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Executive Council calls Episcopal Church to prayer for bishops headed to Lambeth
Members propose five mission priorities to guide next triennium's budget development
[Episcopal News Service] The Executive Council, echoing an earlier call from the Presiding Bishop, asked the entire church to pray for the Episcopal Church's bishops as they head to the 2008 Lambeth Conference.
Also during the final session of Council's three-day meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, members proposed mission priorities for the 2010-2012 triennium to guide the deliberations of the General Convention's Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance (PB&F) in developing the 2010-2012 budget.
The five priorities are:
- Doing Justice and Alleviating Poverty;
- Claiming Our Identity;
- Growing Congregations;
- Strengthening Governance and Foundations for Mission; and
- Promoting Anglican Partnerships.
Read the complete ENS story here.
New print advertisement available from The Episcopal Church
[Episcopal News Service] A new print advertisement in the Episcopal Church's new "Put Your Faith to Work" series is now available for public media placements beginning with a June 13 insertion in USA Today. |
Building on a theme of "Rolling up your sleeves," the new ad carries a link to an online visitors Web site, www.putyourfaithtowork.org, where the new ad is also posted for viewing.
Congregations and dioceses are welcome to fund local placements of the ads. Copies may be requested free of charge by writing to info@episcopalchurch.org, or phoning 800.334.7626, extension 6136.
Episcopal Relief and Development launches new Web site, visual identity
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ERD's new look |
[ERD] Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) launched its redesigned website June 9, unveiling a new image that portrays the core values of the organization and strengthens its online presence.
"Episcopal Relief and Development has reached incredible milestones in the past several years. Working in partnership with over 60 Anglican and ecumenical agencies, our programs now impact more than two million people in 41 countries," said Robert W. Radtke, president of ERD. "Our new website reflects the vitality of our work and is a powerful and usable tool that tells our story."
Describing it as "innovative and user-friendly," ERD says its new website provides a comprehensive overview of the organization along with individual country pages detailing partners and programs in 41 countries. It also highlights the organization's programs, which focus on the following areas: alleviating hunger and improving food supply, creating economic opportunities and strengthening communities, promoting health and fighting disease, and responding to disasters and rebuilding communities.
"We wanted our new website to be an educational tool to build awareness of Episcopal Relief and Development and our approach to development," said Abagail Nelson, senior vice president for programs. "By providing resources and opportunities for individuals and churches, we open a door to a new way of living in solidarity with people around the world."
ERD has also introduced a new logo as part of the Web site launch. The redesigned logo "reinforces the organization's global vision, its commitment to partnerships, and its connection to the Episcopal Church," ERD says. Read more . . .