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The Rev. Jennifer Adams of the Diocese of Western Michigan testifies May 23 in favor of a resolution endorsing the merger of her diocese with the Diocese of Eastern Michigan. The resolution will be taken up by the 81st General Convention when it convenes June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. [Episcopal News Service] The dioceses of…

[The Church of England] Over the coming months, the Archbishops’ Commission for Racial Justice will be investigating racial incidents in the Church of England. The commission will explore whether systems are in place to address experiences of racism and the extent to which existing policies and procedures are effective. Complaints handling was a key recommendation in…

[World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches participated in the 7th Annual Conference of the European Academy of Religion held in Palermo, Italy, from May 20-23. This year’s conference focused on paradigm shifts in religions, drawing over 1,100 participants to discuss important ecological and theological issues. WCC was represented by the Rev. Benjamin…

General Convention’s Racial Truth-Telling, Reckoning & Healing committees heard testimony on May 23 on three proposed resolutions: the commitment to reparations, increasing the number of people of color in church positions, and the establishment of model policies for anti-racism and racial reconciliation work. Photo: Screenshot [Episcopal News Service] General Convention’s Racial Truth-Telling, Reckoning & Healing…

Christina Reich (right) testifies in favor of Resolution C010 during a hearing of the Accessibility & Inclusion committees, while deputies’ chair the Rev. M.E. Eccles keeps time. Reich, a longtime volunteer with Kairos Prison Ministries, learned last year that the organization has policies that discriminate against members of the LGBTQ+ community. Photo: Zoom screenshot [Episcopal…

Three priests have declared candidacies for House of Deputies vice president. They are, from left, the Rev. Charles Graves IV, the Rev. Ruth Meyers and the Rev. Steve Pankey. [Episcopal News Service] Top churchwide elections are generating increased interest in the run-up to next month’s 81st General Convention, most recently with a third candidate declared…

[Scottish Episcopal Church] As news of a snap General Election dominates the headlines, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has called on politicians to work urgently for a just peace in Israel-Palestine and an end to military action, to help prevent the effects of famine taking an even greater toll on those…

[The Church of England] The latest report on the Church of England’s strategic investment shows how funding in the last year has prioritized doubling the numbers of children and young people, and revitalizing parishes for mission. In the year 2023, Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Funding (SMMI) awarded more than $76 million to Church of England projects…

[World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches has released two new fact sheets shedding light on injustices facing communities in East Jerusalem. Developed as part of an European Union-sponsored project entitled “Maintaining a Lively Palestinian and Bedouin Presence in East Jerusalem Through Protective Presence, Monitoring, Documenting, and Advocacy,” these first two of a…

The Diocese of Spokane in Washington donated $7,500 to Spokane Pride in response to the city’s downtown Pride crosswalk mural being vandalized on May 16, 2024. Photo: Spokane Pride/Facebook [Episcopal News Service] The Diocese of Spokane in Washington donated $7,500 to Spokane Pride in response to the city’s downtown Pride crosswalk mural being vandalized last…