Episcopal parishes around the country face hard choices when the buildings erected by their forebears no longer meet the needs of the current congregation and require so much upkeep that the parish cannot afford to do anything else. But not every congregation emerges from this difficult situation on firm financial footing, with a renewed sense…
A day the Diocese of Chicago has long awaited has now been set. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has set September 17 as the day he will ordain and consecrate the Rev. Paula E. Clark as the Thirteenth Bishop of Chicago. The service will take place at the Westin Chicago Lombard in Lombard, Illinois. “Bishop-elect Paula…
St. Paul & the Redeemer, Chicago has been awarded a 2022 United Thank Offering Care of Creation Grant for a project called “Climate Justice on the South Side of Chicago.” The $22,886 grant will help pay for the parish’s transition to energy-efficient LED lighting both indoors and outdoors. The switch will reduce the parish’s energy…
The Rev. Courtney Reid, who has served as the diocese’s director of operations since 2011, has announced that she will resign her position to become the associate rector at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Chicago on July 1. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve on the bishop’s staff for the past 10…
Assisting Bishop Chilton Knudsen will confirm and receive candidates from all congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. For more information please contact Anne Cothran: acothran@episcopalchicago.org.
The Commission on Ministry meets the first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am via Zoom. For more information contact Louisa McKellaston, Assistant for Ministries, at 312.751.4214.
Assisting Bishop Chilton Knudsen will confirm and receive candidates from all congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. For more information please contact Anne Cothran: acothran@episcopalchicago.org.
Diocesan Council meets from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm via Zoom, unless otherwise indicated. Please contact Courtney Reid with any questions: 312-751-6725.
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