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In Iowa, Episcopal flood relief efforts take many forms
Iowa Bishop Alan Scarfe speaks about the worst flooding in the region in 15 years and how Episcopalians are banding together to provide a variety of services to victims and those cleaning up the mess.Colorado Bishop Rob O Neill on vitality of Jerusalem diocese
The Rt. Rev. Robert O Neill, bishop of the Diocese of Colorado, speaks about the vitality of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and its 37 institutions that provide education, healthcare and vocational training throughout the Holy Land. O Neill was visiting the Jerusalem diocese at the invitation of Anglican BisSudanese priest Michael Kiju Paul
Sudanese priest the Rev. Michael Kiju Paul of St. Lukes Episcopal Church in San Diego speaks about the American Friends of the Episcopal Church of Sudan, which held its last meeting May 30-June 1 in Chicago. Formerly from the Diocese of Kajo Keji in Sudan, Kiju Paul moved to the United States in 1998 to study atSummit on Domestic Poverty
The three-day Summit on Domestic Poverty drew nearly 100 representatives to Arizona May 13-15 to focus on domestic poverty issues.Ireland Archbishop Alan Harper on the Lambeth Conference
Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland Alan Harper speaks about his hopes for the 2008 Lambeth Conference of bishops, set for July 16-August 3 in Canterbury, England.Province VI Synod
Lydia Kelsey, youth missioner for the Diocese of Iowa, and Bronwyn Clark Skov, canon missioner for the Diocese of Minnesota, speak about the Province VI Synod when delegates gathered June 12-14 to share stories of vitality, both as a way to discover new strength for mission and to approach decision-making in a nClosing comments from Executive Council
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson speak at the conclusion of the recent Executive Council meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Rochester Bishop Prince G. Singh
The Rt. Rev. Prince G. Singh speaks about the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester. Singh was ordained and consecrated May 31 as the 8th bishop of Rochester.Canterbury Cathedral Dean Robert Willis
The Very Rev. Robert Willis, dean of Canterbury Cathedral, speaks about the historical significance and ministry of the mother church of the Anglican Communion, underscores its role as a place of pilgrimage and reconciliation, and looks toward the 2008 Lambeth Conference of bishops.Ministering on the Indian reservations of South Dakota Part 1
House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson tells of her experience during a recent three-day visit to the Crow Creek and Lower Brule reservations in the Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota with Bishop Creighton Robertson.Ministering on the Indian reservations of South Dakota Part 2
Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota Bishop Creighton Robertson discusses the joys and challenges of ministry in a place that includes the poorest county in the United States.The Rev. Paul Zahl
The Rev. Dr. Paul F.M. Zahl, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Chevy Chase, Maryland, speaks about his latest book, Grace in Practice: A Theology of Everyday Life, at an April 4 book signing at the Catalyst Café and Books in New York City.News conference: San Joaquin diocesan convention
The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin held a special one-day convention on March 29 at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Lodi. A news conference following the morning session is available as streaming video here.Bishop Christopher Epting: update from the Holy Land
Bishop Christopher Epting, ecumenical and interfaith officer, is accompanying the Presiding Bishop for her March 16-24 pastoral visit to the Holy Land. Epting offers an update March 18 following visits to the Ramallah-based institutions of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and an ecumenical meeting with Bishop MHoly Land update from the Presiding Bishop
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori offers an update from her visit to the Holy Land that has included the Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem, meetings with religious leaders and Israeli and Palestinian human rights advocates; and a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The Presiding BishopPresiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori celebrates Earth Day
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preaches in the Chapel of Christ the Lord at the Episcopal Church Center to celebrate Earth Day.San Joaquin Episcopalians celebrate new beginning
Members of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin who gathered for a special one-day convention on March 29 speak about their future in reorganizing the diocese.Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem
Marking the annual Palm Sunday celebrations and the start of a week-long visit to the Holy Land, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori made Anglican history on March 16 becoming the first woman bishop ever to preach at St. Georges Cathedral in Jerusalem. During the afternoon, singing, dancing and joyful celThe Rev. Naim Ateek, director of Sabeel
The Rev. Naim Ateek, director of Sabeel, an Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center, speaks about the importance of the Presiding Bishops visit and the relationship with Episcopal Church.The Rev. Harold T. Lewis
Lewis, rector of Calvary Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and former staff officer for the Office of Black Ministries, presents his book, A Church for the Future: South Africa as the Crucible for Anglicanism in a New Century. The presentation formed part of a February 8 book signing at Catalyst Café and Books in New York City.The Rev. Stephanie Spellers
