Office of Communication Debuts Episcopal News Quarterly
Episcopal News Quarterly, a 12-page compilation of news and analysis from Episcopal News Service, debuted with its first edition on March 15. The successor to Best of Episcopal Life, Episcopal News Quarterly is a condensed collection of news which appeared on the Episcopal News Service”s website (www.episcopalchurch.org/ens) and Episcopal News Monthly. “Each issue is meant […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishops office notifies Diocese of Connecticut 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 Connecticut that the canonical consent process for Bishop-Elect Ian T. Douglas has been successfully completed. As outlined under Canon […]
More than 60 educational scholarships available from The Episcopal Church
Applications are now being accepted for more than 60 scholarships available through The Episcopal Church. Earmarked for education and schooling for Episcopalians, funding for the scholarships is derived from numerous trust funds that have amassed over the years. “These trust funds are part of the heritage of The Episcopal Church,” explained Margareth Crosnier de Bellaistre, […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishops Easter Message: Alleluia! Keep practicing that joyful shout. Alleluia!
“Alleluia! Keep practicing that joyful shout. Alleluia!” proclaims Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori in her Easter 2010 Message. The following is Presiding Bishop”s Easter Message. _________________________________ Easter 2010 The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. (Isa 9:2; Matt 4:16) The Diocese of Haiti has observed Lent in a very […]
Episcopal Church House Of Bishops gather in retreat for prayer, reflection, discussion
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. More than 115 bishops of The Episcopal Church will gather for the House of Bishops […]
Episcopal Church grants available for new campus ministries
The Episcopal Church Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministries is accepting proposals from dioceses, parishes or college/university campuses for grants to assist in the start-up of new campus ministries or the re-start of dormant campus ministries. A total of $300,000 is available through 2012 to focus on campus ministries in higher education institutions. Deadline […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishops Office notifies Diocese of Upper South Carolina 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 Upper South Carolina that the canonical consent process for Bishop-Elect W. Andrew Waldo has been successfully completed. As outlined […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishops Office notifies Diocese of Louisiana 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 Louisiana that the canonical consent process for Bishop-Elect Morris K. Thompson has been successfully completed. As outlined under Canon […]
