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A Message to God's People, from the Bishops of the Episcopal Church

A Message to God's People, from the Bishops of the Episcopal Church

As we prepare for Easter and the joyous celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we send you greetings from Navasota, Texas where we gathered for the spring meeting of the House of Bishops.

22 March 2007

ECUSA Bishops request meeting with Archbishop of Canterbury, Primates' Standing Committee

ECUSA Bishops request meeting with Archbishop of Canterbury, Primates' Standing Committee

Responding to the recent Anglican Primates' Communiqué, the Episcopal Church's House of Bishops, meeting March 20 in Navasota, Texas, expressed “an urgent need for us to meet face to face with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the members of the Primates' Standing Committee.” 

21 March 2007

Trinity Church encourages partnerships within Worldwide Anglican Communion

Trinity Church encourages partnerships within Worldwide Anglican Communion

The Revd Dr. James H. Cooper, rector of Trinity Church-St. Paul's Chapel, in New York City, announced the distribution of grants totalling $1 million, with a special focus on building global partnerships among Episcopal dioceses in the United States and international partners within the 70 nation Anglican Communion.

19 March 2007

Archbishop of Mexico becomes Patron of Inclusive Church

Archbishop of Mexico becomes Patron of Inclusive Church

Inclusive Church is pleased to announce that the Archbishop of Mexico, the Most Revd Carlos Touche-Porter, has agreed to be Patron of Inclusive Church.

 

15 March 2007

Archbishop Ndungane summarizes TEAM's work

Archbishop Ndungane summarizes TEAM's work

As it concluded its eight-day conference on March 14, the Towards Effective Anglican Mission (TEAM) conference issued 10 recommendations meant to help to guide dioceses and parishes as they strive to live out their mission in the world.

15 March 2007

TEAM: Archbishop of Cape Town urges conference to answer God's call to mission

TEAM: Archbishop of Cape Town urges conference to answer God's call to mission

Working together can teach Communion how to deal with differences, Archbishop Ndungane says

08 March 2007

Archbishop Williams tells opening TEAM Eucharist follow martyrs' example

Archbishop Williams tells opening TEAM Eucharist follow martyrs' example

Saying that the ‘Holy Spirit looks like the person next to you,’ Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams told the nearly 1,000 people attending the opening Eucharist of the Towards Effective Anglican Mission (TEAM) conference that the Holy Spirit is revealed in the faces of those who are ‘trying to do the work of Jesus Christ.’

08 March 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury upholds MDGs among Communion's top priorities

Archbishop of Canterbury upholds MDGs among Communion's top priorities

The strategies embodied in the Millennium Development Goals are the focus of an international conference titled ‘Towards Effective Anglican Mission.’ Known by its acronym TEAM, the week-long conference will welcome more than 350 Anglicans to Boksburg in South Africa, beginning with an opening Eucharist March 7 at All Souls Anglican Church in Tsakane.

07 March 2007

Executive Council letter affirms Episcopal Church's welcome to all people

Executive Council letter affirms Episcopal Church's welcome to all people

The Episcopal Church's Executive Council, at the close of its three-day meeting in Portland, Oregon, acted ‘clearly to affirm that our position as a church is to welcome all persons.’

06 March 2007

A conversation with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori

A conversation with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori

A February 28 live webcast originating from Trinity Church, Wall Street, opened with introductory remarks from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori centering on the recent Primates' Meeting in Tanzania. Following her comments, she answered questions from a live studio audience as well as phone and e-mail inquiries.

01 March 2007