In a special Veterans Day video message, Bishop Jay Magness, Episcopal Church Bishop for Federal Ministries, honors women in the military and calls for recognition of their commitment, service and sacrifice. This Veterans Day, Bishop Magness said, “I want to salute and honor the most often unseen members of our service and veteran community –…

Applications are now being accepted for a full-time position, Co-Sponsorship and Church Relations Program Manager with Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), on the staff of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS). In addition, other full-time positions previously posted are still actively accepting applications. The work of these positions reflects the priorities of Episcopal Church General…

Two new Lifelong Christian Formation resources focusing on older adults and faith formation in the Black context are now available for congregational use, in adult forums, study groups, educational seminars, and discussion gatherings. “Aging is Changing” and  “Stories of Transformation: Worship, Witness & Work in the Black Community” are available at no cost on the…

Applications for 2012 Jubilee Ministry grants are now being accepted in two categories: diocesan initiatives and health and nutrition. Jubilee Ministries are congregations or agencies with connections to the Episcopal Church whose mission work affect the lives of those in need, addressing basic human needs and justice issues. Grants to Jubilee ministries are awarded annually….

Based on the weather reports, critical notices from government agencies, and strong advice of emergency officials, the Episcopal Church Center at 815 Second Ave. in New York City, NY as well as the Office of Government Relations  and Office of Federal Ministries, both in Washington, DC, will remain closed on Tuesday, October 30 because of…

The Episcopal Church Center at 815 Second Ave. in New York City, NY will be closed on Monday, October 29 because of Hurricane Sandy’s potentially devastating effects on lives and property.  “Hurricane Sandy is a huge storm that will affect the greater New York area, including New Jersey and Connecticut, with closings of public transportation…

The Disciplinary Board for Bishops has advised Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori that the majority of the 18-member panel has determined that Bishop Mark Lawrence of the Diocese of South Carolina has abandoned the Episcopal Church “by an open renunciation of the Discipline of the Church.” Following complaints of 12 adult members and two priests…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings have released the following statement concerning the special task force for church structural reform.   “We are offering an update on the selection of the members of the special task force on structural reform.  We wish…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori presented her opening remarks to the Executive Council at its first meeting of the triennium. The following is the text of the Presiding Bishop’s remarks:   Executive Council October 15, 2012 Opening remarks   The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop and Primate   I want to…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has delivered the following sermon at Eucharist at the Executive Council meeting on the opening day of its four-day meeting, the first of this triennium.   The following is the Presiding Bishop’s sermon:     Teresa of Avila 15 October 2012 Executive Council   The Most Rev. Katharine…