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Solo Flight 2009 Takes Flight in Virginia
After nearly 20 years of effective outreach and evangelism to singles in The Episcopal Church, the popular Solo Flight has been transported to Virginia in a move of renewal. Solo Flight #19 will be held at Roslyn Retreat Center in Virginia, September 4 7. “Our goal has always been to live out the familiar […]
Episcopal Presiding Bishop horrified at doctors murder
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori expressed her horror and calls for prayers on the murder of Dr. George Tiller while he was in his church in Wichita, Kansas. The following is the statement from Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori: I am horrified to learn of the murder of Dr. Tiller, made even more painful […]
Deadline nears for Center Director Position for Episcopal Church
The application deadline for the Episcopal Church’s Director of Evangelism and Congregational Life Center is Friday, June 5 at 5 pm. “We hope for and welcome applications for this key, crucial position from throughout the Episcopal Church,” commented Linda Watt, Chief Operating Officer for The Episcopal Church. “We are dedicated to selecting a candidate who […]
CareForTheTroops offers resources for congregations, clergy, individuals for returning troops and families
A thoughtful discussion among a group of Episcopalians has developed into a program for congregations, clergy and individuals to help military families and troops returning from war areas. CareForTheTroops is a not-for-profit interfaith effort designed to address the spiritual and psychological needs of military families while working with congregations to make them more welcoming and […]
The Rev. Victoria Duncan Named Program Officer for Office of Transition Ministry
The Rev. Victoria Duncan has been named Program Officer for CDO (Church Deployment Office): Office for Transition Ministry in the Mission Leadership Center of The Episcopal Church. The announcement was made May 27 by the Board for Church Deployment in partnership with the Rev. Margaret Rose, Director of The Episcopal Church’s Mission Leadership Center. In […]
Bronwyn Clark Skov named Episcopal Church Program Officer for Lifelong Christian Formation and Youth
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has named Bronwyn Clark Skov as Program Officer for Lifelong Christian Formation and Youth. “Bronwyn”s background in youth ministry will provide insights into opportunities for the Episcopal Church to reach out and connect with today”s youth in today”s society,” commented the Rev. Robert Honeychurch, interim director of the […]
National Vocational Conference Explores Ministry for Young People Of Color in The Episcopal Church
An inaugural conference for young people of color will explore ministry in community while celebrating their culture. Does It Fit?: Exploring Ministry in Community will focus on reaching out to the growing ethnic youth and young adults of color. Does It Fit?: Exploring Ministry in Community will be held June 1-4 at the University of […]
Different voices to preach at daily worship services during Episcopal Church General Convention 2009
Eight preachers ranging from the Presiding Officers and the Archbishop of Canterbury to a popular TV correspondent and an internationally-known activist will be among the many voices at the daily worship services during General Convention 2009 of The Episcopal Church. Episcopalians will gather this summer for General Convention 2009 (GC09), July 8 […]
Finding Hope in Hard Times now available in Spanish
Now available in Spanish is the widely popular free resource from The Episcopal Church, “Finding Hope in Hard Times: Seven Spiritual Practices.” “We are pleased that now we can offer “Finding Hope in Hard Times” in Spanish,” explained the Rev. Laurel Johnston, the Episcopal Church’s Program Officer for Stewardship. “The demand for “Finding Hope In […]
Sarah Eagle Heart named Program Officer for Native American/Indigenous Ministries
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has named Sarah Eagle Heart as the new Program Officer for Native American/Indigenous Ministries. “Sarah brings enormous energy and vision to this work and a capacity for building bridges among and between the diverse constituencies that make up our Indigenous membership in the Church,” said the Rev. Brian […]
