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 Rev. Sierra Reyes, interim associate for ministries, knows firsthand the challenges and excitement of being new to the Diocese of Chicago. That’s why Reyes, who joined the bishop’s staff last year, was especially pleased when she was assigned was to lead the diocese’s Fresh Start program alongside Bishop Paula Clark—another newcomer to the diocese….
On June 25, the Diocese of Chicago will march in the 2023 Pride Parade with the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches. The parade officially kicks off at noon at Montrose and Broadway in Uptown and treks through the north side of the city, ending near the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park. Watch…
