Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry has appointed Mary E. Kostel as his chancellor. Kostel is the fourth person to hold this position since it was created in the 1970s. She succeeds David Booth Beers, chancellor since 1991. Kostel is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Virginia School of Law, where she was editor in chief of the law review. After two … [Read more...] about Mary Kostel Succeeds David Booth Beers
Archives for February 20, 2019
Primates to Meet in January
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called a Primates’ Meeting for Jan. 13-17 in Amman, Jordan. Archbishop Justin Welby announced the meeting in an Epiphany letter to his fellow primates in January. He has offered further details in a subsequent letter. In his Epiphany letter, Welby wrote of a “long and agonizing” list of difficulties facing Christians across the world, … [Read more...] about Primates to Meet in January
Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday
Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry invites all Episcopalians to observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on March 10. “As we follow in the footsteps of Jesus this Lent, we know that living out God’s love for the world is our ultimate goal,” Bishop Curry said. “I invite all congregations to devote a Sunday in Lent to reflect on the life-giving work of Episcopal Relief … [Read more...] about Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday
A New Network: Partners in Welcome
Episcopal Migration Ministries has created a new program, Partners in Welcome, to build a mission-driven community rooted in loving God and Christians’ shared value to love our neighbor. The network is open to all organizations and individuals dedicated to welcoming newcomers, educating communities, and developing advocates. “Partners in Welcome is a community where we … [Read more...] about A New Network: Partners in Welcome