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Episcopalians invited to commemorate 50 years of ‘full and equal claim’ for LGBTQ+ people
At the 65th General Convention in 1976 in Minneapolis, The Episcopal Church adopted a resolution affirming that homosexual people are children of God with a full and equal claim upon the church’s love, acceptance, and pastoral concern and care.
United Thank Offering awards nearly $1M for 25 projects across The Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion
The Episcopal Church Executive Council recently approved nearly $1 million in United Thank Offering grants that support 25 innovative mission and ministry projects in the United States and around the world.
Episcopal Diocese of Taiwan receives consents for Bishop-elect Keith Chen-Cheng Lee
The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of Taiwan for its May 9 election of the Rev. Keith Chen-Cheng Lee as bishop. His consecration and ordination service is scheduled for Nov. 7.
Work starting on Episcopal Church Archives permanent home
Site preparation for the new permanent home of The Archives of The Episcopal Church—the oldest denominational archives in the U.S.—is set to begin today in Oakwood, Georgia, with construction expected to be complete by spring 2027.
A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council: June 2026
Following its meeting June 14-17 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council shared the following letter to the church.
Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii receives consents for Bishop-elect Elizabeth Berman
The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii for its May 16 election of the Rev. Elizabeth “Libby” Berman as bishop. Her consecration and ordination service is scheduled for Nov. 14.
Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris
Following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, by House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, which is meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, this week.
Presiding bishop authorizes marketing of Episcopal Church Center building in New York City
Following consultation with The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council, which is meeting this week in the Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe announced that a New York-based real estate firm will begin marketing the Church Center building at 815 Second Ave. in New York City.
Grant applications for new Episcopal communities now open
New Episcopal communities interested in applying for a grant from The Episcopal Church are invited to attend an informational webinar on July 1. Because the grant process has undergone significant updates, those considering applying are encouraged to carefully read all the new application materials and attend the webinar, which will include time for questions and answers. Grant applications are due July 15.
Episcopal Diocese of Long Island receives consents for Bishop-elect Adam J. Shoemaker
The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island for its April 18 election of the Rev. Adam J. Shoemaker as bishop. His consecration and ordination service is scheduled for Sept. 19.
