Casting Out Fear: Ending Transgender Discrimination
June 28, 2016 Dear People of God in the Episcopal Church: We all know that some things in holy Scripture can be confusing, hard to understand, or open to various ways of understanding. But some essential teachings are clear and incontrovertible. Jesus tells us to love...40 Years On: Thoughts on Gender Equality in the Episcopal Church
President Jennings delivered these remarks on June 8, 2016 to the opening session of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church meeting in Chaska, Minnesota: Good morning, and welcome to Chaska. It’s my second time visiting Chaska, and I love it here. Chaska’s...
The Rev. Robert Sessum, Ten-Time Deputy, Awarded House of Deputies Medal
President Jennings visits Diocese of Lexington May 12, 2016—On May 1, the Rev. Robert Sessum, a ten-time deputy to General Convention from the Diocese of Lexington, was awarded the House of Deputies Medal by President Gay Clark Jennings during her visit to the Church...Statement from the Presiding Bishop
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry read this statement to the staff of the Episcopal Church Center in a meeting at 2 pm Eastern today. April 4, 2016 Thank you for gathering today. As you know on December 9, 2015 I placed Bishop Stacy Sauls, Chief Operating Officer, Mr....Curry vs. Jennings Challenge: A Final Four contest to benefit Episcopal Relief & Development
The Most Rev. Michael Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, was previously the bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina. He roots for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the House of Deputies of the Episcopal...From the President
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