President Julia Ayala Harris’ opening remarks at House of Deputies GC81 orientation

an excerpt from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris’ opening remarks during a March 8 online orientation for deputies and alternate deputies attending the 81st General Convention in June in Louisville, Kentucky.an excerpt from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris’ opening remarks during a March 8 online orientation for deputies and alternate deputies attending the 81st General Convention in June in Louisville, Kentucky.

Toward GC81: Registration open for children’s program; applications accepted for youth and adult volunteers

Early registration is open for a dynamic children’s day camp at the 81st General Convention that will include hands-on projects, music, field trips, and other activities. Applications are also being accepted for volunteers and junior counselors for the program, which runs June 22-28 at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville, Kentucky.

Hearts and ashes: 10 ways to celebrate Ash Wednesday on Valentine’s Day

Remember that you are loved: The last time the two days coincided, in 2018, the Rev. Peter Antoci, pastor of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, leaned into the […]

Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet April 18-20

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene April 18-20 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Episcopal Church announces delegates, invites churchwide participation in 68th UN Commission on the Status of Women

The Episcopal Church and Anglican partners will advocate for global issues that impact women and girls in all their diversity at the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) in New York City, March 11-22.

At spring House of Bishops meeting, connection and future church in focus

Around 125 bishops gathered for The Episcopal Church’s House of Bishops annual spring retreat from Feb. 28 to March 4 at Camp Allen in Navasota, Texas. The Rt. Rev. Wendell Gibbs chaired the meeting while Presiding Bishop Michael Curry continued recuperating at home from recent health procedures.

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry home, recovering following heart procedure

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry underwent a procedure on March 1 to implant a pacemaker as part of his ongoing treatment for atrial fibrillation. The surgery was successful, and he was discharged from the hospital on Saturday, March 2. He will continue recuperating at home.

Episcopal Church statement on deaths of civilians seeking aid in Gaza

On February 29th, while waiting in line to receive food, more than100 people were killed and more than 750 were wounded in Gaza. At the time of writing, we cannot […]

Health update on Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

Episcopal Service Corps seeks applicants for 2024-25 service year

The Episcopal Service Corps invites young leaders ages 21 to 32 interested in a transformative outreach and discernment experience to apply online for the 2024-25 program year through the end of May.