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Fearless Fundraising #4: Make it a party!

September 27, 2017 No Comments

It is very difficult to raise money in a church when the congregation has not entirely noticed that a campaign for pledges is underway.

Prayer, solidarity and witness: House of Bishops finishes its six days in Alaska

September 27, 2017 3 Comments

UPDATE: A Word to the Church: What we bishops saw and heard in Alaska is dramatic, but it is not unique. Stories like these can be heard in each of the nations where The Episcopal Church is present.

Guarding the dead

September 27, 2017 No Comments

Those who would watch over the dead make us alive to the fact that the violence we are tempted to accept as normal, occasional, random, is nothing of the kind. It is sinful, oppressive, deadening

Paths to Church

September 26, 2017 No Comments

We don’t take many steps to reach the church doors from our home. But each step becomes a prayer as we gather for worship.

Special message from Bishop Rafael Morales of Puerto Rico

September 25, 2017 2 Comments

The Facebook page for the Episcopal Church in Puerto Rico posted the following video, a message from the bishop.

Episcopal Relief and Development Press Releases on Mexican Earthquake and Hurricane Maria

September 25, 2017 No Comments

Episcopal Relief and Development has issued press releases regarding its work in the recovery following the September 19 earthquake in Mexico and Hurricane Maria.

Shooting in Nashville church wounds seven, kills one

September 25, 2017 No Comments

Seven people were wounded, and one killed in a shooting on Sunday at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch.

Unexpected Answers

September 25, 2017 No Comments

If it were not for the nuanced and courageous reproach of his own servants, Naaman may have continued to suffer from his condition to the end of his life.