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A Call to Discipleship

June 3, 2019

An Invitation from Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry, The Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archbishop and Primate Fred Hiltz, Anglican Church of Canada National Bishop Susan C. Johnson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada   What is the Arusha Call? Together with all 319 members of the World Council […]

The Way of Love: with Bishop Michael Curry New podcast coming June 2019

May 31, 2019

“The way of Jesus is the Way of Love. And the Way of Love can change the world,” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says in his new podcast, The Way of Love: with Bishop Michael Curry, which launches on Pentecost [June 9]. These weekly conversations, featuring Bishop Curry along with podcast hosts Kyle Oliver and Sandy […]

Application process now open for Episcopal Church Constable Fund Grants

May 30, 2019

Traveling the Way of Love Episode 3: Worship

May 29, 2019

Traveling the Way of Love, Episode 3: Worship, the latest installment of a new video series from The Episcopal Church Office of Communication, is now available for viewing on The Episcopal Church website (click on Worship). Hosted by Chris Sikkema, the Office of Communication’s manager for special projects, Traveling the Way of Love shares stories […]

Sacred Ground race dialogue series informational webinar June 11, 2019

May 29, 2019

Individuals or groups interested in learning more about Sacred Ground: a film-based dialogue series on race and faith are invited to an introductory webinar hosted by Katrina Browne, Sacred Ground curriculum developer, and producer/director of the acclaimed documentary Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North, and the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, canon to […]

Location, Planning Team Named for 2020 Episcopal Youth Event

May 20, 2019

Information from the Office of Government Relations: Summary of General Convention Policy on Abortion and Women’s Reproductive Health

May 17, 2019

In response to questions related to The Episcopal Church’s position on abortion, the Office of Government Relations offers this summary of General Convention Policy on Abortion and Women’s Reproductive Health. Additional information, including the text of the official policies and statements of the General Convention and Executive Council of The Episcopal Church may be found […]

Episcopal News Service reporter/assistant editor

May 16, 2019

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Episcopal News Service (ENS) reporter/assistant editor, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. ENS offers in-depth reporting and analysis of local, regional, national and international news for Episcopalians and others interested in the church’s mission and ministry. Providing written and multimedia coverage, ENS is the […]

Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet in Maryland, June 10-13, 2019

May 10, 2019

Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal News Service’s senior editor and reporter, to retire June 30.

May 9, 2019

The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal News Service’s senior editor and reporter, has announced to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and other colleagues her intention to retire July 1. She joined the Presiding Bishop’s staff in September 2005. “It has been a privilege to be one of The Episcopal Church’s storytellers for the past nearly 14 […]

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