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[Religion News Service — Washington, D.C.] Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay man elected to be an Episcopal bishop in 2003, preaching Nov. 24 at the Washington National Cathedral on […]
Anglican-run Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza to receive $3.4 million in emergency support
[Episcopal News Service] The United Nations Development Program and the Palestinian American Medical Association will provide $3.4 million in emergency support over the next two years to the Episcopal Diocese […]
Virginia priest defends his Eucharistic fast to Court of Review in fight against removal from priesthood
[Episcopal News Service] The churchwide Court of Review on Nov. 25 took up the appeal of a Virginia priest who faces possible deposition, or removal from the priesthood, for refraining […]
Council calls for prayers and solidarity with the people of Haiti
[World Council of Churches] The executive committee of the World Council of Churches has issued a statement calling for prayer on behalf of the people of Haiti, saying in part, […]
Cross of Wales to lead 1500th anniversary celebration of Wales’ oldest city
[Church in Wales] The Cross of Wales, which led the procession in King Charles III’s coronation at Westminster Abbey last year, officially will be received Dec. 1 at the cathedral […]
Dallas church garden’s abundance makes a big impact on its food-insecure community
[Episcopal News Service] Since 2003, Our Saviour Community Garden, located on the grounds of the Church of Our Saviour in Dallas, Texas, has been providing fresh fruits and vegetables to […]
As war in Ukraine passes 1,000 days, people are urged to work for peace
[World Council of Churches] In a statement entitled “Yearning for Just Peace in Europe,” the World Council of Churches Executive Committee recalled with heavy hearts that the war in Ukraine has now […]
Archbishops launch Advent appeal for the Diocese of Jerusalem
[Lambeth Palace] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and the Anglican archbishop in Jerusalem, the Most Rev. Hosam E. Naoum, have issued a joint Advent appeal for Anglicans to pray for […]
Diocese of Jerusalem program lead calls for unlimited humanitarian aid into Gaza
[Anglican Journal] A ceasefire and the free passage of humanitarian aid into Gaza are urgently needed to halt a genocide in progress, an official with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem […]
Canada’s Anglican Indigenous church introduces mental health programs
[Anglican Journal] The Indigenous Anglican church is beginning work on mental health ministries amid a national epidemic of suicides and overdoses in Indigenous communities, Archdeacon Rosalyn Elm, the church’s Indigenous […]
Priest faces fraud allegations at Diocese of Dallas parish, resigns from Nashotah House board
[Episcopal News Service] A priest in the Diocese of Dallas who, until recently, served as chair of the Nashotah House Theological Seminary’s board of directors, has been placed on administrative […]
San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral builds community with arts membership program
[Episcopal News Service] One year ago, Patricia Lee, a longtime San Francisco, California, resident, had no relationship with nearby Grace Cathedral until she went to an organ recital and subscribed […]
Los Angeles faith leaders support City Council’s vote to protect immigrants with ‘Sanctuary City’ ordinance
[Diocese of Los Angeles] Los Angeles City Council members voted Nov. 19 to adopt a “Sanctuary City” ordinance, which would prevent city resources and personnel from being used to help […]
Former Mississippi bishop named assisting bishop in Diocese of Texas
[Episcopal News Service] Texas Bishop Andrew Doyle announced Nov. 21 that former Mississippi Bishop Richard Seage had been selected and agreed to serve as assistant bishop in the Diocese of […]
Virginia priest could be removed from priesthood over ongoing Eucharistic ‘fast’ against racism
[Episcopal News Service] A white Virginia priest has demanded The Episcopal Church atone for its past complicity with white supremacy and racism. Now the Rev. Cayce Ramey, who has embraced […]
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to complete official duties by Jan. 6
[Episcopal News Service] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will complete his official duties by the Feast of the Epiphany – Jan. 6, 2025 – according to a Nov. 20 statement […]
Thirteenth century English church hosts community kitchen after renovations
[Church of England] With a tower dating back almost to the Norman conquest and the majority of the church standing since the 13th century, a renovation project at All Saints, […]
Episcopalians join international Transgender Day of Remembrance, as hatred and violence against LBGTQ+ persons continues to rise
[Episcopal News Service] Episcopal churches nationwide are recognizing Nov. 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance with special worship services and prayer vigils to memorialize those who’ve been targeted and murdered […]
Church of England parishes to receive funds for renewal and revitalization
[Church of England] Nearly $58 million has been earmarked by the Church of England for work to spread the Christian faith across the country, including a program to renew and […]
Wales faith leaders oppose assisted dying bill
[The Church in Wales] Bishops of the Church in Wales have joined other Welsh faith leaders in a statement against a proposed assisted dying bill that is being debated in Parliament. […]
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