Rev. Maurice Dyer named Episcopal Church canon to the bishop suffragan for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries

The Rev. Maurice Dyer II has been named the canon to the Episcopal Church bishop suffragan for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries, a member of the presiding bishop’s staff. Dyer served most recently as a U.S. Space Force chaplain in Colorado.

Once the church of presidents, the Episcopal Church must now be an engine of resistance

A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council: June 2025

Following the conclusion of its meeting June 23-25 in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council shared the following letter to the church. Read prior council letters to the church here.

United Thank Offering: Over $1M awarded for projects focused on water access, sanitation, education

The Episcopal Church Executive Council recently approved more than $1 million in United Thank Offering grants supporting 27 innovative mission and ministry projects focused on water-related issues around the world.

The Rev. Jason Shank named as Episcopal Church interim church planting strategist

The Rev. Jason Shank, who brings years of experience in church planting and ecumenical congregational vitality and transition, has been named interim church planting network strategist for The Episcopal Church.

Becoming Beloved Community grants open July 3 for Episcopal Church projects highlighting systemic change

Episcopalians interested in applying for a Becoming Beloved Community grant are invited to register for a July 1 information session before applications open July 3. 

Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris

Following are the opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, by House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting June 23-25 in Linthicum Heights, Maryland.

Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe

Following are the opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting June 23-25 in Linthicum Heights, Maryland.

The Rev. Shaneequa Brokenleg named interim Indigenous missioner for The Episcopal Church

The Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, who has served as The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for racial reconciliation since 2020, has been named interim missioner for the Office of Indigenous Ministries.

Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet June 23-25; plenary sessions livestreamed

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene June 23-25 in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. All are welcome to watch the plenary sessions live.