Church of England’s 2023 strategic investment focuses on doubling number of children, young people

The Episcopal Church’s Office of Indigenous Ministries hosted a June 25, 2024 panel discussion on Indigenous boarding schools and the church’s historic role in operating at least 34 of them of throughout the United States. Boarding school survivors Pearl Chanar, an Athabaskan tribal member and co-chair of General Convention’s Indigenous boarding schools research commission, right,…

The Rev. Grace Kim, a chaplain and licensed counselor serving in the U.S. Army, imposes ashes on soldiers on Ash Wednesday. Photo: Courtesy of Grace Kim [Episcopal News Service] The Rev. Grace Kim, a chaplain and licensed counselor serving in the U.S. Army, works 24/7, 365 days a year. She wakes up every day at…

[The Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has urged “deep reflection and meaningful change” in response to the findings of the Grenfell Inquiry final report, released on Sept. 4. Condemning the “systematic dishonesty” that contributed to the deaths of 72 people, Welby has called for the creation of a fairer,…

[World Council of Churches] World Council of Churches general secretary the Rev. Jerry Pillay extended congratulations to Francis Kuria Kagema after his appointment as the new secretary general for the Religions for Peace World Council. “I note with appreciation the work you have done to advance your organization’s mission in building bridges of understanding and cooperation among…

The Episcopal Church’s Office of Indigenous Ministries hosted a June 25, 2024 panel discussion on Indigenous boarding schools and the church’s historic role in operating at least 34 of them of throughout the United States. Boarding school survivors Pearl Chanar, an Athabaskan tribal member and co-chair of General Convention’s Indigenous boarding schools research commission, right,…

The Rev. Grace Kim, a chaplain and licensed counselor serving in the U.S. Army, imposes ashes on soldiers on Ash Wednesday. Photo: Courtesy of Grace Kim [Episcopal News Service] The Rev. Grace Kim, a chaplain and licensed counselor serving in the U.S. Army, works 24/7, 365 days a year. She wakes up every day at…

[The Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has urged “deep reflection and meaningful change” in response to the findings of the Grenfell Inquiry final report, released on Sept. 4. Condemning the “systematic dishonesty” that contributed to the deaths of 72 people, Welby has called for the creation of a fairer,…

[World Council of Churches] World Council of Churches general secretary the Rev. Jerry Pillay extended congratulations to Francis Kuria Kagema after his appointment as the new secretary general for the Religions for Peace World Council. “I note with appreciation the work you have done to advance your organization’s mission in building bridges of understanding and cooperation among…

[Diocese of Michigan] Two historic Episcopal churches in Detroit, Michigan, will be converted into “climate resilience hubs” using modern technology. The program is part of a $20 million federal grant initiative designed to help communities tackle environmental and climate justice challenges. Christ Church and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church are among 15 faith-based and food assistance…