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Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on the Rev. Paula Clark, bishop-elect of Chicago
The Presiding Bishop announces that the ordination and consecration of Bishop-elect Clark will be moved from June 12 to Aug. 28, 2021
Episcopal Church Task Force Develops New Training for Safe Church, Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies
A task force created to develop materials for The Episcopal Church related to anti-sexual harassment and safe church policies announces the upcoming launch of nine new training modules. Appointed by General Convention in 2018, the Task Force to Develop Model Sexual Harassment Policies and Safe Church Training surveyed the wider church about what would be most helpful in the trainings and held 18 listening sessions with some of the 403 respondents.
Episcopal Church offers June 1 webinar on refugee integration
In order to help The Episcopal Church’s community learn more about the refugee reception process, Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations will host a webinar on Tuesday, June 1, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET. Welcoming Our Newest Neighbors: How Americans and The Episcopal Church Integrate Refugees into Their Communities will include a moderated panel discussion followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience.
Churches Uniting in Christ Releases Resources for Pentecost 2021
Churches Uniting in Christ, a dialogue among 10 Protestant faith communions in the U.S., announces the release of new ecumenical resources for local congregations to utilize during Pentecostide services.
Episcopal Migration Ministries to host webinar, Q&A for World Refugee Day
Episcopal Migration Ministries invites those interested in the perspective and plight of refugees to join a webinar panel discussion, Repairing the Breach: Building Beloved Community through Welcome, at 4 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 10.
Pentecost ‘Way of Love Revival Weekend’ to include concert, worship
Join The Episcopal Church as it greets Pentecost with One in the Spirit, a Way of Love Revival Weekend designed to fan the flames of hope, celebrate difference, honor creation, foster beloved community, and send people toward Jesus’s Way of Love.
Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on deadly unrest in Colombia
We speak in solidarity with our brothers, sisters, and siblings in Colombia, and of the Episcopal Anglican Church in Colombia.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry statement on the violence in the Land of the Holy One
“One more time we awake to the news of violence. Reports come in, even as you read this, about violence that has caused death, life-changing injury and destruction of property and lives. Violence which is borne of frustration, rooted in injustice and the violation of international law and in truth, the violation of human rights and human decency. In the Name of the God of all creation, the violence must stop, regardless of where it comes from and to whom it is directed.
Episcopal Church Accepting Applications for Africa Partnership Officer
The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Africa partnership officer, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff.
‘Reflecting on the Geneva Convention’ webinar to examine refugee trends, policy
As the world faces some of the highest levels of displaced people in modern history, Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations will host a webinar seeking to better understand the current state of refugees and refugee policy.
