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Listening Process embarks on new phase
The Anglican Communion Listening Process is embarking on a new phase made possible with a $1.5 million grant from the Satcher Health Leadership Institute in Atlanta. Led by the Rev. Canon Phil Groves, the process is intended facilitate listening to homosexual people and those who struggle with their full inclusionWomen are backbone of Anglican church in Zimbabwe, Bakares say
Bishop Sebastian Bakare of Harare and his wife Ruth talk about the role of the Mothers Union and women in the Anglican church throughout Zimbabwe.Archbishop of Canterbury addresses media at conclusion of ACC meeting
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams addresses the media May 12 at the conclusion of the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Kingston, Jamaica.Archbishop of Canterbury delivers ACC presidential address
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams delivers his presidential address May 11 as part of the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Kingston, Jamaica.David Richardson on the Anglican Centre in Rome
The Very Rev. David Richardson, director of the Anglican Centre in Rome, speaks about the ministry of the center, which aims to develop friendly and informed relations between the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.World Refugee Day panel discussion
Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) hosted a panel discussion focused on the plight of refugees to mark World Refugee Day, June 20.ACC participants reflect on meeting
Anglican Consultative Council participants reflect on their May 2-12 meeting in Kingston, Jamaica.Presiding Bishop reflects on Anglican Consultative Council meeting
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori reflects on the May 2-12 meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council in Kingston, Jamaica.Incoming, outgoing ACC chairs address media
Outgoing Anglican Consultative Council Chair and Diocese of Auckland Bishop John Paterson reflects on his tenure as he prepares to pass the chairmanship to Diocese of Southern Malawi Bishop James Tengatenga. Paterson and Tengatenga address the media May 11 in Kingston, Jamaica.ACC media briefing: Orthodox, Lutheran guests discuss ecumenical relationships
Orthodox Metropolitan Nikitas, director of the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute in Berkeley, California, and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Bishop Michael J. Pryse of the Eastern Synod, address the media May 9 about ecumenical relationships between their churches and the Anglican Communion. Pryse anEpiscopal Church participants discuss ACC covenant debate, decision
The Episcopal Church representatives on the Anglican Consultative Council speak about the extended debate May 8 on the Anglican covenant. The Episcopal Church is represented on the ACC by episcopal member Suffragan Bishop Catherine Roskam of New York, clerical member Ian Douglas, and lay member Josephine Hicks. PrMedia briefing: ACC affirms Windsor Continuation Group report
Archbishop Phillip Aspinall of the Anglican Church of Australia and Welsh Diocese of St. Asaph Bishop Gregory Cameron, outgoing deputy secretary general of the Anglican Communion, address the media May 8 following the passing of a resolution by the Anglican Consultative Council affirming the final report of the WiCanon John Rees addresses media on ACC legal matters
Canon John Rees, legal adviser to the Anglican Consultative Council, addresses the media May 7 on constitutional and legal matters coming before the council during its meeting in Kingston, Jamaica.ACC media briefing on the Windsor Continuation Group
Welsh Diocese of St. Asaph Bishop Gregory Cameron, outgoing deputy secretary general of the Anglican Communion, addresses the media May 6 on the report of the Windsor Continuation Group which deals with issues such as the moratoria on same-gender blessings, cross-border interventions and the ordination of gay andArchbishop of Canterbury on the Windsor Continuation Group report (Part 1)
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams addressed members of the Anglican Consultative Council May 5 in Kingston, Jamaica, about the recent report from the Windsor Continuation Group which deals with issues such as the moratoria on same-gender blessings, cross-border interventions and the ordination of gay and lesKenneth Kearon addresses media following ACC covenant action
The Rev. Canon Kenneth Kearon, secretary general of the Anglican Communion, addresses the media May 8 following the decision of the Anglican Consultative Council to postpone the release of the Anglican covenant so that it can undergo more work before it is presented to the communion provinces for adoption. The ACCPhil Groves addresses media on the Listening Process
The Rev. Canon Phil Groves speaks about the renewal of the Anglican Communion process of listening to homosexual persons and those who struggle with the full inclusion of such persons in the life of the church. The new phase of the Listening Process was endorsed by the Anglicn Consultative Council at its May 2-12Caribbean-style Eucharist greets ACC members
Thousands of Jamaican Anglicans worshipped alongside members of the Anglican Consultative Council May 3. All of the Anglican churches in Jamaica were closed so that their members could attend the Caribbean-style Eucharist that marked the opening of the ACC meeting. Hosted by the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman IACC media briefing on the Anglican covenant adoption process
