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The Rev. Jo Ann Jaén Lagman of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago has been named Asiamerica missioner for The Episcopal Church. A family medicine physician by training, she serves as rector of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Aurora, Illinois. Read more at https://www.episcopalchurch.org/publicaffairs/the-rev-jo-ann-lagman-named-episcopal-church-missioner-for-asiamerica-ministries/

Walk the Way of Love with Jesus! Our new resource for kids is easy to take anywhere. Playing cards and activities help children grow in faith. Find out more at iam.ec/bwol.

"Love God, Love God's World" is more than a curriculum; it's a call to action for all Episcopalians. With nine sessions of rich content, you'll explore films, readings, and discussions that deepen your understanding and commitment to creation care. Start your journey today at https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/creation-care/love-god-love-gods-world.

Looking for an Episcopal congregation to worship with this weekend? Visit the Episcopal Asset Map to find the closest congregations to you at www.episcopalassetmap.org. Learn more about updating your church's page on the map here: https://iam.ec/howtomap.

The BIG Way of Love for Kids follows the Way of Love, encouraging children to pray, learn, and love like Jesus. Discover more at iam.ec/bwol.

Dive into the transformative journey of creation care with "Love God, Love God's World." This nine-session, film-based curriculum is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their connection with the environment through faith-based reflections and compelling films. Join us and discover new ways to learn, pray, advocate, and conserve. Learn more at https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/creation-care/love-god-love-gods-world-curriculum/.

Introducing The BIG Way of Love for Kids! 🎉 A new discipleship resource designed to help children grow in faith through fun activities and playing cards. Learn more at iam.ec/bwol.

The Episcopal Church works every day to be a church that looks and acts like Jesus. Your support of our Bless Annual Appeal helps us achieve this mission. 🙏

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Now available: Love God, Love God's World. Learn more and register your small group for this coming fall at https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/creation-care/love-god-love-gods-world-curriculum/.

Three guiding principles shape our belief system and the mission of the Bless Annual Appeal. 💛

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You are wanted, loved, and belong. ❤️🏳️‍🌈 Join us in helping more experience God’s unconditional, unselfish, sacrificial, and redemptive love.

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As announced at the close of the 81st General Convention, the installation of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe will be a simpler, scaled-down event this fall with a view toward reducing carbon footprint and increasing virtual engagement and participation.

The installation service will take place on Nov. 2 at the Chapel of Christ the Lord in The Episcopal Church Center in New York City with a prelude beginning at 10 a.m. ET and the service starting at 11 a.m. ET. There will be an extensive livestream production to support churchwide access and participation.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend virtually—and dioceses should begin thinking about organizing watch parties. The Episcopal Church Office of Communication will be supporting those efforts with customizable invitations and other assets, with more information available in the coming months.

Save the date for Presiding Bishop-elect Rowe’s installation service As announced at the close of the 81st General Convention, the installation of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe will be a simpler, scaled-down event this fall with a view toward reducing carbon footprint and increasing virtual engagement and participation.

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The Episcopal Church has opened applications for appointments to various interim bodies created by General Convention. These committees, commissions, and task forces are essential in carrying out the church’s work between conventions and addressing key priorities for the 2025-2027 triennium.

Applications open for Episcopal Church interim bodies

Interested in serving on an interim body of The Episcopal Church? These committees, commissions, and task forces are essential in carrying out the church’s work between conventions and addressing key priorities for the 2025-2027 triennium.

Applications are open today and due Aug. 5.

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Applications open for Episcopal Church interim bodies The Episcopal Church has opened applications for appointments to various interim bodies created by General Convention. These committees, commissions, and task forces are essential in carrying out the church’s work between conventions and addressing key priorities for the 2025-2027 triennium.

There is still time to help assess leadership development in The Episcopal Church!

The Department of Faith Formation is partnering with the well-respected research team at Sacred Playgrounds to survey current and upcoming leaders about how we can be most effective at raising up young adults for leadership. The initiative is called the Episcopal Church Leadership Project and is funded by a generous grant from our friends at Trinity Wall Street.

