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• Curry, Jennings urge Texas House leader to continue opposition to Texas ‘bathroom bill’ noting General Convention planned 2018 meeting in Austin
  [Episcopal News Service] Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and House of Deputies President the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings have written a second letter to Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus urging him to stand firm in his opposition to that state legislature’s effort to pass a “bathroom bill” during the current special session. The Episcopal […]
• Jewish, Muslim and Christian students learn interfaith peace building
  [Anglican Communion News Service] Students attending a three week course at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute near Geneva have learned about communication and peace building, with the hope of serving as peacemakers in their own contexts.  Young Jewish, Muslim and Christian students attended a workshop led by Marianne Ejdersten, director of Communication at the World Council of […]
• 92 educational scholarships granted throughout Episcopal Church, Anglican Communion
  [Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs press release] Ninety-two educational scholarships, totaling $298,852.73 have been awarded to students in 40 Episcopal Church dioceses as well as seven provinces of the Anglican Communion for the 2017-2018 academic year. The Rev. Canon Michael Hunn, canon to the presiding bishop for ministry within the Episcopal Church who serves as […]
• Pastors, young people attend ecumenical meeting in Egypt
  [Anglican Communion News Service] Pastors and young people in Egypt have held an unprecedented meeting to exchange ideas. A spokesperson for the Diocese in Egypt said: “The day aimed for youth to speak about their honest opinion of the church and the liturgy in order to reduce the gap between the youth and the church.” Full […]
• Kanuga names new director of formation programs and resident chaplain
  This summer, Kanuga appointed the Rev. Richmond Jones as director of formation programs and resident chaplain. Richmond officially began his position in July and oversees the development of Kanuga’s youth and adult programming. In addition, he is actively serving as chaplain to Kanuga’s staff and guests. “Richmond brings not only extensive experience but—just as importantly—deep […]