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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 […]
Interim positions announced while director search is suspended
Changes in responsibilities at the Episcopal Church”s Washington office have been announced, and the search for a center director for Advocacy has been temporarily suspended. Maureen Shea, Director of the Office of Government Relations (OGR), previously announced her retirement as of Friday, August 28. Beginning September 1, Alex Baumgarten, International Policy Analyst, will serve as […]
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Presiding Bishop writes to Secretary Clinton on Palestinian evictions
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has written to United States Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on the August 2 eviction of Palestinian families from their homes in Jerusalem. “This action undermines the quest for peace led by you and President Obama and represents a step backward in the peace process and a […]
