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Structural Reforms Task Force to Meet in February

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The Episcopal Church Task Force for Church Structural Reform will conduct its inaugural meeting February 14-16 at the Maritime Institute in Baltimore, MD.   Media are invited to attend the opening prayers and remarks from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the...

Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury on Pope's Resignation

Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury on Pope's Resignation

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It was with a heavy heart but complete understanding that we learned this morning of Pope Benedict’s declaration of his decision to lay down the burden of ministry as Bishop of Rome, an office which he has held with great dignity, insight and courage. As I prepare to take up office I speak...

England House of Bishops Issues Statement on Women

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The House of Bishops of the Church of England has today expressed its encouragement and support for new robust processes and steps in bringing forward to General Synod the necessary legislation to consecrate women to the episcopate.  At a special meeting at Lambeth Palace today, the House...

January Not a Good Month for Malawi Says Malawian Bishop

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By Bellah Zulu A Malawian bishop has appealed for global prayer and material support for the flood victims in his country where an estimated 33,000 people have been displaced by floods.  Bishop of the Diocese of Upper Shire, the Rt. Rev. Brighton Malasa said the floods that have hit...

'Smokin' for Mission' Helps Episcopal Relief and Development

'Smokin' for Mission' Helps Episcopal Relief and Development

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It takes a panel of experts to judge “Smokin’ for Mission." Here (l to r) Melba Garcia, head chef from Sao Paulo restaurant; Frank Kittredge, husband of seminary Academic Dean Cynthia Kittredge; JV Bryan, owner of The Posse East pub; Steve Bishop, seminary old testament professor...

Presiding Bishop Hosts Human Trafficking Forum

Presiding Bishop Hosts Human Trafficking Forum

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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori will host an hour-long exploration into the church’s work in Human Trafficking on Wednesday, March 6. Human Trafficking: A Churchwide Conversation will originate from the Chapel of Christ the Lord in the Church Center in New York...

Presiding Bishop's Lent Message

Presiding Bishop's Lent Message

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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori presents a challenge in her Lent Message 2013 to pray, fast, study and give alms. “As you engage this Lent, I would encourage you to pray, to fast, to act in solidarity with those who go without,” she offers. ...

Justin Welby Confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury

Justin Welby Confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury

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The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Justin Welby, has officially become the Archbishop of Canterbury at a ceremony, known as the ‘Confirmation of Election’, which took place in the context of an act of worship in St Paul's Cathedral today.

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