Episcopal Church’s ‘Camino Project’ moves forward with resource testing, new manager

The Episcopal Church’s new “Camino Project”—awarded a $1.25 million grant last year from the Lilly Endowment Inc.—is moving forward with input from initial project members and a new program manager as it develops faith-formation resources for culturally diverse family structures and congregations.

Episcopal Church Young Adult and Campus Ministry grants now available

Applications are open for 2025-26 Episcopal Church Young Adult and Campus Ministry grants, which provide funding for dioceses, congregations, community and tribal colleges, and university campuses that engage with young adults on and off campus.

United Thank Offering invites 2025 annual grant applicants

Offering a new review process to help applicants, the United Thank Offering Board announces the opening of its 2025 annual grants process, with a focus on projects that address water issues. Applications are due by 5 p.m. ET Jan. 10 for initial review; changes can then be made to reviewed applications before final submission by 5 p.m. Feb. 7.

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Resources available to celebrate investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe

The planning committee for the investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe has released a batch of resources to aid Episcopalians in hosting local watch parties during the churchwide virtual event at 11 a.m. ET on Nov. 2. The service will be livestreamed on the event webpage as well as The Episcopal Church’s Facebook page.

Episcopal Migration Ministries awards Rainbow Asylum Ministry grants

Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), the refugee resettlement and migration ministry of The Episcopal Church, announces the awarding of Rainbow Asylum Ministry grants, designed to bolster programs dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. The $3,000 grants are funded with support from the United Thank Offering. The congregations and communities selected to receive the grants are participants […]

The Rev. Jo Ann Lagman named Episcopal Church missioner for Asiamerica ministries

The Rev. Jo Ann Jaén Lagman of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago has been named Asiamerica missioner for The Episcopal Church. A family medicine physician by training, she serves as rector of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Aurora, Illinois.

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry urges action in letter to President Biden regarding conflict in Gaza

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry sent a letter to President Joe Biden today urging ceasefire and other actions as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the U.S. In addition to mentioning recent attacks against al Ahli Arab Hospital, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, the letter highlights four resolutions (D007, D009, D012, and D056) passed by the 81st General Convention related to Israel and Palestine.

Save the date for Presiding Bishop-elect Rowe’s investiture service

As announced at the close of the 81st General Convention, the investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe will be a simpler, scaled-down event this fall with a view toward reducing carbon footprint and increasing virtual engagement and participation.

Applications open for Episcopal Church interim bodies

The Episcopal Church has opened applications for appointments to various interim bodies created by General Convention. These committees, commissions, and task forces are essential in carrying out the church’s work between conventions and addressing key priorities for the 2025-2027 triennium.