Love Is The Way: Today Show Interview
Six-minute video. Did you catch Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s recent interview on the Today show?
The Episcopal Church News
A Word to The Church from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Ten-minute read. A Word to the Church from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, and is also the text of his sermon at The Episcopal Church House of Bishops, which met virtually September 16, 2020.
Note: the following information is presented in English and Spanish
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Episcopal Youth Event canceled/EYEx Planning Underway
Two-minute read. The Episcopal Church Department of Faith Formation, in collaboration with the 2020 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE20) planning team and Episcopal Church leadership, announced today that the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) will not be convened this triennium due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Note: the following information is presented in English and Spanish
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Episcopal Church House of Bishops July 2020: A Word on Protest and Federal Policing
Four-minute read. The House of Bishops met virtually July 28-29, 2020. The following statement was adopted on July 29. While the situation on the ground in Portland has changed, the bishops believe it is important to share their statement about protest and policing.
Note: the following information is presented in English and Spanish
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Timing for the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church uncertain. Decision due in the Fall.
One-minute read. A letter to Episcopalians from Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings. “In the event that we cannot convene safely in person from June 30 to July 9, 2021, we will postpone the 80th General Convention to 2022…”
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Racial reconciliation program from The Episcopal Church open to all
Two-minute read. July 28-30, 3-5 p.m. CDT, Online gathering.
Racial justice and healing leaders and practitioners across The Episcopal Church will gather to build community, craft strategy and equip each other for action during a series of “Becoming Beloved Community NOW” online gatherings.
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
United Thank Offering 2021 Annual Grants – Two grant cycles offered
Six-minute read. Application deadlines: August 14, 2020 and February 26, 2021. These grants are awarded for projects in The Episcopal Church and throughout the Anglican Communion, each year with a different focus. For 2021, the focus is Recovering with Love and Gratitude: An Episcopal Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Local Contexts.
How the Episcopal Church works to shape public policy
Two-Minute read. As followers of Jesus, God forms us as we engage in civic responsibilities. The Office of Government Relations (OGR) represents the policy priorities of The Episcopal Church to the U.S. government in Washington, D.C. Find out more about the work of The Office of Government Relations.
The Episcopal Church encourages support of the Dream Act
Two-minute video. “At this time, the Dream Act is pending before the Congress of the United States,” said Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry. “I’m asking you as Episcopalians, as people of goodwill and faith, to write and call members of Congress who represent you to support this Dream Act.”
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Beloved Community “Rapid-Response” Grants available
Three-minute read The Presiding Officers’ Advisory Group on Beloved Community Implementation is pleased to announce the availability of grants to address the racial disparities laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic and for groups responding to racist violence and policing reform.
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Inaugural Great EpisGOpal Race
One-minute read. The United Thank Offering (UTO) invites all to support the 2020 Ingathering by joining them in gratitude, grabbing a pair of sneakers, and racing your way in the Great EpisGOpal Virtual Race.
Deon Johnson consecrated as the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
One-minute read. On Saturday, June 13, 2020, Deon Kevin Johnson became the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri in a small service at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis.
Opening remarks from The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council meeting
10-minute read. Transcripts of the opening remarks made by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, and President of the House of Deputies, Gay Clark Jennings at this week’s Executive Council meeting. Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español.
Looking Ahead: General Convention planning 2021
Three-minute read. A letter to Episcopalians from Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings. Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español.
Messages of Solidarity
Five-minute read. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has shared with his fellow bishops two messages of solidarity he received following his statement on President Donald Trump’s use of a church building and the Holy Bible.
Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry on President Donald Trump’s use of a church building and the Holy Bible
One-minute read. A statement from Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
Presiding Bishop Curry’s Word to the Church: When the Cameras are Gone, We Will Still Be Here
Four-minute read. A word to the Church from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry: “Our long-term commitment to racial justice and reconciliation is embedded in our identity as baptized followers of Jesus. We will still be doing it when the news cameras are long gone.”
After 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths in U.S., Interfaith Leaders, Mayors Call for Day of Mourning and Lament
Two-minute read. As we mark the death of 100,000 people in the U.S. from COVID-19, an unprecedented group of 100+ national faith leaders call for a National Day of Mourning and Lament on June 1.
Will you proclaim the Good News of God in Christ?
One-minute read. Embracing Evangelism, a new six-part evangelism video course, is a resource to help Episcopalians grow in their own relationship with Christ and to help others do so as well.
Explore the Way of Love with this new video series
Two-minute read. The Way of Love is a way of life. More than a program or curriculum, it is an intentional commitment to follow Jesus by following seven practices: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, Rest. Episcopalians and others looking to engage the Way of Love and learn more about each of the individual practices are invited to Explore the Way of Love in a new series of short videos and accompanying primer cards from The Episcopal Church.
