Episcopal Church, Anglican Communion

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  • September 29, 2009 Communiqué Regarding 2009 General Convention Resolutions

    Communiqué from the Rev. Daniel R. Heischman, executive director, outlining the establishment of, charge to, and composition of the NAES Governing Board task force regading resolutions of the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church affecting Episcopal schools.

  • September 9, 2009 Communiqué Regarding 2009 General Convention Resolutions

    Communiqué from the Rev. Daniel R. Heischman, executive director, regarding resolutions of the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church affecting Episcopal schools.

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Downloads

  • Episcopal Heritage: What Everyone Connected with an Episcopal School Should Know

    Biennial 2008 Workshop C-04. A Power Point introduction to the history, structure, and doctrines of the Episcopal Church; includes an outline of the Church hierarchy and an explanation of titles and roles.

  • Report of the NAES Governing Board Task Force on the Lay Employee Pension Plan and Denominational Healthcare Plan Resolutions of the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church

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  • Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES) 2009-2010 Statistical Survey Results

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  • Summary Results of the NAES Member Survey on the Impact of 2009 General Convention Resolutions

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  • Why Doesn't the Church Notice Us?

    The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman, D.Min., explores the sometimes-heard complaint that the Church doesn't notice, and appreciate, the mission and work of Episcopal schools.

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  • BeliefNet Interview with Archbishop Desmond Tutu

    An interview with retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa in which he describes the African concept of ubuntu and its meaning for Anglicanism.

  • Center for the Ministry of Teaching, Virginia Theological Seminary

    Supports and enriches Christian education in The Episcopal Church by providing on-campus degree programs, publishing, consultations and workshops, and a library of books, curricula, and film that is open to all.

  • Church Pension Group (CPG)

    The mission of CPG is to serve clergy, lay workers, and their families, and parishes, dioceses and other Episcopal Church institutions by providing pensions and other benefits and services that will contribute to their lifetime economic, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

  • Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI)

    With a religious publishing heritage dating back to 1918, CPI is an official publisher of worship materials and other resources for The Episcopal Church, plus a multi-faceted publisher and supplier to the broader ecumenical marketplace.

  • Doctor of Ministry in Educational Leadership Program, Virginia Theological Seminary

    The D.Min. in Educational Leadership provides school leaders the opportunity to reflect on their vocation and to develop new professional skills in critical areas of school ministry.

  • The Episcopal Church

    The official Web site of the Episcopal Church, it includes comprehensive information, links, media, and resources related to the Episcopal Church including bulletin inserts, messages, and sermons of the Presiding Bishop, as well as links to related agencies and organizations.

  • The Episcopal Church — ONE Campaign

    Prayers and worship resources; general information; links to other organizations.

  • The Episcopal Church — Peace & Justice Ministries

    Initiatives, resources, and organizations related to peacemaking, non-violence, economic justice, AIDS, environmental stewardship, and criminal justice.

  • Episcopal Church Building Fund (ECBF)

    The mission of the Episcopal Church Building Fund is to aid in the building, improvement, and repair of churches, rectories, parochial, and diocesan buildings by providing assistance in planning and loans, and to aid in the development of congregations through providing training, education, and resources.

  • Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF)

    The Episcopal Church Foundation is an independent, lay-led organization whose mission is to strengthen the leadership and financial capabilities of Episcopal congregations, dioceses and related organizations. ECF is an excellent resource for information and workshops related to Board and Vestry governance, annual and capital fundraising, and financial management. In addition, ECF manages endowments for parishes, schools, and other Church-related organizations.

  • Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM)

    Works through a network of local affiliate offices in collaboration with other faith-based and secular agencies to carry out a national program of refugee resettlement through a public-private partnership with the U.S. government. Refugees are received from all parts of the world and sponsorship is offered without regard to national origin, race, or religion. EMM relies on the work of volunteer and on parishes who sponsor a refugee family.

  • Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD)

    All ERD programs work to heal a hurting world by assisting people around the world affected by poverty, disease, and disaster.  Project areas include MDG, microfinance, reforestation, water, HIV/AIDS and malaria, and disaster relief.

  • Foward Movement Publications

    Forward Movement Publications is an official agency of the national Episcopal Church, producing pamphlets, booklets, and books to encourage and nourish people as they grow in their lives of prayer and faith. It is best known for the popular quarterly devotional Forward Day by Day, providing daily meditations based on readings from the Bible appointed by the lectionaries.

  • Global Good

    A resource portal for Episcopalians working together to support the Millennium Development Goals and reduce global poverty.

  • Master of Arts in Christian Education, Virginia Theological Seminary

    The goal of the Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) degree is to support the church’s ministry of Christian education by providing professional formation and education for lay people or clergy who undertake that ministry.

  • Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori's Opening Remarks to the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, July 2009
  • Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori's Sermon at the Opening Eucharist of the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, July 2009
  • The Presiding Bishop’s 2008 Summit on Domestic Poverty

    A simple, one-page PDF of the elements of domestic poverty targeted for alleviation and improvement as part of The Episcopal Church’s commitment to justice and equity.

  • Resolution A036: Haiti

    The approved text, and supporting rationale, of resolution A036 (Haiti) passed by the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in July 2009 in Anaheim, California. This resolutions urges NAES and Episcopal schools to partner with the educational institutions of the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti.

  • Resolution A110: Bridging the Education Gap

    The approved text, and supporting rationale, of resolution A110 (Bridging the Education Gap) passed by the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in July 2009 in Anaheim, California. The resolution commends Episcopal schools and NAES for initiatives promoting equity, and justice and addressin economic disparities. The resolution calls upon Episcpoal schools to "explore and develop further bold educational models with undersesrved and economically challenged communities," to "increase the availability of scholarships and slliding scale fees," and to share examples of such efforts with the 77th General Convention in 2012.

  • Resolution A138: Establishing a Mandatory Lay Employee Pension System

    The approved text, and supporting rationale, of resolution A138 (Establishing a Mandatory Lay Employee Pension System) passed by the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in July 2009 in Anaheim, California.

  • Resolution A161: AIDS Education and Resources

    The approved text, and supporting rationale, of resolution A161 (AIDS Education and Resources) passed by the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in July 2009 in Anaheim, California.

  • Resolution A177: Establishing a Denominational Health Plan

    The approved text, and supporting rationale, of resolution A177 (Establishing a Denominational Health Plan) passed by the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in July 2009 in Anaheim, California.

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