The March 7 Mission Thursday will discuss how global mission relates to church unity. How have people in mission experienced Christian diversity? Have some mission efforts fostered mutual understanding? Have some mission efforts promoted disunity? How can global mission help fulfill Jesus’ prayer “that they all may be one”? A panel will discuss these questions […]
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Celebrate World Mission Sunday on Feb. 11 – or any other time you choose!
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 February 11. 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 […]
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New Jersey and Cameroon nuns’ companionship with orphans is focus of Feb. 15 Mission Thursday
‘A Mission Companionship with Cameroon Orphans’ is the theme of the Mission Thursday to be held online on Feb. 15. Sponsored by the Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN), the 2 p.m. webinar on Zoom will feature Sister Monica Clare, superior of the Community of St. John the Baptist in Mendham, New Jersey. Register for the […]
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Speakers for Missio will focus on how to be companions with Christians pressured by unrest, war and persecution
Speakers for Missio, the annual Global Mission Conference, will highlight ways to be in missional solidarity with Christians around the world who are pressured by civil unrest, gang violence, war and religious persecution. International speakers at the March 20-22 online gathering will be in conversation with their Episcopal counterparts about how constraints imposed by turmoil […]
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Registration opens for Missio conference – “Joining God’s Mission in Tension Times” – March 20-22 online
Registration is now open for the 2024 Missio, to be held online March 20-22, on “Joining God’s Mission in Tension Times.” Missio is free, and donations are welcome.
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“Mission Challenges amid Israel-Hamas War” – still time to register for Nov. 16 Mission Thursday
Registration continues for the Nov. 16 Mission Thursday webinar that will focus on “Mission Challenges amid the Israel-Hamas War.” Sponsored by the Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN), the webinar will be held at 1 p.m. Eastern on Zoom. Register here at Eventbrite for the free, one-hour event. All are welcome. Mission in Israel, Palestine and Gaza has been […]
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“Mission Challenges amid Israel-Hamas War” will be focus of Nov. 16 Mission Thursday webinar
Mission challenges amid Israel-Hamas war will be focus of Nov. 16 Mission Thursday.
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Mission Reflection: Van Koeverings’ return visit to Mozambique highlights depth of relationships in longerm mission service
Lexington Bishop Mark Van Koevering and Canon Dr. Helen Van Koevering, a married couple, are in the midst of a visit with friends and colleagues in Mozambique, where they served as missionaries for 28 years, from 1987 to 2015. Mark’s letter below to members of the Diocese of Lexington about the trip illustrates the depth […]
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Global Mission Conference: Why attend? Why in person? Why healing?
Registration is continuing for the churchwide Global Mission Conference that will be held May 3-5 at St. Mark’s Church in Tampa, Florida. The conference theme is ‘Mission: Journey into Healing. And registration continues for the Mission Formation Programthat will precede the conference, May 2-3. The program is highly recommended for the background it offers in biblical […]
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Hope from mission companionships with Sudanese Christians is shared with large Mission Thursday group
Sixty-five people participated in the Mission Thursday webinar on “Mission Companionship with Sudanese Christians” sponsored by the Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN) on Feb. 16. That was out of 105 people who registered for the event on Eventbrite, both figures indicating the high level of interest Episcopalians and other Anglican have in engaging with Christians […]
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