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  • Joint statement from the Anglican Primates of the Americas
    Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe | Public Affairs

    Joint statement from the Anglican Primates of the Americas

    ByLisa Webb Aug 13, 2026Aug 13, 2026

    Anglican primates and provincial secretaries from across the Americas met in São Paulo Aug. 10-12 for a time of prayer, learning, and mutual discernment. The primates in attendance included the Most Rev. Sean Rowe of The Episcopal Church; the Most Rev. Marinez Rosa dos Santos Bassoto of the Anglican Episcopal Church Brazil; the Most Rev. Shane Parker of the Anglican Church of Canada; the Most Rev. Alba Sally Sue Hernández García of the Anglican Church of Mexico; the Rt. Rev. Juan David Alvarado Melgar of the Anglican Church in Central America; the Most Rev. Brian Williams of the Anglican Church in South America; and the Most Rev. Philip Wright of the Church of the Province of the West Indies. They offered the following joint statement at the end of their gathering.

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  • Episcopal Diocese of Long Island receives consents for Bishop-elect Adam J. Shoemaker
    Public Affairs

    Episcopal Diocese of Long Island receives consents for Bishop-elect Adam J. Shoemaker

    Bysrands Jun 11, 2026

    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.

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  • ‘Signs and Grace’ video course available in new Episcopal Church, Forward Movement formation partnership
    Evangelism | Public Affairs

    ‘Signs and Grace’ video course available in new Episcopal Church, Forward Movement formation partnership

    Bysrands May 20, 2026

    A new, three-session, video-based course about baptism, Eucharist, and the church’s sacramental rites is available for download or streaming with accompanying study guides. “Signs and Grace: An Introduction to the Sacraments” marks the first video collaboration between The Episcopal Church and Forward Movement in a partnership designed to provide free formation resources for dioceses and congregations.

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  • The Rev. Anita Braden named interim missioner for African Descent Ministries for The Episcopal Church
    African Descent Ministries | Public Affairs

    The Rev. Anita Braden named interim missioner for African Descent Ministries for The Episcopal Church

    Bysrands May 13, 2026

    The Rev. Anita Braden, who has served most recently as canon to the ordinary and chief of staff for the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, has been named interim missioner for African Descent Ministries for The Episcopal Church.

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  • Joint Standing Committee on Nominations opens nomination process for Episcopal Church leadership positions
    General Convention | Public Affairs

    Joint Standing Committee on Nominations opens nomination process for Episcopal Church leadership positions

    Bysrands May 12, 2026

    The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations invites members from across The Episcopal Church to apply for the key churchwide leadership positions listed below. The priority deadline to apply online is June 15. Elections will take place at the 82nd General Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, July 3-8, 2027.

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  • Christina Bouri hired as Middle East fellow for The Episcopal Church
    Public Affairs

    Christina Bouri hired as Middle East fellow for The Episcopal Church

    Bysrands Apr 13, 2026

    Christina Bouri has been named Middle East fellow for The Episcopal Church, where she will lead advocacy efforts for the church and serve as a liaison between the church and the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & the Middle East. Bouri will work in the Office of Government Relations as part of the public policy, partnership, and witness team.

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  • A pastoral word to The Episcopal Church from the March 2026 gathering of the House of Bishops
    Public Affairs

    A pastoral word to The Episcopal Church from the March 2026 gathering of the House of Bishops

    Bysrands Mar 23, 2026

    A pastoral word to The Episcopal Church from the March 2026 gathering of the House of Bishops
    Dear people of God: Grace and peace to you in Jesus Christ our Lord…The bishops of The Episcopal Church gathered from March 17-24 at Camp Allen Conference Center in Navasota, Texas. Our gathering included 122 bishops and bishops-elect, representing 89 dioceses and special ministries across 17 countries and territories. As we conclude our meeting, we give thanks for the mutual affection and fruitful collaboration we experience during our time together, and we renew our commitment to bear witness with clarity and unity to the transforming power of the Gospel.

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  • Nominations to fill Executive Council vacancy accepted till April 10
    Public Affairs

    Nominations to fill Executive Council vacancy accepted till April 10

    Bysrands Mar 12, 2026

    The Episcopal Church Executive Council is accepting nominations for a lay member to fill an unexpired three-year term that became vacant when Heidi Kim resigned from the council on Jan. 30 to become executive director of the Episcopal Coalition for Racial Equity and Justice.

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  • Episcopal Church in Alabama receives consents for Bishop-elect Richard Lawson
    Public Affairs

    Episcopal Church in Alabama receives consents for Bishop-elect Richard Lawson

    Bysrands Mar 6, 2026

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  • Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia receives consents for Bishop-elect Karin MacPhail
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    Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia receives consents for Bishop-elect Karin MacPhail

    Bysrands Mar 6, 2026

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