Spellers, an Episcopal priest and Cox Fellow and minister for Radical Welcome at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston, Massachusetts, presents her book: Radical Welcome: Embracing God, the Other, and the Spirit of Transformation. The presentation formed part of a February 8 book signing at Catalyst Café aHouse of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson at Moving Forward, Welcoming All
House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson addressed more than 350 people at the Moving Forward, Welcoming All gathering January 26 in the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin.Remain Episcopal President Cindy Smith
Cindy Smith, president of Remain Episcopal, addresses the Moving Forward, Welcoming All celebration in the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin January 26.Navajoland Area Mission Bishop Mark MacDonald
The Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald speaks about his ministry as bishop of the Navajoland Area Mission and the first National Indigenous Bishop in the Anglican Church of Canada.Philippines Prime Bishop Ignacio Soliba
The Prime Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the Philippines, the Most Rev. Ignacio Soliba, speaks about the covenant relationship his province shares with the Episcopal Church and the advantages and challenges of becoming an autonomous province.Bishop Mark MacDonald, Part 2
The Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald speaks about his ministry as bishop of the Navajoland Area Mission and the first National Indigenous Bishop in the Anglican Church of Canada.The Rev. Canon Robert Moore at Moving Forward, Welcoming All
The Rev. Canon Robert Moore, the designated interim pastoral presence for the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin, preached at a worship service as part of the Moving Forward, Welcoming All gathering January 26 in Hanford, California.The Rev. Mark Bozzuti-Jones
The Rev. Mark Bozzuti-Jones preaches at St. Pauls Chapel at Ground Zero in Manhattan on January 13.Brazil Primate Mauricio Andrade
The Most Rev. Maurício José Araújo de Andrade, Primate of the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil and Bishop of Brasilia, speaks about the covenant relationship his province shares with the Episcopal Church. Andrade speaks in Portuguese with English interpretation.Sandra McPhee on covenant relationships
Sandra McPhee, chair of the international concerns committee of Executive Council, speaks about the importance of the relationships between the Episcopal Church and its covenant partners in Brazil, Central America, Liberia, Mexico and the Philippines.Martha Gardner on environmental ministries
Martha Gardner speaks about her work as consultant for environmental ministries in the Episcopal Church.Presiding Bishop, House of Deputies President review Executive Council meeting
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson review the work and decisions of Executive Council at the conclusion of its October 26-28 meeting in Dearborn, Michigan.The Rev. John Kafwanka, Anglican Communion Office
The Rev. John Kafwanka speaks about his role as research/project officer for Mission and Evangelism at the Anglican Communion Office in London, and looks ahead to the 2008 Lambeth Conference of Bishops.Archdeacon Michael S. Kendall
Archdeacon Michael S. Kendall from the Episcopal Diocese of New York speaks about the importance of housing as a right for all people.Pakistan Moderator Alexander John Malik
Bishop Alexander John Malik of Lahore, Moderator of the Church of Pakistan, brings a message of peace and reconciliation in light of ongoing challenges faced by Christians, who are a minority in Pakistan.Episcopal Church Women board president Kay Meyer
Members of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) national board met October 15-19 at the Episcopal Church Center. Board president Kay Meyer of the Diocese of Atlanta speaks about ECW.Presiding Bishop preaches in Dearborn, Michigan
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori reminded the worshippers at Christ Episcopal Church in Dearborn, Michigan, October 28 that human beings are the image of God in earthen vessels. The service formed part of the fall meeting of the Executive Council.Bishop Carol Gallagher
Bishop Carol Gallagher, a member of the Cherokee Nation, shares her perspectives about the history and influence of indigenous people in the U.S. and the importance of raising up Native voices.El Obispo de Colombia Francisco Duque Gómez
El Obispo de Colombia Francisco Duque Gómez recientemente visitó el Centro Episcopal en la ciudad de Nueva York y se expresó sobre la vida y el ministerio de su diócesis, una de las siete que forman la IX Provincia de la Iglesia Episcopal.Presiding Bishop: Reflections from New Orleans
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori speaks at the conclusion of the House of Bishops meeting September 25.September 25 House of Bishops closing news conference
From left, Bishop Nathan Baxter of Central Pennsylvania, Bishop Frank Brookhart of Montana, Bishop Michael Curry of North Carolina, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, Bishop Tom Ely of Vermont, Bishop Chilton Knudson of Maine, Bishop Tom Shaw, SSJE, of Massachusetts.September 24 House of Bishops media briefing Part 2
Atlanta Bishop J. Neil Alexander, Los Angeles Bishop J. Jon Bruno and Puerto Rico Bishop David Alvarez brief the media following the September 24 sessions at the House of Bishops meeting.Presiding Bishop preaches at Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans, Part 2
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preached September 23 at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans, as part of the House of Bishops meeting.Irvin Mayfield plays Amazing Grace
