FROM THE ARCHIVES: The 1918 Epidemic and the Churches March 12, 2020 From the Archives TLC's editorial at the height of the 1918 flu pandemic urges cooperation by churches in preventing the disease and daily eucharistic worship for God's help for the suffering.
Coronavirus: A Pastoral Message from the Presiding Bishop March 11, 2020 News Bishop Curry: "We are part of the human family of God. Jesus came to show us that his way of love is the way of life. It’s God’s human family. We are in a time when remembering that may be important for all of us. We are in this together."
Episcopal Rector Is First Coronavirus Case in Nation’s Capital March 9, 2020 News The Rev. Timothy Cole assured parishioners "I will be okay."
Bishops Withhold Common Cup in Response to Coronavirus March 9, 2020 News Bishops in at least four dioceses have ordered parish clergy to administer Holy Communion in bread only, while others discourage intinction and other worship practices that could encourage the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Begins to Disrupt Episcopal Church Activities March 4, 2020 News A three-day House of Bishops conference will be held virtually, and travel has been banned to six countries.