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
Pride month begins June 1 and across our diocese churches are making plans to show The Episcopal Church is a place of belonging and inclusion. We’ll have more updates in the coming weeks but for now, here are five things to know: On June 1, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe will bless all upcoming Episcopal Pride...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
On July 17, members of the diocese joined Bishop Paula Clark and Pat Cornelius-Woods, Diocesan Finance Committee co-chair, on Zoom for “Sustaining Our Mission: Understanding Our Diocesan Budget Process & Priorities.” The budget education event was billed as “part one” of a larger budget education process intended to provide greater transparency and understanding about the... Read more ➤➤ The post Sustaining Our Mission: Understanding Our Diocesan Budget Process and Priorities, ...| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago, A lot has been happening behind the scenes since I last updated you on our Strategic Planning Process and I am pleased to be able to share with you the next milestone document, the Saison Discernment Report. Saison’s report incorporates the Holy Cow! survey feedback and information... Read more ➤➤ The post Saison Report, Strategic Planning Committee Help Guide Our Path Forward appeared first on Episcopal Diocese of Chicago.| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
This sermon was given on June 29, 2025 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Chicago by the Rev. Dr. Ian Burch I don’t know you well, and you don’t know me well, so you will have to just believe me when I tell you I was a pretty church-y kid. I think this was for... Read more ➤➤ The post June 29 Pride Sunday Sermon from the Rev. Dr. Ian Burch appeared first on Episcopal Diocese of Chicago.| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
Zoom gathering on Thursday, July 17 All members of the diocese are invited to join Bishop Paula Clark and representatives of the Diocesan Finance Committee on Thursday July 17 at 7 pm for a presentation and discussion about the 2026 diocesan budget process, budget priorities, historic trends, and current realities. The 2026 budget process began in June... Read more ➤➤ The post Sustaining our Mission: Understanding Our Diocesan Budget Process & Priorities appeared first on Episcopal D...| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
We want to spread the word about your Pride celebrations taking place around the diocese! Please send dates, details and a contact name to Jen Boyle Tucker for a listing on our website. And please send photos for our #DioChiPride album! View a listing of events submitted to-date: June 1 in Crystal Lake: Trinity Episcopal Parish...Read more ➤➤| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
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The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago is developing a strategic plan which will guide our life and ministry for the next three to five years. The first phase of this work, led by Saison Consulting, is a process of reflection and discovery as we listen deeply to the voices of our diocese and our communities. Bishop...Read more ➤➤| 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