Jazz trumpeter Irvin Mayfield plays Amazing Grace during a September 23 at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans.Archbishop of Canterbury blesses New Orleans church
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, on September 20 blessed the new Church of All Souls in the lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans and visited with residents of the neighborhood.September 24 House of Bishops media briefing Part 1
Atlanta Bishop J. Neil Alexander, Los Angeles Bishop J. Jon Bruno and Puerto Rico Bishop David Alvarez brief the media following the September 24 sessions at the House of Bishops meeting.Presiding Bishop preaches at Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans, Part 1
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preached September 23 at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans, as part of the House of Bishops meeting.Blessing of the Elysian Trumpet
The September 23 Eucharist at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans included the blessing of the Elysian Trumpet, dedicated to the memory of Irvin Mayfield Sr. and all of the victims of Hurricane Katrina.Day of Service puts bishops to work in Mississippi, New Orleans
Bishops, their spouses and their invited guests put down their pens and microphones and picked up work tools September 22 to lend a hand in Gulf Coast recovery efforts.House of Bishops September 21 news conference, Part 1
After two days of talks with the House of Bishops, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams addressed media at a September 21 news conference.House of Bishops September 21 news conference, Part 2
After two days of talks with the House of Bishops, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams addressed media at a September 21 news conference.Archbishop of Canterbury preaches in New Orleans
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, preached at an Ecumenical worship service September 20 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, as part of the House of Bishops meeting.Louisiana Bishop Charles E. Jenkins
As the House of Bishops meets September 20-25 in New Orleans, Louisiana Bishop Charles E. Jenkins offers a progress report two years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the region.National Association of Episcopal Schools
The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman is the new executive director of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), which supports and advocates for the vital work and ministry of those who serve more than 1,000 Episcopal schools.Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative in New Orleans
Brad Powers, executive director of Jericho Road, speaks about the housing initiative of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana that transforms under-used land, rebuilds neighborhoods and empowers communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina.New Orleans murder board
On two plastic boards, posted outside an Episcopal church in the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans, are the names and gender of every murder victim in the city, the date they were killed, and what it was that killed them. Every week, the Rev. Bill Terry adds more names.September 20 House of Bishops Media Briefing
Bishops Robert ONeill of Colorado and Maryland Bishop John Rabb briefed the media at the conclusion of the first day of business at the House of Bishops September 20.The House of Bishops
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori offers an overview of the House of Bishops and speaks about the upcoming September 20-25 meeting in New Orleans.The Living Wage
Archdeacon Michael S. Kendall of the Episcopal Diocese of New York speaks about economic justice and Episcopal support for a Living Wage.Bishop Terry Brown of Malaita (Solomon Islands)
The Diocese of Malaita is in the Solomon Islands and forms part of the Church of the Province of Melanesia. Bishop Terry Brown, a former Asia/Pacific mission co-ordinator for the Anglican Church of Canada, has been Bishop of Malaita for 11 years.Haiti Bishop Jean Zaché Duracin
Bishop Jean Zaché Duracin of the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, one of 11 overseas dioceses of the Episcopal Church, speaks about the history of his church and some of the partnerships and exchange programs with the U.S.-based Episcopal Church.Presiding Bishop visits Ecuador
The two Episcopal dioceses in Ecuador -- the Guayaquil-based Litoral Diocese, and the Quito-based Central Ecuador diocese -- welcomed Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori July 12-18 for visits to congregations, schools and other ministries.Canon Petero Sabune on Prison Ministries
The Rev. Canon Petero Sabune, chaplain at Sing Sing Prison and a member of Executive Council, speaks about prison ministries in the Episcopal Church.Alexander Baumgarten on the Millennium Development Goals
Alexander Baumgarten, international policy analyst in the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations, offers an overview of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), a set of eight quantifiable targets designed to cut poverty in half by 2015.La Revma. Nerva Cot Aguilera
La Rev. Jan Nunley entrevista con los nuevos obispos sufragáneos recientemente consagrados, la Revma. Nerva Cot Aguilera y el Revmo. Ulises Agüero Prendes sobre sus esperanzas para su nuevo ministerio en la Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba.Presiding Bishop visits Colombia
The Episcopal Diocese of Colombia welcomed Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori July 18-22 for visits to congregations, schools and other ministries, including a meeting with the President of Colombia.Presiding Bishop visits Brazil
