Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has announced appointments to the House of Bishops Committees for the 2013-2015 triennium as well as the bishop appointments to the General Convention Joint Committees and Standing Commissions. Appointed by the Presiding Bishop are: Court of Review for Trial of a Bishop:  Bishops Scott Barker of Nebraska, Frank…

The results of the Strategic Planning survey indicate youth and young adults, evangelism and elements of congregational life are top on Episcopalian”s suggestions for the future. The results of the Strategic Planning survey were shared with Executive Council at the group”s recent meeting in Memphis, TN. Complete results from the Strategic Planning survey along with…

The following is A Communique issued by Primates and Bishops of Africa and The Episcopal Church on a recent groundbreaking meeting.     A Communique: Transformation through Friendship   October 8-10, 2014 The General Theological Seminary, New York City   We speak as six Primates representing Burundi, Central Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, West Africa, and…

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…

United Thank Offering Started by women in 1883, the United Thank Offering has become one of The Episcopal Church’s most enduring and impactful ministries, raising more than $146 million to fund some 5,500 projects worldwide, from water-filtration systems in Louisiana to prison support outreach in Ghana.  The funds come from the United Thank Offering’s yearly Ingathering,…

A spiritual discipline of Christian stewardship in which an individual offers a portion of their income to the church, traditionally one-tenth, as a grateful response to God’s love.

“What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear this Gospel? Do you wonder if you are one of the rich people whose wealth will make it next to impossible to get into heaven? Have you ever heard this Gospel used in stewardship campaigns in which the prescribed fix or remedy for…

The Episcopal Church Executive Council is accepting nominations for a clergy member to fill an unexpired term that became vacant when the Ven. J. Stannard Baker died on June 23.

“How much should I give to the Church?” This is the dilemma faced by most Episcopalians each year around this time as they consider their pledge and annual giving to the work of the church. As a Sunday bulletin insert from the Ecumenical Stewardship Center explains the issue, “People are often asked to give the…

The on-demand video is now available for the groundbreaking forum initiated by the Episcopal Church, The Intersection of Poverty and the Environment at www.episcopalchurch.org/intersection During the two-hour presentation originating from the Cathedral of St. Mark’s in Salt Lake City, UT, experts from religious, political and community-organizing areas examined the impact of Can Sustainability Initiatives Lift…