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MEDIA ADVISORY: Episcopal Church bishops to meet Dec. 4

December 2, 2024

Bishops of The Episcopal Church will hold a hybrid gathering Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During the gathering, bishops will provide input to Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe about his initiative to realign the church’s structures and mission strategy to support ministry in dioceses.

Applications open for seminary faculty to apply for 2025-2026 Conant Grants

November 21, 2024

The Episcopal Church announces the opening of applications for Conant Grants for the 2025-2026 academic year. The deadline to apply online is Monday, Jan. 6.

Episcopal Church delegation advocates for creation care at COP29

November 13, 2024

A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council

November 11, 2024

Episcopal Church 2023 Parochial Report data now available

November 8, 2024

The Episcopal Church’s newly released 2023 Parochial Report indicates a slowing of congregational closures and a recovery of average Sunday attendance after declines during the COVID-19 pandemic. And while overall membership during the past decade has steadily dropped, the year-to-year rate appears to be stabilizing.

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

November 7, 2024

Following is a lightly edited transcript of opening remarks by House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting Nov. 7-9 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

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

November 7, 2024

Following is a lightly edited transcript of opening remarks by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting Nov. 7-9 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the U.S. presidential election

November 6, 2024

Seeking Episcopal young adult input in ‘Toward a New Generation of Leaders’ survey

November 5, 2024

The Episcopal Church’s Department of Faith Formation is seeking survey participants ages 18-32 as part of a three-year, partially grant-funded project to identify the gifts and challenges of Gen Z ministry within the church and enhance program development. The survey—available online here—is open until Dec. 2.

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe shares staff updates in letter to church leaders

November 4, 2024

The following letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe was sent earlier today to leaders throughout The Episcopal Church.

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