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori arrived July 6, 2007 in Brazil for a five-day visit to the Anglican-Episcopal Church of Brazil. Jan Nunley spoke with Jefferts Schori about that trip and her meetings with local clergy and laity in Brasilia, Porto Alegre, and Rio de Janeiro.Botswana Bishop Trevor Mwamba
The Rt. Rev. Trevor Mwamba, Bishop of Botswana and dean of the Province of Central Africa, speaks about the Anglican Church in his local context and his vision for his diocese, especially in terms of education and empowerment.Presiding Bishop preaches for 400th anniversary celebration at Jamestown
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preached at the June 24 Eucharist to mark the 400-year heritage of the church in the region.El Revmo. Ulises Agüero Prendes
La Rev. Jan Nunley entrevista con los nuevos obispos sufragáneos recientemente consagrados, la Revma. Nerva Cot Aguilera y el Revmo. Ulises Agüero Prendes sobre sus esperanzas para su nuevo ministerio en la Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba.Presiding Bishop, Bonnie Anderson review Executive Council meeting
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson offer an overview of the recent Executive Council meeting, held June 11-14 in Parsippany, New Jersey.Episcopal Migration Ministries director Richard Parkins
Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), on behalf of the Episcopal Church, carries out the ministry it began more than 60 years ago to relieve the burden of suffering through refugee resettlement and advocacy.Hellen Wangusa, Anglican Observer at the United Nations
Hellen Grace Akwii Wangusa has dedicated years of her life to helping the world become a better place. In this interview, Wangusa speaks about her work as the Anglican Observer at the United Nations and shares her views about the state of the world.Jerusalem Bishop Suheil Dawani
Installed as Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem on April 15, the Rt. Rev. Suheil Dawani speaks about the challenges the Church faces in the Holy Land and shares a vision of peace and reconciliation for Israel and Palestine.Stephen Dzisi on ERD health care initiatives in Africa
Stephen Dzisi, program officer for Africa, speaks about the primary health care initiatives of Episcopal Relief and Development in Africa, including the NetsForLife program.House of Deputies president Bonnie Anderson
President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson speaks about her experiences of pastoral visits to various parishes and dioceses throughout the Episcopal Church.Gambia Bishop S. Tilewa Johnson
Bishop S. Tilewa Johnson of Gambia, dean of the Church of the Province of West Africa, offers an overview of the Church in West Africa and some of the challenges it faces, especially with communications.The Rev. Gerald J. Blackburn on Episcopal military chaplains
The Rev. Gerry Blackburn, director of Federal chaplaincies for the Episcopal Church, speaks about the work Episcopal military chaplains who provide a ministry of presence in conflict areas throughout the world.Presiding Bishop addresses the Church Club
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori talks about the mission work that is alive in the Episcopal Church in her address to the Church Club in New York City on May 9.Janine Tinsley-Roe
Native American missioner Janine Tinsley-Roe speaks about the commitment of the Episcopal Church to fully recognize Native Peoples and welcome them into congregational life through education, advocacy, and leadership development.Martha Gardner, consultant for environmental ministries
Martha Gardner, consultant for environmental ministries in the Office of Peace and Justice Ministries, speaks about how the Episcopal Church and some of its congregations are committed to preserving the environment through green and power-saving initiatives.Presiding Bishop: Easter message affirms new life out of death
Easter message 2007 from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.Presiding Bishop speaks about the recently concluded House of Bishops meeting
Deputy for Communication Jan Nunley speaks with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori for an update on the recently concluded House of Bishops meeting in Camp Allen.Margaret Rose on ordained womens leadership
The Rev. Margaret R. Rose, director of Womens Ministries for the Episcopal Church, speaks about the "Imagine, Claiming & Empowering Ordained Womens Leadership" conference October 2-6 at the Kanuga conference center in North Carolina and the leadership of Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.The Rev. James Lemler reflects on the TEAM conference
The Rev. James Lemler, director of mission, reflects on the Towards Effective Anglican Mission conference that drew around 400 participants to Boksburg, South Africa, to focus on the commitment of the church to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.Brother James Teets on the Good Friday Offering
Brother James Teets, manager of partnership services in the Office of Anglican and Global Relations for the Episcopal Church, speaks about the Good Friday Offering, an opportunity for Episcopalians to participate in the life of the church in the Middle East.Jayne Oasin on slavery, racial reconciliation
The Rev. Jayne Oasin, social justice officer for the Episcopal Church, speaks about the abolition of slavery bill and General Convention resolutions regarding slavery and racial reconciliation.Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori investiture sermon
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preached at her November 4 investiture service, which was set in the context of Holy Eucharist at Washington National Cathedral.Search
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