Anglican Communion Deputy Secretary General Gregory Cameron and retired Province of the West Indies Archbishop Drexel Gomez address the media May 5 about the adoption process of the proposed Anglican covenant, a set of principles intended to deepen the bonds between provinces of the Anglican Communion. Gomez serveArchbishop of Canterbury on the Windsor Continuation Group report (Part 2)
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams addressed members of the Anglican Consultative Council May 5 in Kingston, Jamaica, about the recent report from the Windsor Continuation Group which deals with issues such as the moratoria on same-gender blessings, cross-border interventions and the ordination of gay and lesKenneth Kearon explains decision to disallow Uganda clerical delegate
The Rev. Canon Kenneth Kearon, secretary general of the Anglican Communion, addresses the media May 4 regarding the decision to disallow the clerical delegate of the Church of Uganda to participate in the May 2-12 meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council. Former Episcopal Church priest Philip Ashey from AtlantJenny Te Paa speaks on the Anglican Peace and Justice Network
Dr. Jenny Plane Te Paa, principal of the College of St. John the Evangelist in Auckland, New Zealand, addressed the media May 4 about the work of the Anglican Peace and Justice Network. The media briefing was held in Kingston, Jamaica, where the Anglican Consultative Council is meeting May 2-12.Archbishop of Canterbury: Sermon at ACC Opening Eucharist
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams preaches May 3 at the National Arena in Kingston, Jamaica, as part of the Opening Eucharist of the Anglican Consultative Council.ACC press briefing
The Rev. Canon Kenneth Kearon, secretary general of the Anglican Communion, and Auckland Bishop John Paterson, chair of the Anglican Consultative Council, address the media May 2 on the first day of the ACC meeting in Kingston, Jamaica.Reflections from Executive Council
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies, Bonnie Anderson, offer their reflections at the close of Executive Council in Portland Maine.Bishop George Browning on the Anglican Communion Environmental Network
The Rt. Rev. George Browning, bishop of the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn in the Anglican Church of Australia, addresses the media May 4 about the Anglican Communion Environmental Network. The media briefing was held in Kingston, Jamaica, where the Anglican Consultative Council is meeting May 2-12.Media questions at the May 4 briefing
Media covering the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Kingston, Jamaica pose questions during a May 4 press briefing to Bishop George Browning of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network and Dr. Jenny Te Paa of the Anglican Peace and Justice Network.Archbishop of Canterbury: Opening remarks to the ACC
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams delivers his opening remarks to the Anglican Consultative Council, which is meeting May 2-12 in Kingston, Jamaica.What is the Anglican Consultative Council?
Members of the Anglican Consultative Council talk about the role of the main decision-making body of the Anglican Communion, their hopes for the May 2-12 meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, and how it will be different to previous gatherings.Presiding Bishop reflects on Italy visit
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori talks about her recent trip to Italy, where she visited Episcopal and Anglican ministries in Rome and celebrated Easter at St. James Church, Florence, a parish of the Convocation of American Churches in Europe.Presiding Bishop preaches Easter Day in Florentine Episcopal church
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preaches on Easter Day at St. James Church in Florence, a parish in the Convocation of American Churches in Europe.Presiding Bishop preaches Palm Sunday in Quincy diocese
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preaches on Palm Sunday (April 5) at All Saints Church in Moline, Illinois, a parish in the newly reorganized Episcopal Diocese of Quincy.Bishop Barbara Harris: Memories of a trailblazer
On the 20th anniversary of her consecration, the Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris reminisces about her experience as the first woman bishop in the Anglican Communion.Presiding Bishop delivers sermon celebrating ministry of Bishop Barbara Harris
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori delivers a sermon at a Eucharist marking the groundbreaking ministry of Bishop Barbara Harris, who was consecrated 20 years ago as bishop suffragan of Massachusetts.Presiding Bishop preaches in Diocese of Fort Worth
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preaches at All Saints Episcopal Church in The Diocese of Fort Worth.Joy, hope and excitement surround formal reorganization of Diocese of Quincy
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori made her first official visit to the Diocese of Quincy on April 4 to preside at a special synod that formally reorganized the diocese after a majority of its members voted to leave the Episcopal Church last November. The gathering was filled with joy, excitement and hopePan Adams-McCaslin on the 2010-2012 budget
