The Episcopal Church is governed by a bicameral General Convention, which meets every three years, and by an Executive Council during interim years. The General Convention consists of the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies. The House of Bishops is composed of every bishop with jurisdiction (diocesan bishop), every bishop coadjutor, every suffragan…

Baptismal Covenant “Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 292). A mini catechism used at baptisms and on Easter and other special occasions, the Baptismal Covenant opens with a question-and-answer version of the statement of faith that is the Apostles’ Creed and adds…

Thanks to live webcasting and on-demand videos, people everywhere will be able to watch the worship, plenary sessions and selected workshops from the important Episcopal Church domestic and global mission conference, Everyone Everywhere 2011. The four-day Everyone Everywhere 2011 will be held October 13-16 at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO.  All…

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori: “Repentance and amendment of life are the answer” Focusing on the theme of Healing and Reconciliation, the Episcopal Church has prepared resources for congregations and individuals to understand the importance of the repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery. The resources, named Exposing the Doctrine of Discovery: A Call to Healing…

Registration is open for New Chapter: Your Church in God’s Unfolding Story, an Episcopal Church conference specifically for small churches, slated for December 1-3 in Williamsburg, VA. Part of the popular Start Up! Start Over! Conference series for small churches, New Chapter features keynote speakers, workshop sessions, and ample opportunities to share experiences while learning…

The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church will meet October 21-24 at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center in Salt Lake City, UT (Diocese of Utah). 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 phone access for media not able…

Bishop-Elect Budde ordination and consecration on November 12   The Governance of The Episcopal Church: This information is another in an ongoing series discussing the governance of The Episcopal Church. The Office of Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has notified the Diocese of Washington that Bishop-Elect Mariann Edgar Budde has received the required…

Bishop-Elect Barker ordination and consecration on October 8 The Governance of The Episcopal Church: This information is another in an ongoing series discussing the governance of The Episcopal Church. The Office of Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has notified the Diocese of Nebraska that Bishop-Elect Scott Barker has received the required majority of…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has accepted the gracious invitation of the Most Rev. Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, and Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, to visit and preach in September.  “I look forward to visiting the Province of Southern Africa, and spending enough time to learn…

[September 7, 2011] Videos, articles, interviews, sermons and social media remembrances and conversations are the offerings from the Episcopal Church marking the 10th Anniversary of September 11. “September 11 profoundly changed our country and our people,” noted Anne Rudig, director of communication. “While the anniversary is a sad moment to mark, it also opened windows…