09.15.2025| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
On September 10, diocesan staff T.J. Houlihan and Rebecca Elfring-Roberts and TENS Executive Director Davey Gerhard met with Diocese of Chicago clergy and lay stewardship leaders to review proven practices... Read more ➤➤ The post Pledge Campaign Best Practices and Tools: TENS Webinar for the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago appeared first on Episcopal Diocese of Chicago.| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
September 12, 2025 Dear People of God, I write with heartfelt sorrow following today’s incident in which an immigrant was killed, and an ICE agent was injured in Franklin Park,... Read more ➤➤ The post A Pastoral Message from Bishop Paula Clark appeared first on Episcopal Diocese of Chicago.| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
A Joint Statement from the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago’s Peace and Justice, Sanctuary, and Hispanic Affairs Committees, the Antiracism Commission, and Episcopal Charities As people directly involved in carrying out...Read more ➤➤| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
August 27, 2025 Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago, As I take time away with my family for rest and renewal, I remain deeply connected to the...Read more ➤➤| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
August 22, 2025 Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago, As summer winds down, I’m preparing to step away for a couple of weeks of vacation with family and friends before heading to the House of Bishops meeting in the Dominican Republic, September 10–15. Before I go, I want to share a few... Read more ➤➤ The post Summer Wrap Up from Bishop Paula Clark appeared first on Episcopal Diocese of Chicago.| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
Zoom gathering on Thursday, September 18 (originally scheduled for August 28) All members of the diocese are invited to join representatives of the Diocesan Finance Committee and members of the Bishop’s staff on Thursday, September 18 at 7 pm for the second presentation and discussion about the 2026 diocesan budget. The focus will be on the revenue... Read more ➤➤ The post Sustaining Our Mission, Part Two: Understanding Our Diocesan Budget Process and Priorities appeared first on E...| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
BIshop Paula Clark has appointed the Rev. Kyle Oliver, EdD, as a part-time Leadership Development Consultant for the diocese, working closely with Canon Andrea Mysen and others to support this vital area. Kyle’s work will include assessing the diocesan-wide needs for leadership formation, expanding and developing our leadership development resources, and continuing the well-attended leadership...Read more ➤➤| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
The Vitality Grants Committee is now accepting applications for 2026 grants. All congregations, regardless of parish or mission status, may apply for a grant. Applications are due October 24 by 5 pm. Grants are intended to help congregations become more faithful, healthy, and effective, and priority is given to congregations with demonstrated financial need. Application...Read more ➤➤| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
On Tuesday, July 29, Grace Episcopal Church in Oak Park welcomed more than 80 participants to the inaugural vision and strategy session of the Chicago metro area’s interfaith community. The gathering brought together Jewish, Muslim, and Christian leaders—including representatives from Episcopal, Roman Catholic, ELCA, and Evangelical traditions—to unite in solidarity with immigrant neighbors and explore... Read more ➤➤ The post Faith Leaders Unite for Immigrant Justice at Interfa...| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” April 16, 196 Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago, Last summer, our diocese rallied in extraordinary ways—gathering clothes,... Read more ➤➤ The post Our Immigrant Siblings Need Us Now / Nuestros hermanos inmigrantes nos necesitan ahora appeared first on Epi...| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
This week the diocese began a process that will conclude with the consideration of a detailed strategic plan at the Diocesan Convention in November 2025. The planning process led by Saison Consulting of Cary, North Carolina, includes a 16-week discovery process during which consultants Nathan Kirkpatrick and Anne Schmidt will meet with the bishop and...Read more ➤➤| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago, As our Strategic Planning Process continues, I am humbled and grateful for the many ways you have all shown up and engaged in this work. Between the online survey and Zoom conversations more than 1,000 people have shared their wisdom, concerns and hopes for our diocese....Read more ➤➤| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago