Episcopal Church
An Episcopal seminary found a solution to its fiscal woes. Then 7 bishops intervened.
By Bob Smietana — April 12, 2024
(RNS) — A group of seven New York-area bishops have objected to a long-term lease for General Episcopal Seminary, saying the lessee, a Catholic school, has a donor that does not support rights for gay, transgender and queer people.
The Episcopal Church announces four candidates for presiding bishop
By Kathryn Post — April 2, 2024
(RNS) — The next presiding bishop will succeed Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, whose nine-year term concludes on Oct. 31.
Full-time ministry drains too many clergy and church budgets. Part-time pastors can help.
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald — March 14, 2024
(RNS) — The happier, healthier future of ministry is in part-time clergy.
Carrie Sheffield’s journey to forgiveness after childhood in cultlike family
By Kathryn Post — March 5, 2024
(RNS) — In ‘Motorhome Prophecies,’ Sheffield chronicles her path toward forgiving her father, a self-declared Mormon prophet.
Bishop Curry to receive pacemaker to treat irregular heart rhythm
By Kathryn Post — February 29, 2024
(RNS) — Since May 2023, Curry has been receiving medical treatment for internal bleeding and heart conditions.
The Episcopal Church takes steps to improve protocols for bishop misconduct
By Kathryn Post — February 22, 2024
(RNS) — The changes follow a string of public misconduct allegations against Episcopal bishops.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry subject of clergy misconduct complaint over handling of allegations
By Kathryn Post — January 16, 2024
(RNS) — The complaint is regarding Curry’s response to abuse allegations against Bishop Prince Singh, the former bishop of the Dioceses of Eastern and Western Michigan.
Bishop Curry hospitalized for brain bleeding after fall in Syracuse
By Fiona André — December 5, 2023
(RNS) — Bishop Michael Curry has been hospitalized twice previously this year for internal bleeding and heart conditions.
A film sheds light on 11 daring women whose defiant act changed the Episcopal Church
By Yonat Shimron — November 24, 2023
(RNS) — ‘The Philadelphia Eleven’ depicts the buildup toward the so-called irregular ordination at which four bishops ordained 11 women as priests without the denomination’s approval.
Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh restricted from ministry
By Kathryn Post — September 7, 2023
(RNS) — A letter from a bishop designated to oversee the case cites ‘a series of public allegations’ as reason for the decision.
Bishop Michael Curry responds to complaints of ‘free passes’ for accused bishops
By Kathryn Post — September 5, 2023
(RNS) — At least 55 Episcopal bishops signed a letter saying they are ‘angered by and deeply concerned about the perception — or the reality — that bishops get a free pass on behavioral issues.’
Episcopal bishop’s family accuses denomination of mishandling abuse allegations
By Kathryn Post — August 11, 2023
(RNS) — Nivedhan and Eklan Singh shared allegations of physical abuse, alcoholism and emotional abuse against their father, Prince Singh, an Episcopal bishop in Michigan.
Extending a financial lifeline, Episcopal Church credit union launches in the Bronx
By Meagan Saliashvili — May 19, 2023
NEW YORK (RNS) — 'Most of us are not wealthy,' said one local resident. 'It’s impossible for us to get a loan from the commercial banks. So the only opportunity is to go to the loan sharks,' where the interest charged is 'overwhelming,' she said.
Theology on Tap? ‘Sober Spirituality’ explores church drinking culture
By Kathryn Post — April 12, 2023
(RNS) — Episcopal priest The Rev. Erin Jean Warde invites readers to consider a mindful relationship with alcohol.
Our Churchiest Episode Ever + Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
By Jonathan Woodward — April 6, 2023
Roxy and Katelyn are joined by the Most. Reverend Michael Curry to talk about the Holy Week liturgy, leading amid deep difference, and Jesus...lots of Jesus.
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