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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 […]
Resources available for H1N1 preparedness
With the onset of flu season, and related concerns about H1N1, many dioceses in The Episcopal Church are actively reviewing the most current data and have posted information on their websites in order to make decisions based on local practices and safety concerns in our church communities. To link to diocesan websites: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/directory.htm Extensive information […]
Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori Joins anniversary celebration in Japan
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori participated in the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Anglican Church in Japan (Nippon Sei Ko Kai). “We”re here tonight to give thanks to God for 150 years of an Anglican presence in Japan,” Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori said at evening prayer on September 22 in Tokyo. […]
Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori joins call for Middle East Peace Plan
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori joined 30 religious leaders in a letter calling for a Middle East Peace Plan. “We support President Obama”s determination to provide sustained, hands-on diplomatic leadership to bring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to an end through the creation of two viable, secure and independent states living side by side in […]
Episcopal Life Online wants to hear from you!
Episcopal Life Online (http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife/) wants to hear feedback, ideas, suggestions and comments from its many readers and viewers through a survey designed to garner readers” responses. The survey is available at: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elosurvey The results of the survey will be instrumental in future communications strategies and Episcopal Life Online services. “This fall we will begin intensive […]
Episcopal Church Ecumenical Officer announces retirement
The Rt. Rev. C. Christopher Epting, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori”s Deputy for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations, has announced his retirement at the end of 2009. “It has been a distinct privilege to serve two presiding bishops and this church in the ongoing quest for Christian unity,” Epting said. “As we move into […]
Office of Communication prepares publication options for diocesan, congregational print needs
Options are now being shared with dioceses and congregations that will allow them to continue to collaborate with the Office of Communication of The Episcopal Church for their publication needs. “We are moving forward into the next stage of print communications offerings,” noted Anne Rudig, Director of Communication. “Our goal is to offer the news […]
