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154 Bishops of The Episcopal Church Release Joint Statement on Immigration Crisis
Bishops of The Episcopal Church have issued a letter addressing the recent immigration crisis in Minnesota and across the nation. The letter, signed by 154 bishops—including Bishops Stevenson, Bishop Harris, and Bishop Bourlakas—calls for accountability, restraint, and protection of human dignity.
Certificates of Election for delegates to the 2026 Annual Convention DUE April 15, 2026
The due date for submitting the Certificate of Election of Youth Delegate and Alternate as well as the Collegiate Delegate and Alternate Form is May 1, 2026.
Standing in Solidarity with Our Siblings in Minnesota
As a Diocese we are committed to racial justice and the dignity of every human being. We refuse to let the light of our hope be shadowed by despair. We follow a Savior who was himself a migrant and who commands us to care for the “least of these.”
Pathways to Prayer and Practice Launches Inaugural Cohort
We are excited to announce the 10 congregations that will participate in the first cohort of Pathways to Prayer and Practice, an initiative of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment.
Migration with Dignity is Sunday, February 8
This is an opportunity to learn about and teach about Migration with Dignity principles which address the challenges of global migration in a new way while aligning with the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international laws and agreements.
Venezuela and Cuba
Did you know that the Episcopal Diocese of Cuba and Episcopal Diocese of Venezuela are dioceses within The Episcopal Church?
Shrine Mont Camps Hiring for Summer 2026
Shrine Mont Camps (SMCs) is searching for a talented and loving leader with experience in early childhood or elementary education to be the next Director of St. Nicholas' Camp, a day camp for children of staff and chaplains serving on the mountain.
James River Area Ministry – New Initiative
Congratulations to the new James River Area Ministry, supported by Grace Church in Western Goochland (near Richmond) and St. John’s in Columbia.
Applications Open for 2026-2027 Episcopal Service Year for Young Adults
As The Episcopal Church continues to expand its mission service opportunities for young leaders, applications are open for those ages 21-35 interested in a transformative outreach experience during 2026-2027.
Survey on Migration and Sustainable Development Goals
Episcopal Church leaders and partners working alongside Episcopal ministries are invited to participate in a survey—called for by two resolutions of the 81st General Convention—designed to gather information about how the church serves immigrants and how it has responded to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
In the News
Vienna Church: Solar Initiative Will aid Carbon-Neutral Efforts
Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, the leaders of Church of the Holy Comforter (Episcopal) in Vienna are advancing with plans to build a solar array on the site’s lower parking lot. Read the Full Story