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House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris’ remarks on full communion agreement with Church of Sweden
House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris delivered the following remarks Nov. 22, 2023, at the closing Eucharist of the Church of Sweden’s General Synod at Uppsala Cathedral. Ayala Harris led an Episcopal delegation affirming a full communion agreement between the two churches. Learn more. Walking Together Toward Justice and Peace Dear Friends in Christ: This…
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House of Deputies president visits Church of Sweden in affirmation of full communion agreement
House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris led a delegation of Episcopal leaders on a trip to Sweden last week to attend the Church of Sweden’s General Synod and affirm the recently finalized full communion agreement between the two churches.
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North American, Holy Land heads of churches meet in solidarity, prayer (Living Lutheran, Nov. 2023)
On Nov. 16, the North American heads of Churches Beyond Borders met online with their Lutheran and Episcopal counterparts in the Holy Land for a time of solidarity and prayer.
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Episcopal Armed Forces and Federal Ministries offers educational resources in ‘Just War Project’
A multiyear collaboration among academic experts and Episcopal leaders and chaplains culminated this spring in a project that explores just war theology and curates resources for both military chaplains and the public. Funded by a Constable Grant and called for in a 2015 General Convention resolution, the Military Chaplains Just War Education Project seeks to “advance the study…
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UN anti-violence campaign inspires Churches Beyond Borders 2021 devotional
Coinciding with Advent, this year’s devotions by the four Churches Beyond Borders are also timed with and inspired by the United Nations’ annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. For the first time, the annual compilation from The Episcopal Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Anglican Church of Canada, and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada will include devotions written by laity…
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Churches Beyond Borders calls for education, solidarity around Doctrine of Discovery
Churches Beyond Borders—comprising The Episcopal Church, Anglican Church of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada—is calling for a day of commemoration, truth and healing on Sept. 30 in solidarity with Indigenous people and other marginalized communities. The coalition released a statement today titled “Telling and Teaching the Truth: The Church’s Obligation to…
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Episcopal Church, Philippine Independent Church to celebrate 60th anniversary of full communion
Events include Sept. 15 webinar, October service of thanksgiving and prayer Celebrating six decades of commitment as full communion partners, The Episcopal Church and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente—also known as the Philippine Independent Church—will host a webinar Sept. 15 featuring multiple church leaders. The celebration will continue in October with a service of thanksgiving and…
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Episcopalians, Moravians celebrate 10th anniversary of communion, renew commitment to antiracism
The Episcopal Church celebrated the 10th anniversary of its agreement of full communion with the Northern and Southern provinces of the Moravian Church in America at a virtual ceremony on Feb. 10, featuring remarks from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, House of Deputies President the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings and Moravian leaders, in addition to music and prayers…
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Episcopal Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Church of Sweden (Lutheran) renew commitment to ‘join in the care of creation’
On September 24, following an interfaith event in New York, New York, to address climate change, The Episcopal Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the Church of Sweden (Lutheran) issued a statement outlining the churches’ “call to join in the care of creation.” This joint statement, signed by Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop…
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