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[Episcopal News Service] The archbishop of Wales, the Most Rev. Andrew John, announced on June 27 his immediate resignation as archbishop and his Aug. 31 resignation as bishop of the Diocese of Bangor. His announcement came three days after the body that manages the church’s property and financial assets met to discuss issues at Bangor…

One Sunday each month between September and April, St. James’ Episcopal Church in Waimea, Hawai‘i, hosts Teen Tech, where high school students teach senior citizens how to use electronic devices and navigate the internet. Photo: Courtesy of Susan Acacio [Episcopal News Service] On the Big Island of Hawai‘i, there’s no Apple Store Genius Bar or…

[Episcopal News Service] The Fresno, California-based Diocese of San Joaquin on July 1 announced a slate of four candidates for the diocese’s sixth bishop. They are: The Rev. Anna Carmichael, the Diocese of San Joaquin’s canon to the ordinary and transition officer since 2016; The Rev. Rob Keim, rector of St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church in…

[World Council of Churches] Before being evacuated on June 16-17 , accompaniers from the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel reported increased physical violence against Palestinians by Israeli security forces and settlers. One accompanier who was working in Jordan Valley left in tears, saying, “We made great friendships here, and…

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Sebastopol, California, opened its Playground Cafe on June 7 and it has quickly become a popular destination for families and neighbors. Photo courtesy of Christy Laborda Harris [Episcopal News Service] The Playground Café is first a playground – slide, tunnel, a kids’ playhouse and games for young and old –…

Yemeni children. Photo courtesy of Bill Schwartz [Episcopal News Service] The ongoing Yemeni civil war has led to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises since it started nearly 11 years ago, with hundreds of thousands of people dead, millions of people displaced, large-scale famine and a lack of access to health care, petroleum and…

[Church of England] Cathedrals and larger churches this month will host around 100 ordination services for deacons and priests from diverse backgrounds who have responded to God’s call in their lives. They will join nearly 20,000 other clergy who are actively serving communities across England. Stories of individuals who will be ordained this summer will be…

Primate-elect Shane Parker walks to St. Paul’s Cathedral to greet General Synod. Photo: Anglican Church of Canada [Church of Canada General Synod] The Rt. Rev. Shane Parker, bishop of Ottawa, was elected the 15th primate of the Anglican Church of Canada on June 26, 2025, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Ontario, during the 44th…

[Anglican Taonga]  The Diocese of Waiapu  has seen a boost in new mission activities with the Rev. Carl Tinnion backing new ministries as “Mission Rejuvenator” over the last three years. In 2022, Waiapu Bishop Andrew Hedge invited Carl Tinnion to bring his fresh perspective and missional energy into the eastern North Island diocese, inspired by…

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Bluff, Utah, is one of the churches that make up the Episcopal Church in Navajoland, which includes parts of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. Photo: St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church [Episcopal News Service – Linthicum Heights, Maryland] The Episcopal Church welcomed its newest diocese on June 24 – the Missionary Diocese…