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By: Eulogio Quito On behalf of the Central Diocese of the Episcopal Church of Ecuador and my indigenous brothers of the Andes, I greet you with brotherhood, peace, love, and blessings. The Aztec poet Chilan Balan described in the following passage what happened in our ABYA YALA as a result of the conquest: “They plucked…

Episcopalians everywhere invited to add their voicesto the Lament Over the Doctrine of Discovery Special event at General Convention is July 10                         A prayerful gathering, in a Sacred Circle,                                      with readings, stories, prayers, songs, reflection,                                     giving and receiving;                               In acknowledgment of and response to the tragic consequences                                     of the Doctrine of Discovery;                         To encourage communal awareness and…

Since early this year a working group of clergy and lay people have been working on a four part series in direct response to resolution D035, passed by the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in 2009. The resolution repudiated and renounced the Doctrine of Discovery (DOD), a set of legal and ecclesiastical documents and…

When I give workshops, I stress that advocacy is a very broad term. It is often more than contacting our elected officials. Advocating for justice can mean educating yourself and others about an issue; it can mean changing your mind and the minds of others; it can mean changing your actions and encouraging change in…

It is said that we measure what we value. Through the Racial Justice Audit of Episcopal Leadership, we have surveyed and interviewed more than 1,300 members of the church’s key leadership bodies about their experiences of racism, racial identity, and power in the life of our church. Conducted by The Mission Institute in partnership with The Episcopal…

In January 2017, a group of 23 pilgrims including the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, his brother and sister bishops, as well as Episcopal Relief & Development leaders, supporters and several staff members, participated in a Truth and Reconciliation Pilgrimage to Ghana. Pilgrims prayed and reflected at several sites critical to the trans-Atlantic slave trade,…

By Joe McDaniel Jr. The Episcopal Church, like many other religious institutions, recognizes the importance of celebrating Black History Month. This monthlong observance provides an opportunity for The Episcopal Church (the “church”) to acknowledge and honor the significant contributions made by people of African descent to the church and society as a whole. There are…

The Episcopal Diocese of the Virgin Islands, in partnership with The Episcopal Church (TEC) through the Office of African Descent Ministries, has embarked on a collaborative program to provide supply clergy support to some of its parishes and missions in the Virgin Islands. There are seven congregations in the program that are located on four islands….

In this one-hour webinar from 6/11/19, Canon Stephanie Spellers and Katrina Browne share the “why and how” of the Sacred Ground series. Ms. Browne also walks participants through the curriculum and resources, including the password-protected pages. Most all of the content is still pertinent, but some small details are no longer accurate. Please refer to…

By Jennifer Enriquez Kids everywhere are returning to school, and as parents we hope that they get the education they need to help them succeed in life. Everyone agrees math and science are important, but what else? There is debate in the secular world about what that education looks like. Which subjects are appropriate for…

Nearly all religious orders and communities offer ways for you to participate in their life and ministry. Communities welcome your support as a way of connecting with the wider church, and they have a lot to offer. Sometimes called “the best kept secret in the church” these communities are resources that can enrich the spiritual…