Candidates announced for Episcopal Church Bishop Suffragan for Federal Ministries

Six candidates for The Episcopal Church Bishop Suffragan for Federal Ministries have been announced. Pending successful completion of background checks, the nominees are: The Rev. Carl Andrews, Colonel, USAF, Lackland AFB, TX . The Rev. Dr. James “Jay” Magness, Cannon for Mission and Diocesan Administration, Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia. The Rev. Babs Meairs, Field […]

Episcopal Church offers prayers, reflections, videos, meditations for Lenten season

Centering on the theme “Things done and left undone,” Lenten prayers, video reflections and penitential meditations have been assembled by the program staff of The Episcopal Church for use throughout the 40 day Lenten season. Designed for personal reflections as well as community services, the Lenten resources are available on web special Resources page: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/resources_seasonal_ENG_HTM.htm […]

Presiding Bishop meets with UN Secretary General and Archbishop of Canterbury

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori met with Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon and the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. The following are comments from the Presiding Bishop about the meeting. ____________ The meeting on Tuesday, January 26 with the Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon and the Archbishop […]

Office of Communication news offerings: Telling the story of The Episcopal Church

The important and significant news and information of The Episcopal Church – ranging from breaking news like Haiti relief, to people features and commentaries on relevant topics – are readily accessible to Episcopalians, Anglicans and those seeking to learn more about The Episcopal Church. “The Office of Communication is committed to providing news and information […]

Media Notice: Episcopal Church Executive Council Meets in February

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will meet February 19 – February 22 at the Hilton in Omaha, Nebraska. Media representatives wishing to attend the meeting must secure credentials. Contact Neva Rae Fox at newsline@episcopalchurch.org. A media conference with phone access for media not able to attend is planned for February 22 at the […]

Episcopal Church World Mission Sunday highlights caring for all God’s creation

Upcoming Consecrations, Elections and Consents in The Episcopal Church

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, The Episcopal Church will witness the consecration of four bishops, […]

Episcopal Presiding Bishop on Dr. Martin Luther King Day: “His message pointed toward the universal liberation of all people”

“Martin Luther King”s ministry was focused on liberating the people of these United States, but his message pointed toward the universal liberation of all people, all God”s children, here and around the globe,” Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said in honor of the observation for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January […]

Episcopal Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori at Haiti Prayer Service: Our Hearts Are Broken

“Our hearts are broken,” The Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said in a homily at a prayer service for Haiti on January 17. The Presiding Bishop joined Bishop of Washington John Bryson Chane, Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, The Honorable Susan E. Rice, US Ambassador to the United Nations, His Excellency Raymond […]

The Episcopal Church: Facts about the Diocese of Haiti and the aftermath of the earthquake

The world continues to watch after a devastating 7.0 earthquake destroyed much of Haiti, with the death toll mounting each day. The Episcopal Church and Episcopal Relief & Development responded immediately. The following fact sheet will assist in your continued reporting of the Haiti earthquake. Please continue to check the special Haiti page for updated […]