Pan Adams-McCaslin, chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance, describes how PB&F is developing the 2010-2012 budget for the approval of the 76th General Convention in July.Presiding Bishop speaks at anniversary celebration for Bishop Barbara Harris
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori shares memories and appreciation for the Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris and her 20 years of ministry as the first woman bishop in the Anglican Communion.Anglicans meet in Costa Rica for conference on mutual responsibility and mission
Participants at the Conference of the Anglican Churches in the Americas on Mutual Responsibility and Mission, held February 22-26 in San José, Costa Rica, speak about their experiences of the five-day gathering.Archbishop of Canterbury addresses Church of England General Synod
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams delivers his presidential address February 10 as members of the General Synod of the Church of England convene at Church House in Westminster, London.Closing remarks from Executive Council
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson offer their closing remarks from the Stockton California Executive Council Meeting.Presiding Bishop discusses Primates Meeting
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori speaks about the February 1-5 Primates Meeting in Alexandria, Egypt.Archbishop of Canterbury outlines Primates Meeting agenda
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams offered a general overview of some of the agenda items being dicussed by the primates at their February 1-5 meeting in Alexandria, Egypt.Children of the Gospel Choir performs at inaugural prayer service
Members of the Washington Performing Arts Society Children of the Gospel Choir sing as the Obamas, Bidens and Clintons listen during the National Prayer Service at Washington National Cathedral January 21.Presiding Bishop offers closing prayer at inaugural prayer service
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori offers the closing at inaugural prayer service for President Barack Obama.Audioslide: Primates visit Ancient Library of Alexandria
The Anglican primates on February 4 visited the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a major library and cultural center that dates back to the third century BC.Audioslide: In Cairo, Arab and Western artists wage peace
With the goal of building understanding and respect between cultures and faiths, the creative work of 18 Arab and Western artists was officially unveiled on January 29 at St. John the Baptist Anglican/Episcopal Church in the suburban Maadi district of Cairo, Egypt.Jim Rosenthal reflects on his ministry of communication
The Rev. Canon James M. Rosenthal left his post as director of communications for the Anglican Communion on January 1 after 19 years of service. In an interview with Episcopal Life Media Correspondent Matthew Davies, Rosenthal reflects on his ministry and some of the joys and challenges he experienced during his tWashington National Cathedral hosts inaugural prayer service
The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg reports on the ecumenical inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral.Presiding Bishop reflects on a momentous year
In an interview with Episcopal Life Media Editor Solange De Santis, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori looks back on 2008, a year which seemed more-than-usually crammed with momentous events for her and the Episcopal Church.Presiding Bishop preaches in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preaches on the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) November 16 during Holy Eucharist held at Cathedralé Sainte Trinité (Holy Trinity Cathedral) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the seat of the Episcopal Church of Haiti. The church in Haiti is the most populous diocese oThe Rev. Anne Weatherholt on her latest book
The Rev. Anne Weatherholt, author and rector of St. Marks Episcopal Church in Lappans, Maryland, speaks about her new book, Breaking the Silence: The Church Responds to Domestic Violence.Presiding Bishop, House of Deputies President reflect on Executive Council meeting
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson reflect on the Executive Council meeting that took place in Helena, Montana October 20-23.In Europe, Presiding Bishop addresses convocation
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preached October 19 at the closing Eucharist of the Convocation of American Churches in Europe annual convention.Church of the Heavenly Rest helps Iraqi families
The Rev. Thomas N. Synan, associate rector at Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York, speaks about his parishioners ongoing volunteer efforts to assemble 500 first aid kits for Iraqi families.Ian Douglas on the Lambeth Conference Design Group meeting
The Rev. Ian Douglas speaks about the findings of the Lambeth Conference Design Group, which met one last time November 3-5 in London to review the 2008 gathering of Anglican bishops. Douglas is the only U.S.-based Episcopal Church member of the design group.Remarks from Bonnie Anderson conclude Executive Council meeting
Bonnie Anderson, president of the House of Deputies, addresses the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church as it concludes its recent meeting in Helena, Montana.Bishop Pierre Whalon, Presiding Bishop discuss Convocation of American Churches in Europe
