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Pioneering Episcopal Priest, Humanitarian Honored by Jerusalem Diocese

The Rev. Canon Betsee Parker has been determined to keep Gaza's Al-Ahli Hospital open, no matter what, and the Diocese of Jerusalem made her a canon in thanks.

After the Cuts: How a Parish and Diocese Support Federal Workers

Episcopalians in the D.C. area offer practical support and encouragement to federal workers and contractors affected by unprecedented government cuts.

Old-Growth Forest Network Welcomes Virginia Parish

When St. Peter’s in the Woods went through a season of re-envisioning in 2024, the rector, vestry, and entire parish realized the importance of caring for the land.

Court of Review Weighs Priest’s Eucharistic Protest

A former parish priest argued that he neither broke his ordination vows nor violated church canons by engaging in a “Eucharistic fast” as a protest against the Episcopal Church’s complicity in white supremacy.

Lilly Grants Will Support Children’s Formation

For the Episcopal Church, which has the highest average member age among religious traditions in the United States, the stakes are high.

Bishop-Elect Celebrates ‘Belonging to a Body of Love’

The Rev. Julia Whitworth, Bishop-elect of Massachusetts, is eager to address the challenges of leading a large diocese based in the city of Boston.

Peter James Lee, Former Bishop of Virginia, Dies at 84

“If ever there was a bishop who failed at retirement, it was Bishop Lee.”

Bishop-Elect Speaks on Theological Shifts & Mental Affliction

E. Mark Stevenson was elected the 14th Bishop of Virginia on June 4.

COVID Creates Budget Uncertainty in Virginia

The Diocese of Virginia will hold a special convention in April for the sole purpose of passing a budget for 2021.

Wyoming Elects Bishop; Roundup of S. Ohio, Va., S.C.

The Rev. Canon Paul-Gordon Chandler is currently a rector in Qatar, and has worked in several other countries.

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