Shireen Korkzan

Kendra Haven is director of special projects at InfluenceMap, a an independent data analysis think tank that tracks companies and industry associations. During the Episcopal Parish Network’s Earth Day 2024 webinar, Haven addressed how multinational oil and gas corporations spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually to shape public image by appearing in favor of reducing emissions. However, claims of “going green” are inconsistent with the companies’ policy engagement. Photo: Screenshot

For the first time since its establishment in 1135, the Children of His Majesty’s Chapel Royal, based at St. James’s Palace in London, England, made its inaugural visit to the United States in 2024. While there, the Chapel Royal choristers joined the St. Thomas Choir School choristers in New York City for special performances on April 19 and 21. Photo: Scott Heins

[Episcopal News Service] The Social Justice & U.S. Policy committees are considering a resolution calling for “Protection of Water ‘Ola I Ka Wa – Water is Life,’” which calls for General Convention to support protecting clean drinking water on Hawai‘s island of O‘ahu, where Honolulu is located.

[Episcopal News Service] Pro-Palestinian protest encampments on dozens of college campuses nationwide have led to violent clashes, more than 2,000 arrests, expulsions, suspensions and the cancellation of classes and

[Episcopal News Service] A two-member Episcopal delegation attended the 23rd annual United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues April 15-26 in New York City to address global Indigenous iss…

[Episcopal News Service] Under the United States’ constitution-based federal system, federal laws apply to the entire country, while state laws only apply to the state where they’re passed. Because…

[Episcopal News Service] General Convention’s Environmental Stewardship & Care of Creation legislative committees heard testimonies May 7 on three proposed resolutions seeking to join and suppo…

[Episcopal News Service] In 2024 the cities of New York, New York, and York, England, are celebrating a century as twin cities. “Twinning of York” festivities commenced last weekend at St. Thomas C…

During General Convention’s Environmental Stewardship & Care of Creation legislative committees’ May 14, 2024 open hearing, San Joaquin Bishop David Rice and the Rev. Robin Hollis, a deacon in the Diocese of Arizona, discuss proposed resolution A098, “Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation.” The resolution seeks to endorse the proposed global treaty that would complement the Paris Agreement by laying out a guideline to phase out fossil fuel exploration and expansion while supporting countries in their ethical transition to renewable energy sources. Photo: Screenshot

From left: Charles Graves IV, Ruth Meyers, Steve Pankey | ENS photos