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Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet Oct. 25-28; plenary sessions livestreamed
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene a hybrid meeting Oct. 25-28 in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. In accordance with agreements made with the hosting venue, continued COVID-19 protocols will be in place to ensure the health and safety of all involved, including reduced in-person attendance of staff and guests.
Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on the passing of Gen. Colin Powell, former secretary of state
My heart is heavy today with the news of the death of Colin Powell, former secretary of state, four-star general, and lifelong Episcopalian. I pray for his family and all his many loved ones, and I give thanks for his model of integrity, faithful service to our nation, and his witness to the impact of a quiet, dignified faith in public life.
Grant applications open for Episcopal Church Constable Fund, Roanridge Trust
Applications are open for two grant opportunities offered annually by The Episcopal Church—Constable Fund grants, which focus on religious education, and Roanridge Trust grants, which support leadership development in small towns and rural communities.
Presiding Bishop announces Episcopal Church delegation to United Nations COP26 conference
Following a churchwide call for applications, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has named 24 delegates—selected from among 70 applicants—to represent the presiding bishop’s office at the United Nations 26th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known as “COP26.”
Episcopal Church 2020 Parochial Report data now available
Episcopalians can now access analysis of the 2020 Parochial Report data including multi-year attendance and finance trends for individual churches and dioceses, as well as learn how COVID-19 impacted congregations from a special narrative report of qualitative data.
Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet Oct. 25-28
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene a hybrid meeting Oct. 25-28 in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. In accordance with agreements made with the hosting venue, continued COVID-19 protocols will be in place to ensure the health and safety of all involved, including reduced in-person attendance of staff and guests.
Episcopal Church launches Election Activator program
U.S.-based Episcopalians interested in helping with voter engagement for the 2022 midterm elections are invited to participate in a new program launching Sept. 28, on National Voter Registration Day.
Episcopal Church 2021 Blue Book now available
“Reports to the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church,” commonly referred to as “The Blue Book,” is now available online and in print. The Spanish translation of this publication, “El Libro Azul,” is also available in both formats.
Episcopal Church announces ‘My Way of Love for Small Groups’ resource for spiritual growth
Responding to a hunger for deeper discipleship among Episcopal congregations, creators of the My Way of Love initiative announce an upcoming new spiritual journey guide, video and other materials designed for small groups.
Churches Beyond Borders calls for education, solidarity around Doctrine of Discovery
Churches Beyond Borders—comprising The Episcopal Church, Anglican Church of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada—is calling for a day of commemoration, truth and healing on Sept. 30 in solidarity with Indigenous people and other marginalized communities.
