Eds. note – this report contains Episcopal Church and General Convention lingo and terms. Check the websites listed at the end for full explanations. In addition to breaking previous records for coverage, interest in the activities and decisions of The Episcopal Church General Convention 2009 (GC09) reached an all-time high, and here are the numbers…

A choral evensong featuring the world famous Rejoice in the Lamb presented by the Choir of Men and Boys of Grace Episcopal Church in New York City is now available as part of the ongoing multimedia offerings produced by the Office of Communication: www.episcopalchurch.org The hour-long program of Benjamin Britten”s music was taped at Grace”s…

The Episcopal Church Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministries is accepting proposals from dioceses, parishes or college/university campuses for grants to assist in the start-up of new campus ministries or the re-start of dormant campus ministries. A total of $300,000 is available through 2012 to focus on campus ministries in higher education institutions. Deadline…

Registration is now open for one of the most popular events in the Episcopal Church calendar – the Episcopal Youth Event 2011 (EYE 2011). Drawing hundreds of youth from throughout the Episcopal Church, EYE 2011 will be held June 22-26 at Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota. EYE 2011 is geared for youth in grades 9-12…

In his sermon at the February 10 festive service of full communion between the Episcopal Church and the Northern and Southern Provinces of the Moravian Church in North America, Bishop Steven Miller of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee addressed the meaning of this relationship, and its possibilities for the future. “We know that the strength…

In an innovative move of sharing resources, The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) have jointly named Sarah Kristin Dreier as Legislative Representative for International Issues for both denominations.“The appointment of Sarah Dreier to jointly serve the advocacy offices of the Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America marks…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preached at the opening Eucharist of the House of Bishops, meeting at the Kanuga Conference Center in North Carolina from March 25 to March 30.  The following is the Presiding Bishop’s sermon at the opening Eucharist on Friday, March 25.   Annunciation 25 March 2011 House of Bishops…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has accepted the gracious invitations to speak and participate at three events in the United Kingdom. USPG Annual Conference Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori will speak at the USPG: Anglicans in World Mission Annual Conference in Derbyshire on Wednesday, June 9, addressing the conference theme, Witness to Christ Today….

Bishop Christopher Epting, Deputy for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations of The Episcopal Church, has issued the following: Now that the full text of the Vatican's “Apostolic Constitution” dealing with certain former Anglicans who wish to become Roman Catholics has been released, it is clear that what is being touted by some as an 'ecumenical gesture'…

This Easter, consider giving your loved ones a gift that lasts, rather than a bunny that melts. “Easter is one of our holidays that inspires generosity and giving,” explained the Rev. Susan McCone, director of the Episcopal Church's Mission Funding. “In this Easter season, when all things old become new and renewed, a gift to…