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[Episcopal News Service] Longtime leader Alice Garrick, 61, of the Diocese of Raiwind in the Anglican Church of Pakistan passed away on May 27, according to an announcement from the Anglican Communion Office. “Members of the International Anglican Women’s Network have paid tribute to her life and work. She was hugely valued throughout the Anglican…

Between June 2 and July 7, 2024, Trinity Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas, will display a memorial made from T-shirts bearing the names of Harris County gun violence victims. Photo: Hannah Atkins Romero [Episcopal News Service] Episcopal dioceses and churches nationwide are participating in anti-gun violence and pro-gun safety events in June in observance of…

[World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches cohosted for the fourth time an annual webinar to celebrate International Menstrual Hygiene Day. The online event discussed the crucial links between menstrual health and access to water and sanitation, as well as the role of faith-based initiatives in tackling menstrual health taboos. The webinar brought…

[Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spent three days in the Diocese of Gloucester on a prayer and evangelism mission May 24–26. Hosted by Gloucester Bishop Rachel Treweek and her team, it was an opportunity to worship alongside Christians across the diocese and witness first-hand the ways the church is…

[Episcopal News Service] Easton Bishop Santosh Marray, whose diocese serves communities on the eastern end of Maryland, was the subject of two disciplinary complaints alleging inappropriate behavior, according to information posted May 30 to The Episcopal Church’s website. Few details have been released publicly about the allegations, which date back to July 2023. That month,…

[Episcopal News Service] The House of Deputies Rules of Order Committee on May 30 voted to recommend a series of proposals intended to streamline legislative business at General Convention, The Episcopal Church’s primary governing body. The proposals will be taken up by the full house on June 23, the first legislative day of the 81st…

[Episcopal News Service] Massachusetts Bishop Alan Gates was investigated under the church’s Title IV disciplinary canons for removing a female priest’s clergy collar during a worship service, according to newly released information on the case, which has ended in a canonical process known as conciliation between Gates and the priest. The priest, the Rev. Tamra…

General Convention’s Racial Truth-Telling, Reckoning & Healing committees on May 29, 2024, discussed a proposed resolution to encourage Episcopal seminaries and theology schools to incorporate anti-racism education into their curricula. Photo: Screenshot [Episcopal News Service] General Convention’s Racial Truth-Telling, Reckoning & Healing committees on May 29 discussed a proposed resolution to encourage Episcopal seminaries and…

[Office of the Archbishop of York] The Diocese of York will celebrate 30 years since the first ordination of women as priests in the Church of England at a service of Evensong in York Minster on Tuesday, June 4 at 5:30 p.m. local time (12:30 p.m. Eastern). The service will be livestreamed on YouTube. York Minster…

[World Council of Churches] As the World Council of Churches general secretary, the Rev. Jerry Pillay, continued his visit to China, discussions have focused on the contextualization of faith and the strengthening of collaboration with Christians and inter-religious partners. The visit included meetings with the Amity Foundation and various religious and governmental leaders. Pillay paid…