Office of Public Affairs
Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop – Election Process
The General Convention Office (GCO) is preparing to conduct the election of members to the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop. This election would typically be conducted in-person at General Convention, but because of the time this committee’s work will take, we will conduct this election electronically in June, 2021. Please find an outline of the process and timeline below. This process is for this election only.
Episcopal Migration Ministries offers virtual Prayer Vigil for World Refugee Day
Offering solidarity and support for refugees worldwide, Episcopal Migration Ministries will host a virtual prayer vigil for World Refugee Day on Sunday, June 20, 7–8 p.m. ET. All are welcome to join this gathering in recognition of those forced to leave their homes and seek new beginnings elsewhere.
There is still time to register for upcoming session of Virtual Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency course
There is still time to register for the next session of the Virtual Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course (VELMC), an innovative five-day intensive course designed for diocesan staff, clergy, lay leaders, and seminarians to gain practical knowledge and cultural competency for Latino/Hispanic ministry.
‘Global Vaccine Access’ webinar highlights challenges, opportunities
A webinar on global vaccine access hosted by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations is available for viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r66SA-bSzxE.
Pentecost season opens with Way of Love Revival Weekend
The Episcopal Church 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.
Register now for Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries, Church Planting virtual “Church Planting in the Asian Diaspora” conference
The Episcopal Church’s Asiamerica Ministries is partnering with the Church Planting and Redevelopment Office to offer a virtual conference on Church Planting in the Asian Diaspora. The conference will bring together a diverse group of storytellers to share their experiences of church planting as Asian American Episcopalians, and in Asiamerican contexts.
United Thank Offering: $479,369.53 awarded for second cycle of Episcopal Church, Anglican Communion COVID-19 grants
At its April 2021 meeting, the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church approved United Thank Offering (UTO) grants to support 16 Episcopal Church and eight Anglican Communion missions and ministries, in its second round of COVID-19-related mission and ministry funding. Three historical grants were also awarded for projects that fall outside the regular parameters of the granting process but within the historical practices of UTO.
Amanda Skofstad named Public Affairs Officer for The Episcopal Church
Amanda Skofstad of South Bend, Ind., has been named public affairs officer for The Episcopal Church. In this role, she will serve as a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff.
The Episcopal Church launches Concerts for the Human Family
Concerts for the Human Family, a new artistic collaboration led by The Episcopal Church and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry that explores “the powerful intersection between art, justice and faith,” will launch May 22 with a free digital broadcast filmed at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Statement in Time of Waiting for Chauvin Trial Verdict
Statement in Time of Waiting for Chauvin Trial Verdict.
