St. Michael’s celebrates milestones
The Celebration was a callback to the 1940’s and ’50’s… classic cars and classic music, all to celebrate 75 years. – Grosse Point, MI
St. Michael’s Episcopal raises 10K for refugees
A “Huge Tag Sale” held May 7 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church brought in approximately $9,800 which will be allocated to help local refugee and asylum-seeker resettlement efforts. – Brattleboro, VT
At Episcopal services, worshippers mourn school massacre victims amid calls to stop gun violence
Congregations and church leaders are honoring the victims of last week’s deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. – National
5 candidates for president, vice president to participate in upcoming House of Deputies forums
Julia Ayala Harris and Rachel Taber-Hamilton are among those seeking positions. – National
St. John’s rector reflects on the church’s 200 years
Rector Megan Castellan: Two hundred years is a pretty good history for an American church, but it is a double-edged sword. – Ithaca, NY
Portland church builds labyrinth for community to use
According to the Labyrinth Society, there are more than 250 labyrinths in New England. – Portland, ME
Presiding bishop nominating committee cancels plan to be at General Convention; will offer range of engagement opportunities
The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop said during its May 24-26 meeting that it will forgo being present at The Episcopal Church’s now-shorter and smaller General Convention in July. – National
Registration open for United Thank Offering’s Great EpisGOpal Race
The Great EpisGOpal Race returns this fall, featuring a partnership between the United Thank Offering and Episcopal Migration Ministries in its third year. This popular fundraiser offers multiple ways to participate and raise funds to support special ministries and missions.
Registration is open online for the virtual race, scheduled for Sept. 3-11.