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Presiding Bishop receives honorary degree from Oxford University

The Episcopal Church's Presiding Bishop: “[Oxford] is a place where the life of the mind is honored, where creative thought and connection-making is the primary task of the human being."

27 June 2014

Canterbury course moves Anglican Communion from the head to the heart

New clergy and seminarians from around the world have gathered in Canterbury to learn more about being a global Anglican/Episcopalian.

18 June 2014

Trinity Wall Street Names Next Rector

The Parish of Trinity Wall Street has called the Very Revd Dr William Lupfer, the Dean of the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon, as its next Rector. Dr Lupfer was named at the Vestry’s June 11 meeting.

17 June 2014

Abp Welby's message to global summit to end sexual violence in war

Archbishop Justin sends a video message to the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, which is taking place in London from 10-13 June. 

12 June 2014

Episcopal Relief & Development photo exhibit celebrates 75 years

If a picture is worth a 1,000 words, then a new traveling photo exhibition previewed here June 10 is a more-than 33,000-word photo essay about Episcopal Relief & Development’s 75-year legacy.

12 June 2014

Kim named Episcopal Church Missioner for Racial Reconciliation

Bishop Stacy F. Sauls, Chief Operating Officer of The Episcopal Church, has announced that Heidi J. Kim has been named Episcopal Church Missioner for Racial Reconciliation. 

12 June 2014

Us, Brazil’s Primate say: "Enjoy the football, just don’t forget those in poverty"

The World Cup is a global celebration, on a par with the Olympic Games. As a global showcase, it is an opportunity to bring people and cultures together.

12 June 2014

Faith-based events to take place at Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

Anglican leaders will be speaking at two panel discussions at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, to focus on the role of faith leaders and faith communities in preventing and responding to sexual violence in conflict.

10 June 2014

Indigenous communities, deforestation, youth top Eco-Bishop list

The ecological vulnerability of Indigenous communities, the rapid expansion of deforestation, and the energy of youth for the environment have all emerged as key issues as the Anglican Communion Environmental Network’s Eco-Bishops’ initiative gains momentum.

05 June 2014

Florida priest to run free online Pentecost course

This Pentecost anyone with Internet access and a computer or tablet can get free instruction on how to live a Spirit-filled life, in a free class

03 June 2014