An agreement has been completed between the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS) and the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the United Nations to lease a portion of a floor at the Episcopal Church Center, 815 Second Avenue in New York City, NY. “I am very pleased by this development,” explained Bishop…

Four plenary sessions from Reclaiming the Gospel of Peace: An Episcopal Gathering to Challenge the Epidemic of Violence will be live streamed at no cost. Violence in all its forms in American society and what can be done will be examined at the special Episcopal Church gathering April 9 – 11 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma…

Applications are now being accepted for two full time positions on the staff of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS): Mission Budget and Finance Management Associate; and Assistant Grants Administrator in Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM). These positions reflect the priorities of Episcopal Church General Convention 2012 and focuses on the Five Marks of Mission….

The Episcopal Church Task Force on the Study of Marriage has issued the following report: In its second face to face meeting since being established by the 2012 General Convention of The Episcopal Church, the Task Force on the Study of Marriage continued its broad inquiry of the historical, biblical, theological, liturgical, and canonical dimensions…

On a daily basis, the Episcopal Church Office of Communication will offer live webcasts and on-demand airings of Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter services from churches throughout New York City (Diocese of New York). All live webcasts will be available here and here The services also will be available on demand. “Holy Week, from…

The Episcopal Church invites Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter photos and videos to appear in the stained glass on the home page and elsewhere of The Episcopal Church website www.episcopalchurch.org. Upload photos here Upload videos here Palm Sunday is April 13; Holy Thursday is April 17; Good Friday is April 18; Easter is April…

Applications are now being accepted for the full-time Mission Associate for Justice and Advocacy Ministries on the staff of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS) as well as three positions in Episcopal Migration Ministries. These positions reflect the priorities of Episcopal Church General Convention 2012 and focuses on the Five Marks of Mission. The…

Applications are now being accepted for the 2014-2015 awarding of educational scholarships from The Episcopal Church, according to Samuel A. McDonald, Director of Mission/Deputy Chief Operating Officer and convener of the Scholarship Committee. “As a result of bequests, The Episcopal Church makes available a modest number of scholarships that assist students primarily enrolled in theological…

The Episcopal Church Office of Finance has issued an updated report on budget and investments.  N. Kurt Barnes, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, announced that the nearly all of the dioceses have committed to The Episcopal Church. “We now have 108 dioceses and regional areas (of 111) which have indicated and signed commitments for 2014 totaling $26.8…

Registration is now open for a visionary Episcopal conference for young adult ministry leaders called Kindling, July 28 – 31 at the Humphrey Center, University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. Designed for leaders in ministry with young adults both on and off college campuses, Kindling will provide an opportunity for those seasoned in these ministries…