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The General Convention Office Launches Online Tool: Mapping Demographics and Parochial Report Data

January 17, 2020

Anglican-Roman Catholic Theological Consultation in the United States of America (ARCUSA) issues communiqué

January 14, 2020

The 81st meeting of the Anglican-Roman Catholic Theological Consultation in the United States of America (ARCUSA) met at the Nicholas Center in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago from December 16-18, 2019, hosted by the Episcopal Church’s Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations. A central focus of this meeting was reconciliation in biblical, liturgical, ecclesiastical, sacramental, social, and […]

Application process open for Episcopal Church Constable Fund Grants

January 13, 2020

Statement of The Episcopal Church on Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Decision to Reject Refugee Resettlement

January 11, 2020

The Episcopal Church condemns Gov. Abbott’s decision to reject refugee resettlement in 2020. Texas has long served as a strong partner in the work of welcoming some of the most vulnerable individuals in the world to peace, safety, and a bright future. Texas Episcopalians have also given generously of their time, talents, and treasure to […]

Updated Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs now available

January 10, 2020

The Episcopal Church Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, N. Kurt Barnes, is pleased to announce the online publication of the latest version of the Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs.  The Canons of The Episcopal Church set forth the general responsibility and accountability for the stewardship of the Church’s money and property. Title I, […]

Episcopal delegates named for March 2020 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

January 9, 2020

Applications accepted for 2020-2021 Conant Grants

January 9, 2020

Applications are now accepted for Conant Grants from the Episcopal Church for the 2020-2021 academic year. Conant Grant funds are provided for the improvement of seminary-based theological education. Specifically, the grants are directed for the support of research, writing and course development undertaken by faculty members at the recognized Episcopal seminaries in the United States. […]

EYE20 Registration now open for diocesan delegations

January 8, 2020

Blessed Absalom Jones offering to assist Episcopal Historically Black Colleges and University

January 6, 2020

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites Episcopalians to deepen their participation in Christ’s ministry of reconciliation by dedicating offerings at observances of the Feast of Absalom Jones to support the two remaining Episcopal Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs): St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh, NC, and Voorhees College in Denmark, SC. St. Augustine’s and Voorhees provide […]

The Episcopal Church Seeks information on formation resources and practices

January 6, 2020
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