Author: wwedderburn

Continuing the theme of the last several posts, 2002-2012 remained a time of upheaval in the wider world – terrorism, wars, economic devastation – these were some themes of the decade. Still, The Episcopal Church continued to listen to God’s clarion call to include more people in its leadership. In 2003 the Rev. Gene Robinson…

The 10th decade concludes our series on the history of the Good Friday Offering. For 100 years, The Episcopal Church has been a faithful partner with the Churches in the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East in supporting the work and ministry in that place. The Good Friday Offering supports pastoral care, education, and…

English As The Episcopal Church’s Good Friday Offering enters its second century, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites bishops, congregations, and supporters—in his annual Lent letter—into “that selfless way of living” demonstrated by Jesus of Nazareth on the cross. First gathered in 1922, the initial Good Friday Offering was an intentional response of The Episcopal Church…

UPDATE (12.5.23): This release was revised to reflect a deadline extension to Dec. 31. The United Thank Offering—in partnership with the Good Friday Offering—will match up to $100,000 of donations given through Dec. 31 to help sustain outreach ministries in the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which operates across several countries or territories and includes churches,…

English As The Episcopal Church’s Good Friday Offering prepares to mark 102 years, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites the whole church to an afternoon of sacred music and collective giving to support siblings in Jerusalem and the Middle East. Recorded at Christ and St. Luke’s Church, Norfolk, in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, the…

Thanks to generous gifts to a recent United Thank Offering matching challenge, the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem will receive more than $187,000 to help meet immediate needs and ease suffering in the Holy Land. In partnership with the upcoming Good Friday Offering, the United Thank Offering invited gifts during November and December—promising a match up…