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Proposal for full communion between TEC and UMC unveiled

May 17, 2017 38 Comments

After long conversation a proposal to allow full communion between the Episcopal Church and United Methodist church has been reached.

An interview with the Presiding Bishop

May 17, 2017 No Comments

While at St Louis’s Washington University, the Presiding Bishop sat down for an interview with their in-house news magazine, Religion and Politics

Episcopal Women’s Caucus to meet in Dallas

May 17, 2017 No Comments

The Episcopal Women’s Caucus has long been an advocate for justice and a change agent in the Episcopal Church. On June 22-23 the Caucus is convening “Women Rising” in Dallas, Texas to honor its history and to plan for the future.

Canadian bishops veto consecration in Caledonia

May 16, 2017 7 Comments

“The view he held and holds is that it is acceptable and permissible for a priest of one church of the Anglican Communion to exercise priestly ministry in the geographical jurisdiction of a second church of the Anglican Communion without the permission of the Ecclesiastical Authority of that second church”.

“Becoming Beloved Community:” a webinar on the church’s commitment to racial reconciliation and justice

May 16, 2017 1 Comment

This afternoon at 3pm EST Presiding Bishop Curry and House of Deputies President, the Revd Gay Clark Jennings, will host a 45-minute webinar to discuss

Howard White, Jr, pleads guilty in St George’s School abuse case

May 16, 2017 6 Comments

Howard White, Jr, has been sentenced to 18 months in exchange for pleading guilty to molestation charges dating back to 1973, when he was the chaplain

Callista Gingrich front-running nominee for ambassador to Vatican City

May 15, 2017 5 Comments

Callista Gingrich, wife of Newt Gingrich, is poised to be nominated as the next ambassador to the Vatican City.

Presiding Bishop visits Diocese of Maryland’s Convention

May 15, 2017 3 Comments

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry spoke at the Diocese of Maryland’s 233rd annual convention this past weekend in Baltimore.

Bishop of Western Louisiana on Mother’s Day

May 15, 2017 1 Comment

The Rt. Rev. Jake Owensby, bishop of the Diocese of Western Louisiana, wrote a moving and thoughtful article about his relationship with his mother and its imperfections, experienced through the lens of processing her belongings after her death.

UAE’s Largest Anglican Church Being Built in Abu Dhabi

May 13, 2017 No Comments

Currently under construction in Musaffah, the All Saints Anglican Church will be able to accommodate over 4,000 worshippers when complete.