Tell us your thoughts about the Episcopal Life Weekly Bulletin Inserts

Since their unveiling, the Episcopal Life Weekly Bulletin Inserts have been a welcomed addition to congregations as an educational and informational tool. Now, after nearly three years, it”s time to hear firsthand from readers and users. A survey has been developed for feedback, ideas, suggestions and comments from those who use the Bulletin Inserts regularly […]

Reactions show Around One Table ideal for Episcopal conversations

By the close of only one week after release, reactions to the groundbreaking report Around One Table confirm that Episcopalians see the value of using its findings for understanding and sharing in the larger church. A comprehensive report, called Around One Table, highlights the many attributes and feelings that are common to Episcopalians. Released October […]

Episcopal Church Center new structure: project-based, goal-oriented

Following deep budget cuts which caused personnel reductions and a re-focus of work operations, the staff of the Episcopal Church Center is gearing up for a new strategic model that is project-based and goal-oriented. The new structure, calling for a Department of Mission, five program-based Mission Teams and two specialized ministries, was presented to Executive […]

Survey results add data to Episcopal Life Online redesign

Results of a recent survey indicated that 73% of respondents were either very satisfied or fairly satisfied with Episcopal Life Online (http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife/). With answers that were frank and honest, denoting a broad range of thoughts and interests, the 23-question survey focused on reader satisfaction and trends, and asked for suggestions on both content and design. […]

From The Episcopal Church on the recent statement from the Vatican

The following is from The Episcopal Church: We have received the Vatican”s statement and the joint statement signed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of Westminster. We are in dialogue with the Archbishop”s office and will, in the coming days, continue to explore the full implications of this in our ecumenical relations. The […]

Presiding Bishop accepts Ackerman’s renunciation

Citing Title III, Canon 12, Section 7 of the Canons, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has accepted the voluntary renunciation of Keith Ackerman in documents dated October 7. “I have accepted the renunciation of the Ordained Ministry of this Church, made in writing to me in July 2009 by The Right Rev. Keith […]

Office of research issues stats

The Office of Research of The Episcopal Church has issued statistics for 2008. In The Episcopal Church, members were 2,285,143, with an Average Sunday Attendance at 747,376, marking a slight downturn in membership. The dioceses in the United States saw a 2.8% drop while the international dioceses noted an increase and are experiencing growth. However, […]

Bonnie Anderson honored with two degrees in two days

Within two days, President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson will be honored with two honorary degrees from two Episcopal seminaries. On October 13, Anderson will receive the honorary degree Doctor of Canon Law from The University of the South, Sewanee, TN. Two days later, on October 15, The General Theological Seminary in New […]

Around One Table: Groundbreaking report showcases Episcopal identity

President Anderson asks Executive Council: “Do we want to be raised up as Church witnesses?”

Lifting the work of Vida Dutton Scudder, an 1800s Episcopalian union organizer, House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson asked in her sermon, “Do we want to be raised up as Church witnesses after the example of Vida Dutton Scudder? Do we want to stand firm in the power of the Gospel?” Anderson was the preacher […]