Biennial Conference News
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Biennial 2026 Award Recipients Announced
The Ruth Jenkins Award and the John D. Verdery Award are the National Association of Episcopal Schools’ highest honors and recognize and celebrate the outstanding service of individuals to Episcopal schools and NAES. The awards are bestowed at the discretion and by vote of the Governing Board and are presented during ceremonies at our Biennial Conference. The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor John D. Verdery Award Recipient The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor recently retired as the seventh bishop diocesan of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and the 1,101st bishop in The Episcopal Church. His election took place on December 3, 2016, during the…
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Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe to Preach at Conference Eucharist
NAES is pleased to welcome the Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church who will preach at the conference Eucharist. The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mission.
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NAES Welcomes Lutheran Educators
After a successful collaboration at Biennial Conference 2024, NAES welcomes members of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) to Biennial Conference 2026. Lutheran educators looking to broaden their academic horizons and foster Christian fellowship will find much to gain from joining their Episcopal colleagues in Los Angeles. Exchange best practices with colleagues from a different Protestant tradition, and explore how the educational philosophy of Episcopal schools might unveil complementary approaches to faith-based education and enrich Lutheran schools.