English Faith-based organizer Aaron Scott has been named gender justice staff officer—a new Episcopal Church position called for by the 80th General Convention that is dedicated to LGBTQ+ and women’s ministries. He will start on April 29. Español La Iglesia Episcopal nombra a Aaron Scott como primer funcionario de justicia de género El organizador religioso Aaron Scott ha sido nombrado funcionario de personal de justicia de género, un nuevo puesto de la Iglesia Episcopal solicitado por la 80ª. Convención General que está dedicado a los ministerios de las personas LGBTQ+ y de las mujeres ..read more

Episcopal leaders who work with young adults (ages 18-30) on and off college campuses are invited to register for a leadership conference June 3-7 at St. Asaph’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. Hosted annually by The Episcopal Church Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministries, the conference includes speakers, relationship-building activities, worship, and more. The cost to attend—not including housing—is $75. A pre-conference option is available June 2-3 for all attendees but geared toward those who are new in their ministry settings. “Our time together will focus on how we, as leaders an ..read more

English Registration is open through May 1 for Nuevo Amanecer (“New Dawn”) 2024, a popular biennial gathering that celebrates Latino ministries across The Episcopal Church. The June 3-6 event is co-hosted by the Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries and Kanuga, a retreat center near Hendersonville, North Carolina. This churchwide event includes training for church leadership and formation, as well as time for renewal and networking. In addition to lay leaders, clergy, diocesan missioners, parish staff, and church planters, those interested in learning about Latino ministries are also encoura ..read more

English Español Registration is open online for The Episcopal Church Young Adult Festival, scheduled to run during six days of the 81st General Convention this summer in Louisville, Kentucky. The deadline for participants needing housing is May 6; commuter registration deadline is May 31. Apply here: iam.ec/yaf2024. The Young Adult Festival is designed for those ages 18-30 to meet peers from across the globe, pray and learn together, engage in the church’s legislative process, and help discern God’s call for The Episcopal Church. “This is a wonderful way for young adults ..read more

English The Episcopal Church Executive Council approved more than $1 million in United Thank Offering grants supporting 20 innovative mission and ministry projects during its April meeting. The funds come from the United Thank Offering’s yearly Ingathering, which includes monies collected in “blue boxes” at Episcopal churches, designated as thank offerings. This year’s total includes a special matching challenge grant to raise funds for the ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East. This is the second of a three-year United Thank Offering grant focus on Matthew 25 ..read more

English  The following is a lightly edited transcript of the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting April 18-20 in Raleigh, North Carolina. I thought that I would just share a couple of things, nothing long. One of the things that I’m aware of, personally aware of, is transition. I mean, the reality is, I mean, being stuck in and out of hospitals and ICU units and all that kind of stuff, you’re aware of transitions. And I mean there was a moment in the ICU unit when I vaguely remember being awake. And actually, I woke ..read more

English The following is a transcript of the opening remarks of President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting April 18-20 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Good morning, members of Executive Council, staff, and distinguished guests. I have never been so happy to follow our presiding bishop in giving opening remarks! It is so good to have you back with us! Your presence has been missed.  As we’re gathered today in Raleigh, the home of our esteemed and beloved presiding bishop, I and my heart are filled with joy and gratitude.&n ..read more

English The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church has awarded 19 grants, totaling $140,000, to young adult and campus ministries from dioceses across the U.S. The recommended grant applications were approved during the council’s January 2024 meeting. Young Adult and Campus Ministry grants provide funding for dioceses, congregations, and community colleges, tribal colleges, and university campuses that engage or seek to engage with young adults on and off campus. “The Young Adult and Campus Ministry grants serve a vital role in building up, sustaining, and breathing new life into young a ..read more

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris signed the incorporating documents at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. English Earlier today, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris signed the incorporating legal documents required to make the Episcopal Coalition for Racial Equity and Justice an official independent New York nonprofit corporation. This action realizes a vision started more than three years ago by the church’s then-presiding officers to address the harms of white suprem ..read more

In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. This is the most significant climate bill passed since the 1970s and there are many ways you can utilize this law to help care for creation. The Episcopal Church has been in support of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for over 20 years. IRA is a massive investment to help the United States lower its greenhouse gas emissions, and churches, dioceses, as well as individuals can now benefit from it. Whether you are looking to improve energy efficiency, install solar panels, or something else, the recently launched Direct Pa ..read more