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[Diocese of Wisconsin] The Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin, in a demonstration of faith, community and transformation, has given a former church property in Green Bay to the Mandolin Foundation, creating a […]
At COP29, religious leaders call for ‘regeneration and renewal of our only planetary home’
[World Council of Churches] At COP29, religious leaders are emphasizing the need to care for the creation that God made, and to safeguard the most vulnerable who have contributed the […]
To feel safe in the pews, trauma must be acknowledged, spiritual directors say
[Religion News Service] Trauma-informed care is a growing movement across the world, and in the past decade, spiritual directors have increasingly used its methods to deal with clients who suffer from religious […]
Caution urged after discussion of ‘hypotheses’ at Church of Canada’s Council of General Synod
[Anglican Journal — Church of Canada] The church should stop to consider how the work done by General Synod or the ecclesiastical provinces would be replaced before it responds to a […]
Coalition of global organizations calls for immediate release of Armenian prisoners
[World Council of Churches] The World Evangelical Alliance, in collaboration with the World Council of Churches, Christian Solidarity International and a coalition of global organizations, has issued a joint statement […]
Florida priest describes stabbing incident in video interview
[Episcopal News Service] The Rev. Matthew Marino, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Augustine, Florida, described the Oct. 23 stabbing that left him badly injured in a video interview with […]
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to resign over handling of youth abuse scandal
[Episcopal News Service] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will resign under pressure for his delayed response to extensive and devastating allegations of “physical, sexual, psychological and spiritual attacks” by a […]
Young leaders share insights, passion for intergenerational climate justice
[World Council of Churches] A consultation with young people from World Council of Churches member churches enabled discussion and sharing of youth perspectives on the climate emergency, gathering feedback for […]
New Zealand’s Diocese of Wellington produces houses to help meet shortage
[Anglican Taonga] The Diocese of Wellington’s ongoing focus on building homes is paying dividends, when the first two houses from its prefabrication factory were delivered to church land in Whanganui on […]
Archbishop of Canterbury faces calls to resign over delays in reporting child abuse scandal
UPDATE: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has agreed to resign. Full story here. [Episcopal News Service] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is facing increasing pressure to resign after a review […]
Executive Council receptive to presiding bishop’s vision; tensions persist over Spanish translations
[Episcopal News Service – New Brunswick, New Jersey] Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe presented a more detailed vision for the beginning of his nine-year term as denominational leader at a Nov. […]
Bishop Anthony Ball appointed director of the Anglican Centre in Rome
[Anglican Communion Office] The Board of Governors of the Anglican Centre in Rome on Nov. 11 announced the appointment of the Rt. Rev. Anthony Ball as its next executive director. […]
Melbourne Anglicans participate in a campaign to end gender-based violence
[The Melbourne Anglican] Melbourne Anglicans hope to signal to the community that churches can be part of the solution when it comes to preventing violence against women during an upcoming global […]
West Missouri diocese elects Amy Dafler Meaux its ninth bishop
[Diocese of West Missouri] The Diocese of West Missouri on Nov. 9 elected the Very Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux to be its ninth diocesan bishop. She was elected on the […]
UN biodiversity conference inspires, teaches Episcopal delegates ways to support ecosystems
[Episcopal News Service] After 12 days of listening to world leaders discuss aspects of biodiversity and networking with government officials and faith-based partners at the United Nations’ biennial biodiversity conference […]
Episcopal Church 2023 parochial report data shows recovery from pandemic attendance lows
[Episcopal News Service – New Brunswick, New Jersey] The Episcopal Church on Nov. 8 released its latest summary and analysis of the data collected in the parochial reports that are […]
Armed forces bishop to preach Veterans Day sermon livestreamed from Dallas
[Episcopal News Service] St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas, will host its annual livestreamed Veterans Day worship service on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 5:30 p.m. Central. […]
Presiding bishop, deputies’ president open Executive Council meeting at time of great change
[Episcopal News Service – New Brunswick, New Jersey] Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe opened his first Executive Council meeting as chair of the church governing body on Nov. 7 with brief remarks […]
Armenian churches urge the world to pray for hostages, and pursue truth and justice
[World Council of Churches] H.H. Catholicos Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, asked for people to join the prayer for Armenian hostages on Nov. 10. “We are […]
Episcopal leaders respond to former President Donald Trump’s election to second term
[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Church’s two presiding officers and other church leaders are responding to former President Donald Trump’s election to a second term by emphasizing Episcopalians’ baptismal commitment […]
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