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By Andrea Lauerman UPCOMING EVENT: On Sept. 17 from 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will join us for a virtual conversation to explore the spiritual dimension of Sacred Ground and to share in the hope, joy, and purpose that this program embodies. Please register here. During The Episcopal Church’s General Convention this summer, many people…
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.
The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church (GC81) was significant for ecumenical and interreligious work. The Standing Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations (SCEIR) generated many important pieces of legislation, which were adopted as expected. On the interreligious front, GC81 passed revised guidelines for interreligious relations and Episcopal-Jewish relations and our first guidelines for…
A Report from The Episcopal Church’s Ecumenical Advisory Delegate By Elise Johnstone Salt Lake City’s Salt Palace Convention Center holds fond memories for me, because that is where we, as Episcopalians, affirmed same-sex marriage and elected the Most Rev. Michael Curry to be our presiding bishop in 2015; and it was with those lovely memories…
We gather to pray for all whose lives have been forever altered by racial violence. Today, we remember your beloved child, Sonya Massey. We remember every other Black life lost to police brutality, racial injustice, and white supremacy. God of Love and Justice, Hear our prayer Adapted from the Litany for Social Justice for George…
The Episcopal Church stands in solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the presidential election. We believe that governments function best when they are responsive, participatory, and transparent, and ensure adequate protection for minorities. It is our duty to support the people of Venezuela in their efforts to protect democracy and the rule of law. We encourage Episcopalians…
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry sent a letter to President Joe Biden today urging ceasefire and other actions as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the U.S. In addition to mentioning recent attacks against al Ahli Arab Hospital, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, the letter highlights four resolutions (D007, D009, D012, and D056) passed by the 81st General Convention related to Israel and Palestine.
In June, the Episcopal Church convened for its 81st General Convention (GC81) in Louisville, Kentucky. The General Convention, which serves as the governing body of The Episcopal Church, passed over 50 resolutions that have direct implications for the church’s public policy advocacy to the United States government. The Office of Government Relations (OGR) is tasked with…
As announced at the close of the 81st General Convention, the investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe will be a simpler, scaled-down event this fall with a view toward reducing carbon footprint and increasing virtual engagement and participation.
The Episcopal Church has opened applications for appointments to various interim bodies created by General Convention. These committees, commissions, and task forces are essential in carrying out the church’s work between conventions and addressing key priorities for the 2025-2027 triennium.
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