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[Nashotah House Theological Seminary] Concluding a competitive national search, Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin has named Lauren Whitnah as its next dean. Whitnah joins Nashotah House from the University […]
Church’s ‘A Closer Look’ on immigration series addresses LGBTIQ+ migration issues
[Episcopal News Service] In 2023, Episcopal Migration Ministries launched the Rainbow Initiative to help bring attention to the special needs of LGBTIQ+ migrants who not only face persecution, discrimination and […]
Hearing held on proposed changes to House of Deputies’ legislative rules as some concerns linger
[Episcopal News Service] An online hearing was held April 29 on proposed changes to the House of Deputies’ Rules of Order. The proposals are intended to streamline the process for […]
Proposed resolution would allow exchange of Episcopal, Lutheran deacons
[Episcopal News Service] Five people who testified at the April 26 hearing of the Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations legislative committees urged approval of Resolution A048, which would allow for the […]
Archbishop of Canterbury expresses deep concern for Palestinian Anglican woman held by Israel without charges
[Episcopal News Service] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has expressed concern for Layan Nasir, a 23-year-old Palestinian Anglican woman held in administrative detention by Israel after her arrest in early […]
New Anglican Communion schools network offers educators a space to connect
[Anglican Communion News Service] A new network for Anglican educators has been set up, chaired by the Most Rev. Kay Goldsworthy, archbishop of Perth, Australia. It is aimed at Anglican […]
Anglican, Catholic bishops speak out on civil war in Sudan
[The Church of England] The Rt. Rev. Nick Baines, bishop of Leeds and the Church of England’s lead bishop for foreign affairs, and the Rt. Rev. Paul Swarbrick, the lead […]
Wisconsin’s Diocese of Fond du Lac receives $7.9 million gift from the Sisterhood of the Holy Nativity
[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac in Wisconsin has received a gift of $7.9 million from the Sisterhood of the Holy Nativity, an Episcopal women’s religious […]
Proposed General Convention resolution calls for support of clean water in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
[Episcopal News Service] The Social Justice & U.S. Policy committees are considering a resolution calling for “Protection of Water ‘Ola I Ka Wa – Water is Life,’” which calls for […]
Archbishop of Canterbury meets with Catholic priest from Gaza
[Office the Archbishop of Canterbury] The Most Rev. Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury, met and prayed with Gaza’s only Roman Catholic parish priest, the Rev. Gabriel Romanelli, at Lambeth Palace […]
United Methodists vote to restructure worldwide church into four parts
[Religion News Service] The top legislative body of the United Methodist Church passed a series of measures April 25 to restructure the worldwide denomination to give each region greater equity in […]
Young Adult Caucus seeks deadline extension on House of Deputies leadership elections
[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 […]
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