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Episcopal Church welcomes Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe in virtual churchwide ceremony
Episcopalians around the world and in various time zones gathered to welcome the Most Rev. Sean Rowe as the church’s 28th presiding bishop in a first-of-its-kind virtual investiture service, livestreamed Nov. 2 from the Chapel of Christ the Lord at The Episcopal Church Center in New York City.
Sermon at investiture of the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church
Following is a transcript of a sermon delivered by the Most Rev. Sean Rowe during the Nov. 2, 2024, service of Holy Eucharist and Investiture for the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church.
MEDIA ADVISORY: What to know for the investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe
The Office of Public Affairs invites media to be aware of the following details regarding the Nov. 2 investiture service of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe.
What is your next faithful step? The Episcopal Church’s Young Adult Service Corps invites 2025 applicants
Seeking Episcopalians ages 21 to 35 interested in international mission engagement, the church’s Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) is accepting applications for 2025 placements. The deadline to apply online is Jan. 31.
Episcopal Church leaders respond to President Biden’s apology for Indigenous boarding schools
In response to President Biden’s apology for the U.S. government’s role in forcing Indigenous children into assimilationist boarding schools for more than 150 years, Indigenous Episcopal leaders, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, and House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris offer the following statement.
What to know for the investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe
As Episcopal congregations and dioceses across the church plan local watch parties to celebrate the Nov. 2 investiture service of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe, all are invited to tune in to the event webpage for the livestream link.
Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet in October and November
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will attend online orientation sessions Oct. 22 and 31 and convene in person Nov. 7-9 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. All are welcome to watch livestreams of the orientation and plenary sessions.
Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet Oct. 22 and 31, Nov. 7-9
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will attend online orientation sessions Oct. 22 and 31 and convene in person Nov. 7-9 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The November meeting will be the council’s first official gathering chaired by new Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, who takes office Nov. 1.
Ministry restricted for former bishop of California
On Oct. 9, the Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves, acting in her role as presiding bishop-designate in Title IV matters involving bishops, issued a restriction on the ministry of the Rt. Rev. Marc Andrus, bishop resigned of the Episcopal Diocese of California.
Applications open for 2024 Episcopal Evangelism grants
Episcopal institutions are invited to apply for evangelism grants to support local and regional efforts to grow Episcopal ministries, resources, and gatherings—and to energize the church to share and celebrate the Good News of Jesus Christ. The application deadline is Oct. 28.
