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Presiding Bishop announces she will not stand for reelection

There are no terms limits on the service of a presiding bishop. Jefferts Schori could have served an additional nine years

24 September 2014

Save the Date: Episcopal Church hosts major topical forum

On October 22, The Episcopal Church will host and produce a groundbreaking forum on an important topic in our society:  Civil Discourse in America: Finding Common Ground for the Greater Good.

20 May 2014

'Reclaiming Gospel of Peace' wraps up in Oklahoma City

Anti-violence event participants move into Holy Week as more gun violence occurs

16 April 2014

Archbishop congratulates Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, on honorary Oxford degree

Archbishop Justin has welcomed news that the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, is to be awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by the University of Oxford.

07 February 2014

The Episcopal Church's Primate honoured by Oxford University

Six leading figures from the worlds of science, the arts and religion are set to receive honorary degrees from the University of Oxford this year.

07 February 2014

Episcopal Church Primate calls for South Sudan day of prayer

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has called for a Day of Prayer for South Sudan for February 16.

05 February 2014

More Primates issue statements on LGBT community treatment

The Primates of the Church of Uganda and The Episcopal Church have both issued statements on issues relating to anti-gay legislation.

31 January 2014

More Anglican Communion leaders pay tribute to the West Africa Primate

More senior figures from around the Anglican Communion have been expressing their sadness at the death of Abp S. Tilewa Johnson.

23 January 2014

Poll finds discrimination prevalent in US

A new national poll commissioned by the Episcopal Church has found that nearly all Americans feel that there is at least some discrimination in the United States today.

13 November 2013

Episcopal Church Presiding bishop issues pastoral letter on Doctrine of Discovery

Episcopal Church Presiding bishop issues pastoral letter on Doctrine of Discovery

‘We seek to address the need for healing in all parts of society, and we stand in solidarity with indigenous peoples globally to acknowledge and address the legacy of colonial occupation and policies of domination,’ writes Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.

23 May 2012