In an October 16-19 visit to Waterloo, Belgium, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori spoke with Bishop Pierre Whalon about the life and mission of the Convocation of American Churches in Europe, a non-geographical jurisdiction of Episcopal parishes, missions, and specialized ministries serving in six countPriest tells story of Father Matthew Presents YouTube video ministry
Lisa Hamilton, of Episcopal Life, goes behind the scenes with the Rev. Matthew Moretz, assistant priest at Christ Church, Rye, New York, who has a devoted following among YouTube users for his quirky theological videos.Archbishop of Canterbury, Grand Mufti of Egypt address media at Lambeth Palace
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Sheik Ali Gomaa, address the media October 15 at Lambeth Palace, London, at the conclusion of a three-day meeting of international Christian and Muslim leaders.Day of Repentance
Hundreds of Episcopalians journeyed to St. Thomas African Episcopal Church in Philadelphia on October 3 to participate in the first of a two-day solemn observance that culminated with the Episcopal Church publicly apologizing for its involvement in the institution of transatlantic slavery.Episcopalians march in support of Millennium Development Goals
Episcopalians march at the United Nations and the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in continued support of the Millennium Development Goals.Church of Sweden Archbishop Anders Wejryd
Church of Sweden Archbishop Anders Wejryd speaks about the historic decision 50 years ago to ordain women to the priesthood.Presiding Bishop preaches at Christ Church Episcopal
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preaches at Christ Church Episcopal in Savannah, Georgia.Presiding Bishop Day of Repentance sermon
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preaches at the October 4 Day of Repentance service in Philadelphia.Presiding Bishop on Room for All
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori addresses the events and the controversies facing the Episcopal Church this fall in Room for All. The Presiding Bishop offers her remarks during a visit to the Diocese of Georgia following Eucharist with Christ Church Savannah, currently worshipping at St Michael and AlColin Williams addresses Church of Sweden General Synod
The Venerable Colin Williams, general secretary of the Conference of European Churches, addresses the opening session of the Church of Sweden General Synod September 24 as part of the anniversary celebrations of its historic decision 50 years ago to ordain women to the priesthood.Presiding Bishop addresses Church of Sweden General Synod
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori delivers a greeting during the formal opening of the General Synod of the Church of Sweden as part of the celebration of its historic decision 50 years ago to ordain women to the priesthood.Reflections from Province 8 synod
President of the House of Deputies, Bonnie Anderson and Executive Officer and Secretary of General Convention, the Rev. Dr. Gregory Straub speak about the recently concluded Province 8 synod meeting and the use of public narrative.Update from the Diocese of Louisiana
Update from the Diocese of Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.Shedrick White at the Democratic National Convention
A well-known rap poet, Shedrick White has been instrumental in organizing poetry clubs in the Diocese of Louisiana where youth are invited to express their feelings and vent anger through writing instead of through acts of violence.Shakoor Aljuwani at the Democratic National Convention
Shakoor Aljuwani, a 60-year-old African American community organizer in the Diocese of Louisiana, and three other members of diocesan staff participated in a lobbying and advocacy effort at the Democratic National Convention August 25 to 28 in Denver, Colorado.Bishops share perspectives about Lambeth, hopes for future
As the 2008 Lambeth Conference drew to a close and bishops attending the every-decade gathering prepared to return to their various dioceses and provinces around the world, some of them offered perspectives about the three-week meeting in Canterbury and shared hopes for the future of the Anglican Communion.Archbishop of Canterbury addresses media at final Lambeth news conference, Part one
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams speaks at the August 3 final news conference at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Katie Mears of the Diocese of Louisiana
Katie Mears of the Diocese of Louisiana gives an on-the-ground report on Hurricane Gustav.Courtney Cowart at the Democratic National Convention
Courtney Cowart, director of advocacy and community affairs for the Office of Disaster Response in the Diocese of Louisiana, and three other members of diocesan staff participated in a lobbying and advocacy effort at the Democratic National Convention August 25 to 28 in Denver, Colorado.Nell Bolton at the Democratic National Convention
Nell Bolton, director of the Office of Disaster Response in the Diocese of Louisiana, and three other members of diocesan staff participated in a lobbying and advocacy effort at the Democratic National Convention August 25 to 28 in Denver, Colorado.Lambeth Conference Daily Account: Bishops Rob O Neill of Colorado, Michael Curry of North Carolina
