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CareForTheTroops offers resources for congregations, clergy, individuals for returning troops and families

May 29, 2009

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

May 29, 2009

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

May 28, 2009

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

May 18, 2009

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

May 18, 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

May 11, 2009

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

May 9, 2009

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 […]

Innovative Media Hub provides round-the-clock look at Episcopal Church General Convention 2009

May 8, 2009

You will be able to follow, watch, understand, experience and enjoy the Episcopal Church’s General Convention 2009 no matter where you are, thanks to an innovative addition to this year’s event, the Media Hub. Produced and presented by the Episcopal Church Office of Communication, the Media Hub will utilize cutting edge technology to deliver the […]

Volunteers needed to continue work of the Episcopal Church

May 6, 2009

The work of the General Convention of The Episcopal Church doesn’t stop after the July event, and volunteers are needed to continue the church’s mission and ministry. General Convention 2009 (GC09) will be held July 8 – 17 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California (Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles). The Episcopal Church’s General Convention, […]

Live webcast to address General Convention 2009

May 4, 2009

General Convention 2009 of the Episcopal Church will be the topic of a live webcast on Wednesday, May 13 at 8 am Pacific (9 am Mountain, 10 am Central, 11 am Eastern). General Convention 2009 (GC09) will be held July 8 – 17 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. The webcast will originate from […]

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