A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council
The message below is a letter from the members of The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council following its Feb. 17-19 meeting.
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Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris
Following is a lightly edited transcript of opening remarks by House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting Nov. 7-9 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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The Rev. Jo Ann Lagman named Episcopal Church missioner for Asiamerica ministries
The Rev. Jo Ann Jaén Lagman of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago has been named Asiamerica missioner for The Episcopal Church. A family medicine physician by training, she serves as rector of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Aurora, Illinois.
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United Thank Offering: Over $1M awarded for projects welcoming ‘the stranger’
The Episcopal Church Executive Council approved more than $1 million in United Thank Offering grants supporting 20 innovative mission and ministry projects during its April meeting.
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Toward GC81: Official Youth Presence members selected from each province
Eighteen young people from every province in The Episcopal Church will serve as the Official Youth Presence for the 81st General Convention, meeting June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. The group gathered in Louisville from Feb. 16-19 for orientation and training.
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Update regarding DFMS staff travel and sponsored meetings during the coronavirus pandemic
A letter from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to the Church. Please share widely. Dear Friends in Christ, The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect much of our individual and corporate lives, posing a threat to the health of so many. At this time, as states and countries consider or begin to re-open, it is important for…
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The Episcopal Church Responds to the Opioid Epidemic – Members invited to participate in survey
The Task Force to Respond to the Opioid Epidemic, created by legislation at the 79th General Convention, is seeking input from lay and ordained leaders throughout the church about the local response to the opioid epidemic through the short survey linked in English here, in Spanish here, and in French here.
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There is still time to apply for Manager for Language Services for the Episcopal Church
There is still time to apply for the Episcopal Church position of Manager for Language Services, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. In this full-time position, the Manager for Language Services will manage all aspects of translation and interpretation activities for the Episcopal Church, including items needed from the Presiding Bishop’s Office, General Convention…
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Venezuela Episcopalians ask for solidarity after US deposed South American president (Episcopal News Service)
As Venezuelans face continued uncertainty after the U.S. military last weekend removed President Nicolás Maduro from office, church leaders have been communicating with Episcopalians in the Caracas-based Diocese of Venezuela to address their immediate and long-term needs.
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We Have Always Been Here – Trans People Are Part of God’s Plan | Week 2
Gender Justice JAM, Week 2 Heron Greenesmith from the Transgender Law Center and Aaron Scott, gender justice staff officer for The Episcopal Church, discuss the topic, “We Have Always Been Here – Trans People Are Part of God’s Plan”. Episcopalians and others gathered in a 12-week virtual education and formation series designed to inform and…
