A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council

Executive Council members gathered for our first meeting of this triennium

New Jersey convent welcomes its first new postulants in over a dozen years; TikTok played a role

Two new postulants to the century-old convent building in Mendham, New Jersey.

For the Daughertys, cooking over 200 Thanksgiving meals at All Saints Episcopal Church for North County seniors is a family tradition

The program started 40 years ago.

Episcopal Church loses nearly 40K members, but sees worship attendance grow

For the second consecutive year, the denomination saw a rise in average Sunday worship attendance

New Jersey parents explore ways to talk to adult children about their disinterest in church

There is a largely unspoken tension between parents and their adult children in many Episcopal families.

Sean Rowe wants to realign the Episcopal Church

Rowe’s been chosen to bring some fiscal and organizational restructuring to a denomination in decline.

How a Baptist found common grace in the Episcopal Church

“We sing to the same God, even if our approach to the Lord’s Supper, baptism and leadership differs wildly.”

Former Green Bay, Wisconsin, church becomes new home for women and families in recovery

Amanda’s House is more than just a residence; it is a safe haven where women and their children can find the support they need to reclaim their lives.

Midwinter Student / Young Adult Retreat

February 7-9, 2025 Chicago, IL

Open to students in higher education and young adults Registration 

Friday, Feb 7: 4 pm – Arrive at the HI Chicago Hostel (24 E Ida B. Wells Drive) and check in any time after 4pm.

6:30 pm- Program Begins – Snacks, fellowship, and music in the Nichols Room.

Sunday, Feb 9: 12 noon-ish – end after Eucharist on Sunday Morning

Trafficking: Faithful Response and Support

Join this online course to learn how to recognize human trafficking and support those reentering our community after human exploitation.  This 90 minute course will introduce participants to the basics of trafficking, how to respond when trafficking is suspected, and how their community can help those on their journey from surviving to thriving.

Monday, Jan 13, 2025, 7-8:30 pm ET / 6-7:30 pm CT

Registration link

Thursday, Jan 30, 2025, 7:30-9 pm ET / 6:30- 8 pm CT

Registration link

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