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Episcopal Church Statement on U.S. Intervention in Venezuela
Jan 3, 2026Oct 5, 2026

The people of The Episcopal Church offer prayers for our beloved siblings in Christ in the Episcopal Diocese of Venezuela, and for people across the region following this morning’s U.S. military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro.  Episcopalians in Venezuela carry out vital ministries in increasingly challenging conditions, and we fear for their well-being and their church community if these military interventions, and any form of U.S….

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Christmas message from Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe
Dec 23, 2025Jul 7, 2026

Dear people of God in The Episcopal Church, if you imagine yourself as a character in the Gospel Nativity readings, you’ll soon realize that the first Christmas was not about staying home by a warm hearth with chestnuts roasting and stockings hanging. Everyone in these passages is on the move, mostly without warning and against their will. Joseph and Mary are summoned from Nazareth to Bethlehem for a census. Shepherds, at the behest of an angel, leave their sheep in the fields to see what all the fuss is about. And the three Magi, my favorites, are just sitting there minding their own kingdoms when a star intrudes on their lives and leads them on an unplanned and uncomfortable trip far away from home.

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Applications open for 2026-2027 Episcopal service year for young adults
Dec 16, 2025

As The Episcopal Church continues to expand its mission service opportunities for young leaders, applications are open for those ages 21-35 interested in a transformative outreach experience during 2026-2027. The priority deadline for U.S-based placements is Jan. 16.

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East Tennessee-Tanzania partnership a ‘transformative experience’ for both dioceses (Episcopal News Service)
Dec 15, 2025Jul 2, 2026

When East Tennessee Episcopalians travel to Kondoa, they visit St. Peter and St. Paul’s Preschool and Primary School, which enrolls about 300 students. East Tennessee sends money annually to help cover tuition – $400 per student a year.

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Nominations to fill Executive Council vacancy accepted till Jan. 15
Dec 9, 2025

The Episcopal Church Executive Council is accepting nominations for a lay member to fill an unexpired term that became vacant when Sandra Teresa Montes Vela, who was elected at the 2022 General Convention, resigned from the council on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota receives consents for Bishop-elect Shay Craig
Dec 8, 2025

The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota for its Oct. 25 election of the Very Rev. Shay Craig as bishop. Her consecration and ordination service is scheduled for March 14.

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Executive Council to meet Dec. 11 to vote on 2026 budget
Dec 4, 2025

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene an online special meeting at 1 p.m. ET Dec. 11 to review and approve the 2026 churchwide budget. Those wishing to watch via livestream may do so on the General Convention Office’s YouTube channel.

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Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin receives consents for Bishop-elect Gregory Kimura
Dec 3, 2025

The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin for its Oct. 18 election of the Rev. Gregory Kimura as bishop. His consecration and ordination service is scheduled for April 18.

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Preaching Christmas Day
Nov 25, 2025Sep 27, 2026

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Christmas Day. The texts covered are Luke 2:1-20 and John 1:1-14. Our exceptional guests this week are: Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s interim officer for Indigenous Ministries. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity. Resources Mentioned Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes:…

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Scott MacDougall named director for theological resources for The Episcopal Church
Nov 24, 2025

Theologian Scott MacDougall has been named director for theological resources for The Episcopal Church, a new position designed to support Church Center staff and collaborate with church leadership planning teams.

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Preaching Advent 4 (A)
Nov 20, 2025Sep 27, 2026

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Advent 4 (A). The texts covered are Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 1:1-7, Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18. Our thoughtful guests this week are: Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s interim officer for Indigenous Ministries. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity.

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Walking Through Grief
Nov 13, 2025Jun 22, 2026

Description:Grief touches every life—and every ministry. In this conversation, Bishop Ann Ritonia and the Rev. Janine Driscoll, who holds a doctorate in counseling psychology, reflect on how loss shapes the human spirit, from the battlefield to the bedside. They unpack the difference between healthy grief and complicated grief, and explore how ritual, memory, and faith can lead us toward…

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