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Diocese of New York establishes credit union to expand community access to financial services

The credit union, a diocesan start-up ministry, received its federal charter in November.

Del Mar church turned into homeless shelter for two weeks

St Peter’s Episcopal Church has transformed its parish hall into a temporary shelter – Del Mar, CA

St. Philip’s awards $100,500 in grants to nonprofits

The ECW’s grant funds come from proceeds of The Shop of St. Philip’s – Brevard, NC

Rev. Haynie leads at St. Nicholas

The Rev. Amy Haynie is a former nurse who has been appointed rector of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Midland, TX.

St. John’s hosts 60th annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log show

The Rev. Gayle Catinella, pastor, said the festival celebrates the holiday season as the Feast of Epiphany. – Youngstown, OH

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holy Eucharist

Sunday, January 15, 11:15 am eastern, Live at The National Cathedral

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Episcopalians can participate in these virtual and in-person celebrations

Dioceses and parishes across The Episcopal Church will honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday weekend

Meet Robin Woodberry, deacon-in-charge at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Rev. Dr. Robin Woodberry is the deacon-in-charge of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Canton, OH

After Dark at All Saints readies for new season

Course offerings range from wine tasting to surf casting, proceeds go to nonprofits – Southern Shores, NC

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Covington concert reception brings musicians and fans together at Christ Episcopal Church

Social hour with wine and light d’oeuvres followed the Christmas concert. – New Orleans

Meet Robin Woodberry, deacon-in-charge at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

She was licensed as a minister in the Baptist tradition in March 1995 and ordained in June 2005. – Canton, OH

Pauli Murray: The “Jane Crow” Feminist and Episcopal Saint on the Front Line for Racial Justice.

An annual feast day is held for Episcopal saint Pauli Murray, the first Black woman to be ordained by the denomination. – National

Hays church offers free Thursday night spaghetti dinners

Members of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church had a simple idea — they wanted to feed people.

Religious Life Sunday to shine spotlight on Episcopal communities, monastic orders

The Community of the Mother of Jesus is one of 14 Christian communities canonically recognized by The Episcopal Church.

Episcopal Relief & Development Welcomes Three New Board Members

Episcopal Relief & Development is pleased to welcome the Rev. Canon Dr. Michele V. Hagans, the Rev. Christine Purcell and Mr. John Van de Weert to the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2023.

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Opinion: An Episcopal priest wrestles with the ethics of abortion

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Northern California church holds multicultural Advent celebration with Indigenous hymns, Mexican pageant

It’s all part of an effort to “create new ways of looking at Advent,” said choir director Suzanne Jubenville. – Davis, CA

Warm sit-down meals back on the menu at Episcopal Church’s soup kitchen

People are getting hungrier ’‘People are getting hungrier’

Diocese of Newark, NJ, church’s food ministry sprouts new possibilities, including hydroponic gardening

“We started as a small group in the basement,” recalled Gail Storero, 86, a church member since age 6.

Altar societies are ministries of quiet service in church communities

“This group of dedicated women and men help ensure everything is how it needs to be. ” – Baton Rouge, LA

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Girl Scout Troops Stuff Stockings for Charity

Two Girl Scout troops recently helped at the All Saints Episcopal Church in Scotch Plains with their Stuff a Stocking project. Scotch Pains, NJ

Online Christmas services are plentiful across Episcopal Church as virus concerns linger

Episcopalians all over the world can view livestreamed and pre-recorded Christmas services and celebrations from congregations of all sizes

The Charming Small Town In New Jersey That Is Home To One Of The State’s Oldest Log Cabins And Churches

Ironically, the Trinity Episcopal “Old Swedes” Church was built as a log cabin chapel in 1703.

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Beloved Community celebrates 170-year history

On Dec. 6, the Beloved Community of Intercession Episcopal and Redeemer Lutheran churches celebrated its rich history in the area. – WI

Spiritual service honors lost loved ones during holiday season

The foundation has held an annual service, open to all regardless of religious denominations, to honor those missing from the holidays. – East Lyme, CT

Faith Exodus

Climate change and Christianity: Some Chattanooga area believers find small acts of stewardship are a start

Chattanooga-area participation has been slim so far, but Angela Dittmar intends to put a new St. Paul’s Episcopal Church project in the running.

As attendance dips, churches change to stay relevant for a new wave of worshippers

It’s Sunday morning and a small group sits around a fire pit in a community garden under the limbs of an expansive box elder tree – Knoxville, TN

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Quilters, knitters, crocheters use skills for ministry

“As it was created, you were prayed for, asking the Lord to give you many blessings.” – Oregon

In a solemn tradition, families gather and reflect at the annual Vigil of Remembrance for those killed in impaired driving crashes

…the vigil is a fitting ceremony — “There’s no tears, just thinking.” – Pittsfield, MA

A ‘general store’ in the spirit of St. Nicholas

The church also holds a regular “jumbo” shop every Tuesday, Thursday and the first and third Saturday of every month. – New London, CT

Trinity Episcopal Church celebrates ordination of new pastor

Rev. Sarah Diener-Schlitt will be ordained to the priesthood at Trinity Episcopal Church in Houghton, MI

Giving, pantry and coat trees

…the tree stays in place year around. It is replenished regularly by volunteers with socks, knit hats, personal hygiene items and even dog treats.

