The Rev. Molly James, dean of formation for the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, has been appointed deputy executive officer of the General Convention. James was selected after a churchwide search during the past several months. In this new role, she will oversee parochial and diocesan reporting; coordinate with other professionals working in convention and meeting planning; … [Read more...] about Molly James Joins Church Center
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‘An Inspiring Evangelist’
Jerusalem Greer of Greenbrier, Ark., begins her work March 1 as the Episcopal Church’s staff officer for evangelism. In this new full-time position, Greer will coordinate churchwide efforts to inspire, gather, equip, send, and celebrate Episcopalians in the ministry of evangelism and discipleship, especially through initiatives like the Way of Love, Episcopal Revivals, … [Read more...] about ‘An Inspiring Evangelist’
Patricia Mordecai Dies at 80
Patricia Carson Mordecai, former chief operating officer of the Episcopal Church Center, died Feb. 7. She was 80. She was a graduate of the College of Wooster, where she met her first husband, Charles (Chuck) K. Nason. She was married to Nason for 24 years and raised their children in Wayland, Massachusetts. In 1985, she married Donald D. (Don) Mordecai. From 1998 until her … [Read more...] about Patricia Mordecai Dies at 80
True Value Coming to Church Center
Citybizlist of New York reports that Midtown Hardware, a True Value store, has taken a long-term lease at the Episcopal Church Center. The lease covers 1,807 square feet on the ground floor and 1,656 square feet on the mezzanine, and “the retailer will design and build a staircase to connect the ground floor to the mezzanine,” the website report said. “The Midtown East … [Read more...] about True Value Coming to Church Center
Davidge Leads Public Affairs Office
Nancy Davidge, who has served as interim public affairs officer since June, has been hired for the long term. “Nancy proved herself extraordinarily capable during her tenure as our interim, and I’m truly excited she’s joining us full time,” said the Rev. Geoffrey Smith, the church’s chief operating officer. “We had a number of highly qualified candidates for this position, … [Read more...] about Davidge Leads Public Affairs Office
‘Not a Beat Skipped’
By Kirk Petersen Episcopal Migration Ministries has been on the front lines of immigration policy skirmishes throughout the Trump administration. Now the agency is searching for a new director, as the incumbent has been promoted to a senior position on the presiding bishop’s staff. The Rev. Canon E. Mark Stevenson, who has overseen EMM since May 2016, was named Aug. 1 as … [Read more...] about ‘Not a Beat Skipped’
Canon Stevenson to Assist PB
The Rev. Canon E. Mark Stevenson, director of Episcopal Migration Ministries since 2016, will be the next canon to the presiding bishop for ministry within the Episcopal Church. Stevenson’s first day in the role will be Sept. 1, and he will be based at the Episcopal Church Center. Stevenson is a member of the Living Church Foundation’s board. “I am truly delighted that … [Read more...] about Canon Stevenson to Assist PB
Staff Member for Digital Liturgies
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald The House of Deputies has concurred with the House of Bishops in creating a staff position for liturgy and music. The position on the presiding bishop’s staff will cost $380,000 for the triennium, according to Resolution A195, and will focus on spreading the church’s liturgical resources in digital formats. The staff person will support work … [Read more...] about Staff Member for Digital Liturgies