Jerusalem Peacebuilders to present on “Nurturing Peacemaking in the Holy Lands” at Jan. 18 Mission Thursday webinar

Posted on January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 by gemn dreamhost

Just as Good Friday precedes Easter, a moral reckoning for all parties involved (governments and non-state actors, local and international alike) in this growing tragedy will be necessary before the cycle of violence can abate and healthy political structures that pursue virtue, justice and equality emerge. Such vulnerability and honesty require first addressing the collective traumas that dominate Israeli Jewish and Palestinian identity.

This healing work is the interfaith ministry and mission of Jerusalem Peacebuilders. Founded in 2011, Jerusalem Peacebuilders

Mission News 12/2/22: Diocesan Mission Advocates meet for orientation

Posted on December 2, 2022February 6, 2023 by gemn dreamhost

Seeking to address a long-felt need, this year’s General Convention called for Global Mission Advocates to be appointed by dioceses, seminaries and diocesan schools for ministry. After commending for study and implementation the “Guiding Principles for World Mission” drafted by the Standing Commission on World Mission (SCWM), Resolution A016 asked SCWM and the Office of […]

Mission Reflections: Two GEMN Board members on their experience of 2022 Lambeth Conference

Posted on August 26, 2022August 28, 2022 by gemn dreamhost

“It’s all about Jesus!” – Helen Van Koevering GEMN Board member the Rev. Canon Helen Van Koevering, D.Min., attended the 2022 Lambeth Conference as the spouse of Lexington Bishop Mark Van Koevering. Lambeth was many things: To this spouse, it was a joyful celebration of global friendships. Born and raised in England, my heart has […]

Titus Presler is appointed GEMN Executive Director

Posted on June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 by gemn dreamhost

Titus Presler has been appointed Executive Director of the Global Episcopal Mission Network, announced GEMN President Ayda Patricia Martin at the organization’s annual meeting on May 13. Martin, who represents the Diocese of the Dominican Republic to GEMN, said that GEMN had been preparing to launch a leadership search. With Presler nearing the end of […]

Four mission activists with wide global experience join GEMN Board

Posted on May 31, 2022June 14, 2022 by gemn dreamhost

Ms. Jenny Grant, the Rev. Paul Rajan, Bishop Alan Scarfe and the Rev. Canon Helen Van Koevering recently joined the Board of the Global Episcopal Mission Network. Ms. Jenny Grant serves as the Officer for Global Relations and Networking in the Episcopal Church’s Office of Global Partnerships. She develops mission-related resources, maps companion relationships across […]

Global Mission Conference drew over 150 to reflect on Women in Mission

Posted on May 27, 2022May 28, 2022 by gemn dreamhost

“Do women bring distinctive gifts and experiences to mission service?” asked Ms. Elizabeth Boe, moderator for a plenary panel of women missionaries at the churchwide Global Mission Conference held online, May 12-14, by the Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN). Boe was asking the question as mission personnel officer in the Episcopal Church’s Office of Global […]

GEMN and mission community remember Beth Frank, 1959-2022

Posted on January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 by gemn dreamhost

The Rev. Elizabeth (Beth) Frank, a faithful and effective advocate for global mission, died unexpectedly on 21 January 2022. Beth had recently begun serving as interim rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Painestown in the Diocese of Ohio. She was a member and supporter of GEMN, attended several GEMN conferences, and was currently serving […]