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The Most Revd Sean Rowe is installed as the 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church

The Most Revd Sean Rowe began his nine-year term as the 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church with an investiture service.

04 November 2024

Anglican-Catholic Unity and Mission Commission meets in USA

The steering committee of the International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission (IARCCUM) have met in Washington.

04 October 2024

Funeral of former US President George Bush takes place at Washington National Cathedral

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is leading the State Funeral for former US President George H W Bush in Washington National Cathedral.

05 December 2018

US-based Episcopal Church hosts Washington vigil to protest family-separating immigration policies

Episcopal Church holds Washinton vigil to protest against immigration policies which have seen children separated from parents.

21 June 2018

President Trump’s “America first” policy denounced as “a theological heresy for followers of Christ”

Christian leaders including Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of the US-based Episcopal Church plan a march and vigil at the White House.

11 May 2018

Anglican leaders pay tribute to iconic evangelist Billy Graham

Archbishop Justin Welby has led tributes to US evangelist Billy Graham, who has died today at his home in North Carolina, aged 99.

21 February 2018

Earthquake repairs to Washington National Cathedral could last another decade

An earthquake that struck in August 2011 caused an estimated £25.1 million damage to the stonework of Washington National Cathedral.

05 January 2018

Charlottesville clergy hold anti-racism prayer meeting

Christians leaders held a march and prayer meeting in Charlottesville, Virginia, this weekend in a show of support for minority communities. 

14 August 2017

US Episcopalians pray as President Donald Trump takes office

Prayer services and vigils have been held across America today as Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.

20 January 2017

Episcopal leaders address church’s part in Trump’s inauguration

The involvement of Washington National Cathedral and its choir in the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump has stirred concern in parts of the US-based Episcopal Church.

13 January 2017