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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 Ackermans 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 […]
Presiding Bishop joins 200th anniversary celebration of historic Harlem church
Citing its history and honoring its presence as a home to many, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori joined the 200th anniversary celebration of St. Philip”s in Harlem, New York City, a landmark church. “This community is very clearly a center of connection and healing, dignity and grace, for those who have gathered here for a […]
Lynette Wilson Promoted to Editor/Writer of Episcopal Churchs New Quarterly Publication
Lynette Wilson, staff writer for Episcopal Life, has been promoted to editor/writer of The Episcopal Church”s new quarterly publication, set to debut in 2010. The announcement was made by Anne Rudig, Director of the Church”s Office of Communication, and Linda Watt, Chief Operating Officer. “We are very pleased that Lynette will lead the creation of […]
New ways available to give to The Episcopal Church
Fresh opportunities to share and support the work of The Episcopal Church are now available through Online Giving. Under the auspices of Mission Funding, The Episcopal Church is providing this service for the first time. Citing ease, effectiveness and efficiency, Mission Funding director the Rev. Susan McCone explained, “Online Giving is designed for the donor […]
Unfinished business: unaddressed General Convention resolutions head for the next step
Note: this is the first in an ongoing series discussing the governance of The Episcopal Church. Now that General Convention 2009 is in the memories of many, there remains a bit of unfinished business. For example, what happens to the resolutions that were not addressed or acted upon? A handful of resolutions, approved by one […]