Bishops Rob O Neill of Colorado and Michael Curry of North Carolina offer the following Daily Account for August 3, the final day of the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Archbishop of Canterbury addresses media at final Lambeth news conference, Part two
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams speaks at the August 3 final news conference at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Bishops Keith Ackerman of Quincy, Hector Zavala of Chile, Mark Lawrence of South Carolina address media, Part one
Conservative media organized an August 3 press conference with dissident bishops just before the final reflections document at the 2008 Lambeth Conference was made public. The bishops addressing the media include Keith Ackerman of Quincy, Hector Zavala of Chile and Mark Lawrence of South Carolina.Lambeth Conference Daily Account: Bishops Edward Little II of Northern Indiana, Mark Sisk of New York
Bishops Edward Little II of Northern Indiana and Mark Sisk of New York offer the following Daily Account for August 2 at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Lousiana Bishop Charles Jenkins addresses media at Lambeth News Conference
The Rt. Rev. Charles Jenkins, bishop of Louisiana, speaks at the August 2 news conference at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Lambeth Conference Daily Account: Bishops Duncan Gray III of Mississippi, Dorsey Henderson of Upper South Carolina
Bishops Duncan Gray III of Mississippi and Dorsey Henderson of Upper South Carolina offer the following Daily Account for August 1 at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Middle East President Bishop Mouneer Anis addresses, Part 1
The Most Rev. Mouneer Anis, president bishop of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East, speaks to media about his impresssions of the 2008 Lambeth Conference and issues of human sexuality in the Anglican Communion.Bishops Keith Ackerman of Quincy, Hector Zavala of Chile, Mark Lawrence of South Carolina address media, Part two
Conservative media organized an August 3 press conference with dissident bishops just before the final reflections document at the 2008 Lambeth Conference was made public. The bishops addressing the media include Keith Ackerman of Quincy, Hector Zavala of Chile and Mark Lawrence of South Carolina.Hong Kong Primate Paul Kwong addresses media at Lambeth News Conference
The Most Rev. Paul Kwong, primate of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui, speaks at the August 2 news conference at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Margaret Sentamu addresses media at Lambeth News Conference
Margaret Sentamu, co-convenor of the Spouses Conference and wife of Archbishop of York John Sentamu, speaks at the August 2 news conference at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.San Diego Bishop James Mathes speaks about incursions into his diocese
Bishop James Mathes of San Diego said August 1 that he is heartened by an apology from Archbishop Gregory Venables of the Anglican Province of the Southern Cone, for unwelcome incursions into the Southern California diocese.Middle East President Bishop Mouneer Anis addresses media, Part 2
The Most Rev. Mouneer Anis, president bishop of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East, speaks to media about his impresssions of the 2008 Lambeth Conference and issues of human sexuality in the Anglican Communion.Alice Chung Po Chuen addresses media at Lambeth News Conference
Alice Chung Po Chuen, wife of Bishop Roger Chung of Antsiranana, speaks at the August 1 news conference at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Botswana Bishop Trevor Mwamba addresses media at Lambeth News Conference
The Rt. Rev. Trevor Mwamba, bishop of Botswana, speaks about the Anglican covenant at the August 1 news conference at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Canon Philip Groves on the Listening Process
The Rev. Canon Philip Groves describes his work as facilitator of the Anglican Communion Listening Process.Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori addresses media at Lambeth News Conference
Speaking about environmental issues, the daily theme of the 2008 Lambeth Conference, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori addresses media at a July 26 news conference.Bishops march in London walk of witness against global poverty
Anglican bishops and their spouses marched on London on July 24 in support of poverty reduction worldwide.West Indies Archbishop Drexel Gomez addresses media at Lambeth News Conference
The Most Rev. Drexel Gomez, primate of the West Indies, speaks about the Anglican covenant at the August 1 news conference at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Lambeth Conference Daily Account: Bishops Jon Bruno of Los Angeles, Chilton Knudsen of Maine, Michael Smith of North Dakota
Bishops Jon Bruno of Los Angeles, Chilton Knudsen of Maine and Michael Smith of North Dakota offer the following Daily Account for July 31 at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Jane Williams addresses media at Lambeth News Conference
Jane Williams, convenor of the Spouses Conference and wife of Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, speaks at the July 29 news conference at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Archbishop of Canterbury addresses media at Lambeth News Conference
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams speaks at the July 25 news conference at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.Search
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