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[Episcopal News Service] The House of Deputies’ Young Adult Caucus has called on the secretary of General Convention to extend the application deadline for deputies interested in running for president […]
Church of England announces proposed financial awards for victims of church-related abuse
[The Church of England] Details of the proposed financial award framework for the Church of England’s national Redress Scheme for survivors and victims of church-related abuse have been published. If […]
In solidarity visit to Sudan, WCC strengthens foundations for peace
[World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches led a delegation that visited Sudan April 18-22. In addition to the WCC, the ecumenical group included All Africa Conference of […]
Historic St. Thomas Choir School, Chapel Royal choristers sing together for first time
[Episcopal News Service] The Children of His Majesty’s Chapel Royal, based at St. James’s Palace in London, England, made its inaugural visit to the United States last week. “We share […]
Episcopal Church announces hiring of its first gender justice staff officer
[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Church has hired a faith-based organizer from the Diocese of Olympia to be the church’s first gender justice staff officer, ending a nearly two-year process […]
Navajoland seeks to become missionary diocese in resolution proposed to 81st General Convention
[Episcopal News Service] Navajo Episcopalians are asking The Episcopal Church to elevate their area mission, known as Navajoland, to the status of a missionary diocese – a step that, if […]
2024 Anglican Communion primates’ meeting will take place in Rome April 29-May 3
[Anglican Communion News Service] Senior archbishops, presiding bishops and moderators of the churches of the Anglican Communion will meet in Rome for the 2024 Primates’ Meeting April 29-May 3. Conceived as […]
Episcopal Parish Network’s Earth Day webinar highlights climate advocacy barriers, responsible investing
[Episcopal News Service] On April 22, the Episcopal Parish Network hosted a virtual conversation about corporations impeding climate advocacy progress in observance of Earth Day. The webinar was one of […]
Anglicans, Lutherans name 2024 Companion of Worship Arts recipients
[Anglican Church of Canada] In the continuing spirit of full communion, the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) are pleased to announce the […]
World Council of Churches extends Passover greetings to Jewish people everywhere
[World Council of Churches] On April 22, World Council of Churches general secretary the Rev. Jerry Pillay, on behalf of the global fellowship, extended greetings and wishes to Jewish people […]
Church of England leaders speak out over hostility to refugees
[The Church of England] The Most Rev. Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury; the Most Rev. Stephen Cottrell, archbishop of York; and the Rt. Rev. Christopher Chessun, bishop of Southwark have […]
Newark diocese’s leaders rally with advocates for homeless people as Supreme Court hears case outlawing camping on public property
[Episcopal News Service] The Diocese of Newark’s bishop and archdeacon rallied alongside other advocates for homeless people on April 22 in the city’s Harriet Tubman Square. Every faith tradition has […]
CORRECTED: Dallas bishop calls for coadjutor election in 2025
Editor’s note: Bishop George Sumner has not announced plans to retire as previously reported in error. [Episcopal News Service] Dallas Bishop George Sumner has called for the election of a […]
House of Deputies vice president announces intention to run for president against incumbent
[Episcopal News Service] The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton, vice president of the House of Deputies, announced over the weekend that she intends to challenge House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris […]
Animal cruelty officer-turned-animal chaplain Matty Giuliano loves ferrets and St. Francis
[Religion News Service — Eatontown, New Jersey] Matty Giuliano is the kind of chaplain who doesn’t mind if you drop an f-bomb midsentence. The animal cruelty officer-turned-interfaith animal chaplain from Queens, […]
Anglican Communion secretary general joins statement on Sudan’s humanitarian crisis
[Anglican Communion News Service] One year from the beginning of the conflict in Sudan, the Rt. Rev. Anthony Poggo, secretary general of the Anglican Communion, has joined with a number of […]
Diocese of New Jersey receives one-year assessment reduction as it deals with financial issues
[Episcopal News Service] The Diocese of New Jersey requested and received a hardship waiver for 2024 that allows it to pay less than its full 15% assessment – as is […]
Executive Council adopts statement on Holy Land war after debating use of term ‘potential genocide’
[Episcopal News Service] Executive Council voted overwhelmingly April 20 in support of a resolution lamenting the ongoing deadly violence in the Holy Land since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, […]
UPDATED: Diocese of Massachusetts announces slate of nominees for next bishop
Editor’s note: The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Massachusetts announced the addition of the Rev. Edwin D. Johnson as a candidate by petition on April 19. [Episcopal News Service] […]
Episcopal congregations, ministries to observe Earth Day with events and festivities
[Episcopal News Service] April 22 marks Earth Day, and many Episcopal congregations and ministries will be observing with various creation care-themed events, including neighborhood cleanups, special worship services, educational presentations […]
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