Call and Leadership Development in The Episcopal Church Thank you for participating in this important project examining leadership development in the Episcopal Church!

There is still time to help assess leadership development in The Episcopal Church!

The Department of Faith Formation is partnering with the well-respected research team at Sacred Playgrounds to survey current and upcoming leaders about how we can be most effective at raising up young adults for leadership. The initiative is called the Episcopal Church Leadership Project and is funded by a generous grant from our friends at Trinity Wall Street. Here is the link to the clergy/church leader survey:

Call and Leadership Development in The Episcopal Church Thank you for participating in this important project examining leadership development in the Episcopal Church!

Seven young adults have been named to The Episcopal Church’s second cohort of Eco-Justice Fellows, an innovative program that seeks to strengthen a faith-based response to ecological repair among new leaders.

Episcopal Church’s Creation Care names 2024 Eco-Justice Fellows

The Church Pension Group announces the release of its online 2024 Annual Report (cpg.org/annualreport2024). Through a series of videos, articles, and graphics, the Annual Report offers reflections from the new chair of The Church Pension Fund Board of Trustees, a summary of The Church Pension Fund’s investment performance, and a description of some recent commitments CPG has made in technology, talent, and vendor management for the benefit of the Church.

Further information: https://episcopalnewsservice.org/pressreleases/church-pension-group-releases-its-2024-annual-report/

From Presiding Bishop Michael Curry: "Just two weeks ago at General Convention, we welcomed Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and heard him speak passionately about peace and the life-saving work of the Al-Ahli Anglican Hospital in Gaza. Today I am deeply troubled to learn that the Israeli Defense Forces closed this hospital." Read more at the link.

Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on Anglican hospital closure in Gaza Just two weeks ago at General Convention, we welcomed Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and heard him speak passionately about peace and the life-saving work of the Al-Ahli Anglican Hospital in Gaza. Today I am deeply troubled to learn that the Israeli Defense Forces close...

Congratulations to the new Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin! The closing section of the House of Bishops on Friday afternoon saw the celebration of this collaborative effort, as well as tributes to Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe and Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry.

Photo credit: Randall Gornowich

June 27, 2024 - Since 2023, the congregation of Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville has mounted placards documenting victims and locations of mass shootings throughout the United States. Our diocesan deputies were presented with the placards whose locations fall inside of their dioceses in the House of Deputies this morning. There are 656 placards. Deputies carried the placards to the Bishops United Against Gun Violence General Convention witness in Jefferson Square Park. Watch video of the witness below.

Bishops Against Gun Violence 06-2024

Scaled-down installation planned for Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe

“With gratitude to all involved, I have decided to begin this ministry in a new way,” [Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop-elect] Rowe said. “With a simple service at the Church Center that will include everyone via livestream, we can care for God’s creation by reducing our collective carbon footprint. I have great respect and admiration for the ministry of Washington National Cathedral. My seating will take place in the following months, and I am grateful to Dean Hollerith and the cathedral staff as we plan for that event.” Episcopal Diocese of Washington



Read the release here: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/publicaffairs/scaled-down-installation-planned-for-presiding-bishop-elect-sean-rowe/

June 27, 2024 - Since 2023, the congregation of Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville has mounted placards documenting victims and locations of mass shootings throughout the United States.

Our diocesan deputies were presented with the placards whose locations fall inside of their dioceses in the House of Deputies this morning. There are 656 placards. Deputies carried the placards to the Bishops United Against Gun Violence General Convention witness in Jefferson Square Park.

Photo credit: Randall Gornowich

Thursday, June 27, 2024 - Bishops United Against Gun Violence marched to Jefferson Square Park in Louisville, KY this morning to make a witness against gun violence. Youth from several dioceses spoke out about their fear and struggles with the issue, the leading cause of death in their age group. They, and our bishops, pleaded that we all speak up and use the gifts God has given us to help end this epidemic. Watch a video about the event created by The Episcopal Church here: https://episcopalchurch.wistia.com/medias/vxjzlc0853

Photo credit: Randall Gornowich