As it continues its work toward presenting at least three nominees to become the Episcopal Church’s next presiding bishop, the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop spoke with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and former Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.
Statements issued by the “GSFA Steering Committee” and the “GAFCON Primates Council” contain several inaccuracies about the Anglican Communion and the appointment of the Dean of Canterbury, among others, according to the Church of England.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, in a seminar at Georgetown University, reiterated the Episcopal Church’s position that white Christian nationalism is a gross perversion of Christianity, and that Christians must refute such ideologies.
Episcopal Relief & Development announced it is partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida to provide food relief to people affected by Hurricane Ian.
About half of the council members are new and the Oct. 17-20 meeting in Phoenix saw presentations on church governance, finances, socially-responsible investing and the council’s responsibilities.
Bishop Jo Bailey Wells will take up the post of Bishop for Episcopal Ministry in January 2023.
The election is scheduled for Nov. 19, but a group of delegates and diocesan members have objected to the plan.
A group of 60 clergy and lay Episcopalians in the Jacksonville-based Diocese of Florida have signed a letter to diocesan Bishop Samuel Howard and the standing committee, asking that the bishop coadjutor election set for Nov. 19 be postponed.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, during the first week of a two-week tour of Australia, met with indigenous leaders, according to a report from the Anglican Diocese of Sydney.
The Episcopal church in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two adults were killed in a school shooting, is offering part of its property to be developed into a new grief counseling center for children.
Four contemporary Maine artists, including the Rev. David Matson, an Episcopal priest, are represented at an exhibit called “The Art of Assemblage: Myth, Mystery and Spirituality” at the University of Maine at Augusta.
The Cuatro Puntos (“Four Points”) group is wrapping up its series focusing on contemporary chamber music by Ukrainian composers.
Episcopalians are invited to celebrate Episcopal religious orders and communities during the first observance of Religious Life Sunday, Jan. 22.
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