Patriarch’s 2019 Lenten Message
Lenten Letter to the Church Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts. And see if there be any grievous way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. -Psalm 139.23.24 The Great…
Diocese of Lake Victoria Update
A Message from Bishop Charles of Tanzania. "Dear Saints, warm greetings from the Diocese of Lake Victoria just an update of the Lord's doings in the Diocese of Lake Victoria,it has been our practice for 7 years now as a…
Church in Kenya continues to expand
Bishop Peter Chunge writes "These are pictures of the 4 days fasting and praying event that ended on December 9/2018 at St John's Church Eshiamboko. On Sunday we had 3 new members join us, 52 confirmed, 8 women joined the…
Patriarch Visits Brazil
The Patriarch has just returned from Brazil, meeting with the clergy and people of the ICCEC in Brazil. Archbishop Bates covered a great deal of terrain. You can see photos of Sunday morning at Reconciliação Recife, Brazil. Sunday evening at…
Christ the Redeemer’s Treasure
Christ the Redeemer’s Treasure All of our CEC congregations are blessed with special people, and we all have a story of God’s grace and faithfulness in our lives. At Christ the Redeemer in Woodstock GA, our congregation is blessed with…
Successful Orphans in Kenya 2018
Thank you to everyone who has donated to help the Orphanage in Kenya and Uganda. Here are a few recent success stories. Bishop Koyo Wrote: "God is greatly blessing these orphans and by extension, we are also blessed. Thank you to…
Divorce & Grief Ministries
The Cathedral Church of the Intercessor (Malverne, NY) has added two new support groups to its list of ministries. GriefShare and DivorceCare provide practical help and spiritual healing to two groups of people suffering loss in their lives. Both programs,…
20TH Anniversary Photos Good Shepherd Church- Kenya
Joyful christian greetings! River Nzoia South Diocese celebrated their 20years of existence for a whole week resting with a service conducted by me on Sunday 20th July, 2018. Forwarded are the photographs during the occasion which you can place on…
St. Michaels in Thomaston, GA
Humble Beginnings There have been many times that I have been asked by laity and pastors alike, “Who we are” as a church. My answer every time is, “We are a small but faithful group.” I say this because we…
20th Anniversary in Kenya
River Nzoia South Diocese Bishop Nicholus Imbiti Ingandima celebrated their 20 years of existence for a whole week resting with a service conducted by Bishop Koyo. They sent the photos of the event.
Celebration River Nzoia, Kenya
Celebration at the River Nzoia, Kenya These are pictures of the 4 days fasting and praying event that ended on December 9/2018 at St John's Church Eshiamboko. On Sunday we had 3 new members join us, 52 confirmed, 8 women…
When God Answers
Mike Birdsong+ Pastor of St. Michael and all Angels. Since the inception of the ICCEC, it’s vision and mission have its roots in one simple little phrase; “Making visible the Void.” Many persons and parishes have prayed without ceasing for…
Sanctity of Life Message
The Feast of Our Lord the Giver of Life 2019 Dear brothers and sisters, As I am writing this letter, the news is consumed by and obsessed with a "caravan" of persons from Latin America seeking to enter the United…
Saint Valentine
Valentine's Day is this month Why is Saint Valentine, a Martyr the modern day patron saint of lovers and gift chocolates? Saint Valentine was a priest in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II, according to Christian tradition. One…
March for Life 2019
Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord... (I Corinthians 15) There has never been a more important year to show D.C. just how active and alive the pro-life movement is in our country. Despite what the…
Helping the Blind in Uganda
Bishop Hannington of Uganda recently wrote: Bible Society of Uganda, Rwenzori Branch, celebrates 2018 Christmas with People with Visual Disabilities (PVD) at the BSU Offices at Balya Road, Fort Portal 14 Dec. 2018. In the testimonies, Mr.…
Intercessor Live on Facebook
The Cathedral Church of the Intercessor is live each Sunday on Facebook. The Intercessors Facebook page now lives streams the complete 9:30 and 11:30 Services each Sunday. Take a look at https://www.facebook.com/churchoftheintercessor/ to see them live each Sunday or view past…
Sursum Corda Starts Again
Sursum Corda Newsletter starts again. Sursum Corda Latin: "Lift up your hearts" or literally, "Lifted hearts". Are you interested in being a writer for Sursum Corda? We are looking for people to commit to writing at least one or two…
Advent and Christmas Letter
Hebrews 11.1 reads from the NKJV, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” I have heard too many sermons using this text as the foundation for preaching a Gospel of financial prosperity…
Sanctity of Life Sunday
As you all know, the Feast of Our Lord the Giver of Life is a day set aside by the ICCEC to celebrate the precious wonder of living and to acknowledge the loving God that gives us the chance. It…
2019 ICCEC Calendar is Ready!
The 2019 ICCEC Calendar is Ready! You can order it at www.cec-na.org or a direct link https://www.cec-na.org/calendar/ Thank you to everyone who contributed photos to this year's Calendar
Patriarch Visits Spain
The Patriarch has been attending the CEC European Convocation this past week in Spain. As part of that trip, the Bishops from the Philippines took advantage of the visit to schedule a House of Bishops meetings. The CEC Europe continues…
New Water Tower in Kenya
Bishop Koyo of Kenya recently wrote: (excerpt below) I am happy to report the final completion of the water tower at a cost of kshs. 476,000/= The water tower will be of great use to the orphans and the community…
Fr Rob Northwood becomes Bishop-Elect
Congratulations to Father Rob Northwood. The recent Primate's Council affirmed the call on his life and has announced that he will be consecrated Bishop in Bel Air Maryland, 15 March 2019. (More details about hotels and the location will be…
Ready to receive your 2019 ICCEC Calendar Photos
It is time to submit Photos for the 2019 ICCEC Calendar. Please Click this link. Click Here or go to https://www.cec-na.org/submit-2018-calendar-photos/ Photos should be the highest resolution you have, and please include your church and the Photo Description. Thank you.