Bishops voice support for Gwich’in people in Alaska

[Episcopal News Service – Austin, Texas] Three days ago, Native Alaskan Bernadette Demientieff appeared at joint session of the 79th General Convention and spoke about the destruction of the Gwich’in way of life, now threatened by drilling in the Arctic National...

Los obispos aprueban por unanimidad admitir a Cuba como diócesis

El Obispo primado Michael Curry y el Obispo Gray-Reeves, de la Diócesis de El Camino Real, felicitan a la obispa de Cuba, María Griselda. Luego de que la Cámara de Obispos aprobara por unanimidad el 10 de julio recibir nuevamente a Cuba en la Iglesia Episcopal. Foto...

Marriage rites resolution heading back to House of Deputies

[Episcopal News Service – Austin, Texas] The House of Bishops made a “technical amendment” before approving a resolution meant to give all Episcopalians the ability to be married by their priests in their home churches. Full ENS coverage of the 79th meeting of General...

On the ‘Front Line’ of the Jesus Movement

Representing Navy, Army and Air Force Chaplains Corps, these military chaplains care for the spiritual needs of those who serve in their respective branches of the military. Pictured from left: Paul Minor, Army; William Alford, Navy; Jen Pilat, Navy chaplain...

Sandra Montes excites General Convention with testimony, singing voice

[Episcopal News Service – Austin, Texas] Throughout the 79th General Convention, Sandra Montes has been one of the leading voices witnessing on behalf of immigrants. She speaks from firsthand experience. In addition to her powerful testimony at legislative sessions,...

General Convention gets proposed 2019-2021 ‘Jesus Movement’ budget

Barbara Miles, vice chair of the Program, Budget and Finance Committee, explains the proposed budget to bishops and deputies. Photo: Mike Patterson/Episcopal News Service [Episcopal News Service –Austin, Texas] The 79th General Convention is now faced with parsing the...

Deputies concur with bishops in unanimous vote to admit Cuba

President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings July 11 welcomed Cuba Bishop Griselda Delgado del Carpio and the Episcopal Church of Cuba back into the Episcopal Church. The Rev. Gerardo Lojildes, Delgado’s husband, held an American flag, and Mayelin...