The Episcopal Church’s World Mission Sunday, an annual observance designated by the 1997 General Convention, occurs on the Last Sunday in Epiphanytide – this year on Feb. 15. But it can also be celebrated on any other Sunday of your choosing! Epiphany celebrates the showing forth of the light of Christ in all the world – over all […]
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Challenges & opportunities of Cuban church was focus of Dec. 11 Mission Thursday
The challenges and opportunities of the Episcopal Church in Cuba was the focus of the Dec. 11 Mission Thursday sponsored by GEMN. The one-hour webinar was anchored by the Friends of the Episcopal Church in Cuba, led by the Rev. Mark Pendleton and Pat and Jeremy Cage. It had been hoped that newly consecrated Bishop […]
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“Youth in World Mission” Mission Thursday on Nov. 13 featured teenagers from Maine
The participation of youth in world mission was the focus of the Nov. 13 Mission Thursday featuring youth from the Diocese of Maine who have been involved in companionships with people in other parts of the world and who attended Mission 2025 in Honduras. They had also shared their experiences at the Maine diocesan convention […]
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“Episcopal Missionaries Today” – Elizabeth Boe provided an overview on Oct. 9
Véase más abajo para español. An overview of Episcopal missionaries today was the focus of the Oct. 9 Mission Thursday as Elizabeth Boe, director of mission personnel for the Domestic & Foreign Missionary Society, talked about the lay and ordained Episcopalians serving faithfully around the world as mission companions with people in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and Oceania. […]
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30 Years – an anniversary overview of GEMN’s history!
As GEMN celebrates the 30th anniversary of its founding in 1995 and its incorporation in 1996, it’s good to review the history of Episcopal mission networking that has brought us to where we are in 2025 and 2026. During much of the history of the Episcopal Church, most of the church’s global mission work was […]
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“In Service: The Role of Deacons in Global Mission” was focus of Mission Thursday on Sept. 11
In Service: The Role of Deacons in Global Mission was the theme of the first Mission Thursday of the fall on Sept. 11. Sponsored by the Global Episcopal Mission Network, the webinar featured a number of Episcopal deacons sharing how their role as deacons and their experiences in global mission came together in Holy Spirit […]
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Missio attendee Joshua Garcia describes Missio 2025 conference as ‘life changing’
Missio attendee Joshua Garcia describes his experience of Missio 2025 conference as life changing.
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Cameron Spoor joins GEMN staff as Promotion Coordinator
The Rev. Cameron Spoor has joined the GEMN staff as part-time Promotion Coordinator, starting in the position on July 8. In calling for the position, the GEMN Board said, “The Promotion Coordinator will help amplify the Church’s witness in global mission through storytelling, outreach and development support. This role helps tell the Good News of […]
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GEMN Board elects officers for 2025-26 ministry year
Four officers have been elected by the Board of the Global Episcopal Mission Network at its monthly meeting in June. The Rev. Paul Rajan, vicar of Good Shepherd Church in Wantage, N.J., was reelected as President, having been reelected to a second three-year term on the Board at the network’s Annual Meeting on May 1, […]
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Jaime Briceño and Troy Elder are elected as new members of GEMN’s Board
Two new members were elected to the Board of Directors of the Global Episcopal Mission Network at its Annual Meeting held May 1 during Missio, the annual world mission conference that the network convened with the Diocese of Honduras, meeting in San Pedro Sula. The Rev. Jaime Briceño serves as Rector of St. Michael and All Angels […]
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