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Episcopal Poll Chaplains and Election Leadership Training
Clergy and lay chaplains interested in serving as a prayerful presence at the polls on Election Day are invited to register for a training webinar on Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 noon EST.
Episcopal Church joins with ecumenical partners in prayers for the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
The following is a letter to The Rt. Rev. Daniel Findikyan, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) from Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry. The letter was sent via email in response to recent violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Episcopal Church joins with ecumenical partners, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ, the National Council of Churches (NCC), the World Council of Churches (WCC), and others, in prayers for a peaceful end to the conflict.
Episcopal Church Executive Council: opening remarks from the Presiding Bishop
The following is a transcript of the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, currently meeting virtually through October 12.
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, currently meeting virtually through October 12.
Data from 2019 Parochial Reports Now Available
The Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, executive officer of the General Convention, has announced that the data from the 2019 Parochial Reports has been compiled and is available through a number of reports, in English and Spanish.
General Convention Task Force invites Episcopalians to participate in survey “Social Justice and the Episcopal Church: A Call for Stories”
The Task Force on Theology of Social Justice Advocacy invites Episcopalians to participate in a survey, “Social Justice and the Episcopal Church: A Call for Stories”.
Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet virtually October 9-12, 2020
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene as a virtual meeting October 9-12, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure the health and safety of all involved.
Title IV Hearing Panel Issues Decision in Disciplinary Matter Involving The Rt. Rev. William H. Love
On the evening of October 2, the Title IV Hearing Panel handling the disciplinary matter involving the Right Reverend William H. Love, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany, notified Bishop Love that it had reached a decision in the matter.
The Episcopal Church and the 2020 U.S. Elections: An Overview of Resources
The Office of Government Relations has created a comprehensive suite of resources for advocacy, the U.S. Election, and 2020 Census engagement. Central to election engagement are the “Vote Faithfully” resources built up over the course of several election cycles and in coalition with ecumenical partners. These resources are designed for use year-round, emphasizing messaging that is non-partisan and informed.
Presiding Bishop calls for prayer for President and First Lady
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has issued the following statement:
