The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church will meet October 15 – 18 at the Heldrich Conference Center in New Brunswick, NJ (Diocese of New Jersey). Media representatives wishing to attend the meeting must secure credentials. Contact Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer, at publicaffairs@episcopalchurch.org. This meeting marks the first gathering of the Executive Council…

There is still time to apply for the position of Executive Officer of General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Following a review by a search committee, the new Executive Officer will be appointed jointly by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, with the advice…

The Episcopal Church Economic Justice Loan Committee has awarded two loans totaling more than $600,000 to community development organizations to assist in affordable housing and small business development in areas that lack access to traditional lending. The Economic Justice Loan Committee granted $300,000 in loans to the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) of Sacramento, CA…

Now that the 77th General Convention has concluded, the work of the Church continues. There is still time to submit a nomination to the General Convention office for clergy and lay volunteers to serve on committees and commissions of the General Convention and committees of the Executive Council. All members of the Episcopal Church may…

A look at the astounding numbers from the Episcopal Church Media Hub, Facebook, Twitter, and Episcopal News Service illustrates not only the high level of interest in the recent General Convention, but also shows that viewers were engaging with the actions of General Convention, whether in Indianapolis or elsewhere.   Media Hub The Media Hub…

The following sermon was presented today at the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, meeting in Indianapolis IN through July 12.   SERMON – JULY 10, 2012 – Remembering Bartolomé de las Casas: Tireless Advocate for Justice (MT 10:26-31) – The Rev. Albert Cutié, Diocese of Southeast Florida In the name of God: Father,…

Now posted on the Finance pages of the Episcopal Church is the report Diocesan Commitments and Payments 2011 and 2012.  According to Episcopal Church Treasurer Kurt Barnes, this report is posted and maintained, with periodic updates, on the website. “The Episcopal Church as a whole is very grateful for the faithfulness of dioceses who honor…

Applications are being accepted for an innovative leadership and advocacy training initiative, the Eco-Justice Immersion Experience, a part of the Episcopal Leadership Institute for Young Adults, slated for August 25 – August 30 in Seattle, WA Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Offices of Economic and Environmental Affairs and Young Adult and Campus Ministries, this event…

Volunteer opportunities are still available at the Episcopal Church 77th General Convention, July 5 – 12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN (Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis). Patrick Haizel, General Convention volunteer coordinator, said that all are welcomed to help out. “We are still looking for people of all shapes and sizes; skills and…

“QR codes – In and Around Church” is the topic of the final Digital Formation webinar, slated for May 4 at 1 pm Eastern (noon Central, 11 Mountain, 10 Pacific). Pre-registration is required. To register for the free webinar: http://digitalformation.eventbrite.com A joint program of the General Theological Seminary (GTS) of the Episcopal Church and the…