Public Affairs

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the full-time position of Domestic & Environmental Policy Advisor, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. As part of the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations based in Washington DC, the Domestic & Environmental Policy Advisor focuses on environmental policy and U.S. domestic policy. The Advisor represents the…

The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church will meet June 9 – 11 at the Condado Plaza Hilton Hotel in San Juan Puerto Rico (Diocese of Puerto Rico). Media representatives wishing to attend the meeting must secure credentials. Contact Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer, at publicaffairs@episcopalchurch.org. A media conference with access for media not…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry has named Bishop Todd Ousley of Eastern Michigan as Bishop for the Office of Pastoral Development, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. “Bishop Ousley is an experienced bishop with a depth of pastoral and leadership skills,” Presiding Bishop Curry said. “I am very thankful to…

Episcopal News Service has announced changes to its editorial and production teams. Matthew Davies has transitioned into the role of advertising and web manager for the Episcopal Digital Network, which includes Episcopal News Service (ENS); Lynette Wilson has been named the news service’s managing editor; the Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg’s title has changed to senior…

Raphaelle Sondak has been named the Episcopal Church Director of Human Resources, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. “I was very impressed with Raphaelle’s background in employee relations and leadership development,” noted the Rev. Deacon Geoffrey Smith, Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer. “I’m excited at the prospect of collaborating with her as we develop…

The Rev. Leslie Nunez Steffensen has been named the Canon to the Episcopal Church Bishop Suffragan for the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. In this full-time position, Steffensen works with Bishop Carl Wright, Bishop Suffragan for the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries and among her duties are the…

The Rev. Melanie Mullen of Richmond, VA has been named the Episcopal Church Director of Reconciliation, Justice and Creation Care, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. In this new full-time position, Mullen will lead the church’s work on domestic poverty and Jubilee Ministries, and shepherd the work of Episcopal Church staff in relation to…

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Director of Human Resources, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. The Director of Human Resources position is based at the Episcopal Church Center in New York City and is a full-time position. The Director of Human Resources reports to the Chief Operating Officer and…

The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the position of Chief Legal Officer, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. A new full-time position, the Chief Legal Officer is based at the Episcopal Church Center in New York City. The Chief Legal Officer will be responsible for assuring the reliable and timely provision of high…

The Rev. Canon Bruce W. Woodcock has been named Episcopal Church Partnership Officer for Asia and the Pacific, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. In his position as the Partnership Officer for Asia and the Pacific, Woodcock will be responsible for nurturing Episcopal Church relationships with Anglican Communion partners in the region and working…

The Rev. Dr. Bradley S. Hauff has been named the Episcopal Church Missioner for Indigenous Ministries, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. As Missioner for Indigenous Ministries, Hauff will be responsible for enabling and empowering Indigenous peoples and their respective communities within the Episcopal Church. His primary focus will be leadership development, education and…