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…
I am deeply saddened by the U. S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Across the country, this decision will insert gerrymandered state legislatures into deeply personal decisions that should be left to the person carrying the pregnancy. I am grateful that the right to end an unwanted or dangerous pregnancy will likely…
Dear People of the Diocese of Chicago, Like so many in the Episcopal Church, my heart breaks each time we endure the tragedy of gun violence in our communities. Most recently, we have been touched by those killed and injured in Buffalo; in Uvalde; and, last Thursday evening, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia…
The Standing Committee, in consultation with Bishop-elect Paula Clark, has determined that the 2022 Diocesan Convention will be held online on November 19. “We are looking forward to a large, joyful consecration and gathering on September 17 to celebrate Bishop-elect Paula. With the amount of diocesan and staff resources necessary to host the consecration, we…
Learn more about Camp Chicago.
Learn more about Camp Chicago.
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.
Learn more about Camp Chicago.
The Bishops and Trustees meet bimonthly on the third Tuesday of the month from 11 am – 2 pm at St. James Commons or online. The July meeting will be held on Saturday, July 16, at one of the mission properties of the diocese.
For more information about Bishop and Trustees, contact Tom Camell, Associate for B&T Property Management at tcamell@episcopalchicago.org or 312-751-4211.
