May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago, With thanks to God for mercy and grace, today we celebrate the first anniversary of our…
The Rt. Rev. Jacob W. Owensby is the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana and chancellor of Sewanee, The University of the South. The author of six books, with a manuscript underway, Bishop Owensby also writes a popular blog. Before attending the School of Theology at Sewanee, Owensby earned a Ph.D. at Emory…
Bishop Paula Clark will preside over a service of confirmation and reception at St. James Cathedral on Saturday, October 21 at 11 am. Candidates are required to meet with Bishop Clark at 10 am. Congregations presenting candidates should contact Karin Gutierrez for additional details.
The Congregations Commission administers annual vitality grants to support congregational health and vitality, with funds coming from Bishop and Trustees. The maximum grant award for 2024 will be $25,000. All congregations are eligible to apply. Congregations may qualify based on the information provided in this application, and grant funds available. Priority is given to churches…
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago: In the last several months, my staff and I have been strategizing, planning and dreaming about how we can best support our congregations as you answer God’s call in these complicated times. Today I am pleased to share with you a new staff structure that we…
The Antiracism Commission of the Diocese (ARC) has partnered with Crossroads to offer a robust antiracism training at a diocesan-subsidized rate. From Wednesday, August 2 to Friday, August 4, Crossroads will host a training titled From White Supremacy Toward Liberation: Building Shared Analysis to Transform Institutions at the Illinois Facilities Fund (333 S. Wabash Ave.,…
