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Bishop Christopher Epting, Deputy for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations of The Episcopal Church, has issued the following: Now that the full text of the Vatican's “Apostolic Constitution” dealing with certain former Anglicans who wish to become Roman Catholics has been released, it is clear that what is being touted by some as an 'ecumenical gesture'…

Note: this is the another in an ongoing series discussing the governance of The Episcopal Church. In a few days, the CCABs of GC will gather at a huge meeting in the Windy City. In regular, non-church language, that means that the Committees, Commissions, Agencies and Boards (CCABs) of General Convention (GC) of The Episcopal…

The results of the Strategic Planning survey indicate youth and young adults, evangelism and elements of congregational life are top on Episcopalian”s suggestions for the future. The results of the Strategic Planning survey were shared with Executive Council at the group”s recent meeting in Memphis, TN. Complete results from the Strategic Planning survey along with…

Since their unveiling, the Episcopal Life Weekly Bulletin Inserts have been a welcomed addition to congregations as an educational and informational tool. Now, after nearly three years, it”s time to hear firsthand from readers and users. A survey has been developed for feedback, ideas, suggestions and comments from those who use the Bulletin Inserts regularly…

Following deep budget cuts which caused personnel reductions and a re-focus of work operations, the staff of the Episcopal Church Center is gearing up for a new strategic model that is project-based and goal-oriented. The new structure, calling for a Department of Mission, five program-based Mission Teams and two specialized ministries, was presented to Executive…

Results of a recent survey indicated that 73% of respondents were either very satisfied or fairly satisfied with Episcopal Life Online (http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife/). With answers that were frank and honest, denoting a broad range of thoughts and interests, the 23-question survey focused on reader satisfaction and trends, and asked for suggestions on both content and design….

The following is from The Episcopal Church: We have received the Vatican”s statement and the joint statement signed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of Westminster. We are in dialogue with the Archbishop”s office and will, in the coming days, continue to explore the full implications of this in our ecumenical relations. The…

Within two days, President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson will be honored with two honorary degrees from two Episcopal seminaries. On October 13, Anderson will receive the honorary degree Doctor of Canon Law from The University of the South, Sewanee, TN. Two days later, on October 15, The General Theological Seminary in New…

Lifting the work of Vida Dutton Scudder, an 1800s Episcopalian union organizer, House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson asked in her sermon, “Do we want to be raised up as Church witnesses after the example of Vida Dutton Scudder? Do we want to stand firm in the power of the Gospel?” Anderson was the preacher…

Citing its history and honoring its presence as a home to many, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori joined the 200th anniversary celebration of St. Philip”s in Harlem, New York City, a landmark church. “This community is very clearly a center of connection and healing, dignity and grace, for those who have gathered here for a…

Lynette Wilson, staff writer for Episcopal Life, has been promoted to editor/writer of The Episcopal Church”s new quarterly publication, set to debut in 2010. The announcement was made by Anne Rudig, Director of the Church”s Office of Communication, and Linda Watt, Chief Operating Officer. “We are very pleased that Lynette will lead the creation of…