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Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet May 11; session livestreamed
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene an online meeting May 11 at 9 a.m. Eastern to discuss COVID-19 protocols and procedures pertaining to the 80th General Convention.
Upcoming ‘Nuevo Amanecer’ offers Latino/Hispanic ministry support, networking
For those seeking practical tools and a support network for ministry within the Latino/Hispanic community, registration is now open for Nuevo Amanecer 2022. This gathering is the largest annual conference sponsored by The Episcopal Church’s Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries.
Diocese of Idaho notified of successful canonical consent process for next bishop
The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho has received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry that Bishop-elect Jos Tharakan has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process detailed in Canon III.11.3. The consents received have been certified by the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, Registrar of the General Convention.
Episcopal Church’s ‘Sacred Ground’ releases report, updated curriculum
Three years after launching Sacred Ground, a dialogue series on race, racism, and whiteness with more than 20,000 participants thus far, The Episcopal Church’s Racial Reconciliation and Justice Team is releasing a comprehensive evaluation report, updated curriculum and resources, and expanded licensing that invites people in other denominations/faiths to start their own Sacred Ground circles.
United Thank Offering: Over $1M awarded in creation care grants
More than $1 million in United Thank Offering grants—designated for 22 projects related to creation care within The Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion—was approved by the church’s Executive Council during its April meeting.
Episcopal Service Corps seeks applicants for remaining posts
The Episcopal Church invites young leaders ages 21 to 32 to join Episcopal Service Corps, a nationwide movement focused on transforming the world through leadership, community building, and personal and spiritual growth.
Episcopal Church Executive Council signs MOU with Church Pension Fund to plan for future
Under the terms of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on April 23, members of the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church and the Church Pension Fund (CPF) Board of Trustees will hold at least four consultations between the 80th and 81st General Conventions (2022 and 2024, respectively). These gatherings will address mutual policy concerns posed by changing demographics, changing understandings of church in society, and changing expectations of and for clergy—including current and retired lay employees of The Episcopal Church.
Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from the President of the House of Deputies
The following are the opening remarks of President of the House of Deputies Gay Clark Jennings at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, through April 23.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s opening remarks for Executive Council: April 20, 2022
The transcript of the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting through April 23. These remarks have been lightly edited for clarity.
Episcopal Church Archivist Mark Duffy retires after 30 years
After 30 years of service with The Episcopal Church, Mark Duffy, canonical archivist and director of the Archives, retired on March 31.