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New reverend, community garden installed at Trinity Pro-Cathedral

“I am confident that the Episcopal Churches of the West Branch Convocation can be a witness to God’s love in our region,” said Mother Lauri. – Central PA

Two new clergy members join local Episcopal parish

Cox currently serves as priest-in-residence on the staff of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Middletown. – Cape Cod, MA

Historic church in Tombstone, Arizona – ‘the town too tough to die’ – gains new life

The church has survived earthquakes and desert monsoons over the last 140 years.

Diocese of Oregon lists headquarters for sale, seeking more accessible and flexible space

“Since becoming your bishop in February 2021, I have heard many of you encouraging us to relocate to an area that reflects the mission and ministry of the diocese ”

Pajama drive brings Northwestern Pennsylvania community together to help children in need

There’s a good way to tell it’s November in Oil City, Pennsylvania

Demand rises at food pantries, including in Hudson Valley

Deacon Irma Bahr-Madrid could spend her weekends doing anything, but she’s spent them, for years, helping people in need

UP group sheds light on state’s history of Native American boarding schools

In an effort to “Americanize” native children, they were forced to cut their hair, abandon their language, and denounce non-Christian beliefs.

Equity a topic as Trinity Episcopal hosts World AIDS Day event (L.A. PARKER COLUMN)

The Diocese of New Jersey outreaches through a Trinity Episcopal Cathedral World AIDS Day event on Dec. 1.

Bishop Carol Gallagher appointed assistant bishop of Diocese of Massachusetts

Gallagher has been serving in the Diocese of Massachusetts since November 2018

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Episcopal churches in Colorado offer prayers, support after deadly rampage at LGBTQ+ club

“Our hearts go out to the victims and their families as we hold them in our prayers….”

With jazz, incense, hands on her head, Louisiana Episcopalians ordain a woman bishop

Rev. Anne B. Jolly selected to be next Bishop of Ohio

Rev. Anne B. Jolly is the first woman to be chosen as a bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio

Local Episcopal churches help eliminate $1.68 million in medical debt

“While we may have some control over our health, most emergencies that lead to medical debt are unexpected and largely unavoidable…” –  Washington County, PA

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Washougal names new vicar

Annie Calhoun, who replaces retired vicar Kathleen Patton, has ‘heart for outreach’ – Washougal, WA

Episcopal Church releases 2021 parochial report data, offering snapshot of pandemic disruption

The summaries of churchwide membership, attendance and revenue figures offer the fullest statistical picture yet of the unprecedented disruption to parish life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

New film explores Episcopal Church’s groundbreaking history of ethical investing

…highlights the church’s pioneering efforts in conducting socially responsible investing more than a half-century ago.

Local Episcopalian Women’s Group Has Crafted Christmas Stockings For 72 Years

Since 1950, the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) group of Yankton has been handcrafting brightly colored, personalized, felt Christmas stockings

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Central Florida’s canon prohibiting same-sex marriage becomes issue in bishop election

At the root of that contradiction is a diocesan canon restricting marriage to “one woman and one man.”

Bike program coming to Englewood

“…one way to keep the program going is to coordinate with bike shops and churches that have a bike repair program.” – FL

Nonprofit started by teen to help mothers opens new location in Eagan a decade later

…to help mothers and children who need clothes, school supplies or anything else they may need. – Minneapolis, MN

Blessing of grounds Wednesday for International African American Museum

The museum broke ground in 2020 after 20 years of planning. – Charleston, SC

Faith: Learning from people of different faiths, places can build connection

At St. Matthew’s we value people being their authentic selves as they grow closer to God and one another. – Austin, TX

Church Gets Hands Dirty in Drive for Affordable Housing

The church contributed $11,000 to the project, including the purchase of the plants and actual planting.

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Lafayette Chief Estorge promises transparency, community investment: ‘I am ready to get started’

Estorge said her faith has been central to her life and career and she hopes to bring that to the department in the form of a chaplain program. – Lafayette, LA

Vivienne Daly celebrates 105

Daly was born in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, in 1917, when the country was known as British Guiana – Baltimore, MD

Mapping Georgetown: A ‘Keeper of the Keys’ at St. John’s Episcopal

“We are thankful to the work and legacy of Frida Burling, the House Tour’s guiding light for so many years…” – Georgetown, DC

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church to host Celtic services beginning this month

The Celtic Candlelight and Communion Service incorporates ages-old Celtic traditions, music, candlelight, and readings related to themes with roots in the natural world. – Longmeadow, MA

Louisville-area food banks trying to keep up with increased community demand ahead of Thanksgiving

CLCM partners with the Calvary Episcopal Church’s pantry downtown, which Lowe said served more than 1,800 in October.

Meet the new bishop of the Episcopal Church of Utah

Bishop Spiegel wants to ensure everyone who attends the Episcopal Church feels safe and comfortable.

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