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Five Reflections on Easter
By Cathy Hornberger
This month we share five reflections on Easter.
Beginning to Talk About Race
By Donald Romanik
Earlier this year, our Board of Directors adopted the “ECF Compass” – a rearticulation of our Purpose, Mission and Vision. This document also highlights who we are, what we do and how we do it. In addition to describing ourselves as Episcopal, Independent and Lay-led, we also state that ECF is inclusive, i.e, “we are anti-racist and committed to social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.”
The Rev. David Peters Shares Five Resources on Pandemic Church
By David W. Peters
The Rev. David Peters Shares Five Resources on Pandemic Church
One year in
By Donald Romanik
My name is Donald Romanik and I am President of the Episcopal Church Foundation. Its been about a year since weve been living with this pandemic of COVID-19.
A Bald-faced Lie: “This is Not Who We Are”
By Ranjit Mathews
In our latest blog, Ranjit Mathews addresses the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol and its part in the White supremacy woven through United States’ history.
A Message From Donald Romanik
By Donald Romanik
We all are shocked, saddened, and disgusted by the events of January 6.
Happy New Liminal Year
By Linda Buskirk
How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going encourages clergy and other church leaders “to remain non-anxious, to be self-reflective, and to self-differentiate personal issues from the issues of the organization.”
Apostolic Hazing: When Seeking Holy Orders Becomes Dangerous
By Nicole Foster
You wouldn’t think that hazing could be part of the process of taking holy orders, but unfortunately, it is. Nicole Foster explains what the term “apostolic hazing” means and what we can do about it.
Vitality Check
By Linda Buskirk
Linda Buskirk finds out how one congregation has used the new Congregational Vitality Assessment tool from ECF and FaithX.
Story Steward
By Linda Buskirk
In our latest blog, Linda Buskirk explores a fascinating idea, that every congregation should have a “story steward” to collect memories about their experiences with the church.
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