FEATURED NEWS
2018 issue of RISEN publishes
The 2018 issue of RISEN, which features the theme of “evangelism,” has been mailed. Read stories about how churches across our diocese and elsewhere are using innovative ways to bring others closer to God. Magazin
Karen Knisely weaves thread of connection to Episcopalians in Alaska
The House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church meets twice every year. The bishops include spouses for the fall meeting, and in September 2017, Karen Knisely accompanied her husband, the Rt. Rev. W. Nicholas Knisely, to the me
Bishop’s policy on cancelling worship in inclement weather
Dear clergy colleagues; As we prepare for this weekend's storm, please be mindful of weather conditions that can affect our regular worship schedules. If the State or your municipality declares a weather emergency which urges people to stay off the roads, or your municipality bans parking because
January 17, 2018 e-news
Parochial report help; active shooter response training; more Lent resources .... read about it all here.
Jan. 5th e-news: MLK events; Cathedral ministry growing; Lent ideas & more
Find the January 5th issue of the diocesan e-news at this link and learn how the Cathedral is expanding its capacity as a base for ministry. It also includes a listing of several events the Center for Reconciliation is co-sponsoring to commemorate Martin Luth
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