[Episcopal News Service] The Disciplinary Board for Bishops has certified to Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori that Diocese of South Carolina Bishop Mark Lawrence has abandoned the Episcopal Church “by an open renunciation of the discipline of the church.”

New facts and figures about membership in the Episcopal Church have been posted on the Research page: www.episcopalchurch.org/research

The Rev. Canon Dr. Gregory S. Straub, who will retire as executive secretary of the General Convention of the Episcopal Church on January 1 after nearly eight years and three General Conventions, was awarded the inaugural House of Deputies Medal today.

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has written to the presidential candidates, urging President Barack Obama and the Hon. Mitt Romney “to use the debate forum to articulate strong support for a just and peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as...

A scientist who gave up his job in alternative technology to train as a vicar stars in a new TV series starting next week. Marcus Zipperlen from Wales was one of a number of trainee priests who were followed around for a year by the cameras at St. Michael’s College, Cardiff. His journey...

Georgia Army National Guard Capt. Andrew Lane is a man on a mission. If it’s recyclable, “Captain PLaneT” aims to keep it out of the local landfill – and earn cash for his parish while he’s at it.

The Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, former rector of St. Alban’s, Waco, was consecrated bishop in the Episcopal Church in Tyler on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Fisher was elected bishop suffragan at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, on June 2, 2012.

The Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, former rector of St. Alban’s, Waco, will be consecrated bishop in the Episcopal Church in Tyler on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Fisher was elected bishop suffragan at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, on June 2, 2012.