The Rev. Dr. Bradley S. Hauff has been named the Episcopal Church Missioner for Indigenous Ministries, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. As Missioner for Indigenous Ministries, Hauff will be responsible for enabling and empowering Indigenous peoples and their respective communities within the Episcopal Church. His primary focus will be leadership development, education and…

Authors and publishers are invited to share news about their religious and theological books and publications in the newest section to be launched on the Episcopal Digital Network, the Featured Books section. The Episcopal Digital Network is an ad-supported media network that delivers news, information and resources to church leaders, members and general audiences through…

In consultation with Presiding Bishop-Elect Michael B. Curry, Bishop Stacy F. Sauls, Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer, has announced two senior staff appointments at the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society that will become effective November 1 when Bishop Curry begins his term as Presiding Bishop and Primate. The two staff positions – Canon to the…

In anticipation of the G20 agricultural meeting this week in Paris, France, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori urged US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to consider “the needs of people in developing countries most affected by food insecurity.” “I am mindful of the budget shortfalls presently faced by the United States and most…

Samuel McDonald, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Director of Mission for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, announced that applications are currently being accepted for the 2015 awards for Indigenous Theological Training. The awards are available to diocesan and churchwide organizations for lay and ordained members of The Episcopal Church. “These grants are crucial to…

Bishop Stacy F. Sauls, Chief Operating Officer, announced that applications are now being accepted for the Director of Development on the staff of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. The Development Office is the major gifts ministry of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. As such, it identifies, cultivates, and solicits major donors to support…

With a focus on strengthening and enhancing the services and resources to The Episcopal Church, Bishop Stacy F. Sauls, Chief Operating Officer, has announced the creation of a new Department of Public Engagement and Mission Communication intended to enhance the role of communication in furthering the mission of The Episcopal Church. “We are creating a…

The Episcopal Church House of Deputies Committee on the State of the Church has issued a statement following the conclusion of its work for the triennium: The House of Deputies State of the Church Committee (SOTC) has concluded its work for the triennium. The report, submitted as part of the Blue Book, is available here…