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Nominees announced for Episcopal Church bishop suffragan for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries
After a yearlong discernment process, three nominees for The Episcopal Church’s next bishop suffragan for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries have been selected by a committee appointed by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry comprising active-duty and retired military personnel as well as military and federal chaplains.
Applications open for committee to discern, search for new LGBTQ+/women’s ministries position
The Episcopal Church Department of Reconciliation, Justice, and Creation Care is seeking volunteers for a discernment and search committee to help cast vision and interview candidates for a new staff officer for LGBTQ+ and women’s ministries. Committee applications close Feb. 28; apply online.
Joint Budget Committee shares update on 2025-2027 budget process
During The Episcopal Church Executive Council meeting in San Francisco Feb. 9-12, the council’s newly formed Joint Budget Committee shared an update about its work on the 2025-2027 budget. The process will include churchwide listening sessions beginning this spring.
Joint Standing Committee on Nominations opens applications for Episcopal Church positions, committees, boards
The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations invites members from across The Episcopal Church to apply for the churchwide roles listed below. The deadline to apply is April 15. Elections will take place at the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, June 23-28, 2024.
Jane Cisluycis named Episcopal Church acting chief operating officer
Jane Cisluycis, canon to the ordinary for operations in the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan, has been appointed acting chief operating officer for The Episcopal Church by the Executive Council during its Feb. 9-12 gathering in San Francisco. Cisluysis was jointly nominated for the position by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris.
Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from the president of the House of Deputies
The following are the opening remarks of President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting in San Francisco, California, through Feb. 12.
Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
The following is a transcript of the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting in San Francisco, California, through Feb. 12. These remarks have been lightly edited for clarity.
Members named to the Constituting Group for Episcopal Church Coalition for Racial Equity and Justice
Less than a year after a coalition was first proposed to focus on The Episcopal Church’s racial equity and justice work, members of the constituting group—representing the broad diversity of the church—have been appointed by the presiding bishop and president of the House of Deputies.
Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet Feb. 9-12; plenary sessions livestreamed
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene Feb. 9-12 in San Francisco, California.
Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet Feb. 9-12; plenary sessions livestreamed
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene Feb. 9-12 in San Francisco, California. It will be the council’s first meeting this year. All are welcome to watch the plenary sessions live on YouTube.
