Join the Episcopal Church online gathering “1st Fridays at 4” and participate in discussions about Fresh Expressions or emergent ministries. Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Office of Ministry Redevelopment and coordinated by the Rev. Thomas Brackett, Missioner for Church Planting, Ministry Redevelopment and Fresh Expressions, the next online gathering is August 5 from 4 pm to 5:30…

The Episcopal Church Office of Communication has issued a White Paper to guide congregations and to assist them in understanding the many potentials available for growth, expansion and telling their stories through social media. Social Media and The Episcopal Church is available here: http://episcopal.ekklesia360.com/white-paper/ “So much of the information out there about using web and…

Bishop Stacy Sauls, Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer, has announced three staff appointments in mission leadership positions. Canon Sam McDonald has been named Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Director of Mission. Antoinette Daniels has been named Associate Director of Mission for Administration. The Rev. Margaret Rose has been named Associate Director of Mission for Program….

In an innovative move of sharing resources, The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) have jointly named Sarah Kristin Dreier as Legislative Representative for International Issues for both denominations.“The appointment of Sarah Dreier to jointly serve the advocacy offices of the Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America marks…

The media kit and editorial calendar for Episcopal News Service and Digital Media is here. Among the important topics on the editorial calendar are the observations on the tenth anniversary of 9/11/2001, coverage of Native American ministries, and a feature on the American Cathedral in Paris, France. “Our content is available to millions of readers…

The Rev. Canon Charles K. Robertson, PhD, Canon to Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, is the featured speaker on Sunday, June 26 and Sunday, July 3 on “Day 1,” the nationally syndicated weekly ecumenical radio program produced by the Alliance for Christian Media. In his sermon for June 26, entitled “God Will Provide,”…

Lynnaia Rochelle Main has been named the Global Relations Officer for the Episcopal Church. The announcement of this new position was made today by Episcopal Church Mission Center Co-Directors Antoinette Daniels and the Rev. Margaret Rose. As the Global Relations Officer, Main’s responsibilities will include representing the Episcopal Church to the advisory board of the…

The Rev. Canon Robert D. Edmunds has been named the Middle East Partnership Officer for the Episcopal Church. The announcement of the new, quarter-time position was made today by Episcopal Church Mission Center Co-Directors Antoinette Daniels and the Rev. Margaret Rose. As Middle East Partnership Officer, Edmunds will serve as the liaison and communications/resource link…

Realizing the challenges in providing and maintaining a strong web presence, the Episcopal Church Office of Communication is offering an innovative, affordable website program. “If a church can’t be Googled, it doesn’t exist,” explained Anne Rudig, Episcopal Church Director of Communication. “The easiest way for us to grow our Church is to make it easy…

Elizabeth Moulton Lowell has been named Project Manager for Fundraising in the Office of Mission Funding of the Episcopal Church. Her position was announced by Ambassador Linda Watt, Chief Operating Officer for the Episcopal Church. Lowell will focus on the Episcopal Church Archives Project, cultivating major prospects, and participating in the churchwide preparation for General…