12 Aug 2026 0 Comment

Episcopal Farmworker Ministry calls for aid as government decreases H-2A workers’ wages

Episcopal Farmworker Ministry, a ministry in the Diocese of East Carolina based in Dunn, is calling for aid to help serve H-2A farmworkers after the federal government reduced their wages this year. The average hourly wages for...
12 Aug 2026 0 Comment

Episcopal leaders, organizations offer prayers and support for Colombia after earthquake strikes western region

Episcopal leaders are calling for prayers and offering support after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Aug. 10. At least 224 people are dead and more than 1,246 people are injured. “We lift up our prayers for the...
5 Aug 2026 0 Comment

Long Island bishop-elect reflects on faith journey as he prepares to become first Episcopal bishop of Arab descent

When the Rev. Adam James Shoemaker is ordained and consecrated the ninth bishop of Long Island next month, he will become the first Episcopal bishop of Arab and North African descent in The Episcopal Church’s 237-year...
5 Aug 2026 0 Comment

Archbishop of Canterbury ends Africa tour with calls for healing from church’s role in slavery

After renewing her commitment to a controversial £100 million Church of England fund apologizing for the church’s historical ties to the slave trade, Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally ended her 10-day Africa tour Aug. 4, calling...
28 Jul 2026 0 Comment

West Texas diocese applies lessons from 2025 floods to its relief efforts after latest disaster

The impact of severe flooding last week in the central Texas counties known as the Hill Country is still being felt by residents. Since then, Episcopal congregations have joined community efforts to respond to pressing needs there — one...
28 Jul 2026 0 Comment

Momentum grows for Anglican observance of the Feast of Creation in Christ

Several Anglican churches worldwide are preparing to observe the Feast of Creation in Christ this September. In July, the Church of England General Synod approved the addition of the observance into its liturgical calendar. The Feast of...
22 Jul 2026 0 Comment

Washington National Cathedral to host funeral for South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham

Washington National Cathedral has announced it will host the funeral for South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Olin Graham next week, including a tribute from President Donald Trump. The service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Eastern July 28. A native...
22 Jul 2026 0 Comment

Maryland town countersues Episcopal church seeking to close overnight shelter

The legal battle continues to escalate between a Maryland town and an Episcopal church over the church’s overnight shelter for unhoused people. In response to the church’s lawsuit, the town of Ocean City has filed a countersuit, and it...
15 Jul 2026 0 Comment

Young Latin Americans learn about forgiveness, discipleship and leadership at Evento de Jóvenes Episcopales

Young Episcopalians from South American, Central American and Caribbean countries spent the second day of Evento de Jóvenes Episcopales, or EJE26, on July 14 engaged in prayerful reflection and participated in workshops on forgiveness and...