Statement by the Right Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall, Bishop of Arizona, on the Indictment of Eric Ridenour for Arson The United States Attorney in Arizona sent out a press release today regarding the alleged perpetrator of the arson at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church in Douglas, Arizona, detailing additional hate crime charges …
I first encountered the young Trans English poet, Jay Hulme, on Twitter in his observations on serving as Churchwarden of a church that is over a thousand years old and includes a graveyard that occasionally yields ancient bones to the surface. Jay was raised an atheist, found faith in late 2019, joined a church during …
2024 Pilgrimage Schedule Saturday, January 27, 2024 10 am to 2 pm St George Episcopal Church, 168 W Arizona StreetHolbrook, AZ 86025 Saturday, April 27, 202410 am to 2 pm Environment & Natural Resources 2 Building, University ofArizona, 1064 E Lowell Street, Tucson, AZ 85719 Friday, August 16, & Saturday, August 17, 2024 Phoenix Indian …
Young Adult Retreat at Chapel RockNov 10th-12th This weekend retreat for young adults 18-30 is offered by Episcopal Campus Ministries and the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona and will be held at Chapel Rock in Prescott. The theme is “Not Burning Out: A Weekend to Renew and Reflect.” Contact ECMtucson@gmail.com with questions.
I attended the House of Bishops meeting last week on Zoom. A significant portion of our limited time together was focused on two issues: the results of the 2022 Parochial Reports for the Episcopal Church, and the disciplinary process for bishops. Results of the 2022 Parochial Results across the Episcopal Church are available here. The …
Orange Shirt Day is observed on September 30th and commemorates the residential school experience, witnesses and honors the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and commits to the ongoing process of reconciliation. The annual Orange Shirt Day opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity …
In the face of overwhelming statistics and facts indicating the ineffectiveness and arbitrary nature of capital punishment in our nation (Death Penalty Information Center, 2023), only 23 States have abolished the death penalty while 4 States currently have a governor-issued moratorium in place (including Arizona). Even though public opinion is over 60% against the death …
The Hispanic/Latino Ministry of the Diocese of Arizona Invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the following events throughout the month. September 24thTrinity Cathedral100 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix AZ1:00 pm Hispanic Heritage Potluck – Come and join our brothers and sisters with a variety of food and good conversation. ( Don’t forget to bring …
In early June, 16 boys and girls (ages 8-17) who are affected by the incarceration of an immediate family member spent a fun and action-packed week at Chapel Rock in Prescott. They formed friendships and learned new skills (such as photography, drumming, and even kayaking!), and they had an opportunity to experience the love that …
An important creation care opportunity is just around the corner, and Arizona Episcopal Churches will lead the way. On October 4 the church honors St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. On that date, and several dates surrounding it, various diocesan communities will celebrate the occasion with a Blessing of the Animals service. …
We are excited to announce that the next Director of Finance & Operations for the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona is Patti Henderson. Her first day will be October 1st, 2023. Patti was born as a lifelong Chicagoan before moving to Arizona in 2021. The draw of the sunshine and warm weather originally brought her to the …
Did you know that over 200,000 children in AZ have one or both parents incarcerated – that’s 10% of the national total! These children often suffer from sleeplessness, attention deficit disorders, separation anxiety, depression and other issues including guilt and the stigma associated with incarceration. In fact, the issue has become so prevalent that Sesame …