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This area contains quick reference links to resources about the Episcopal Church.

» A to Z Directory
Alphabetical listing of topics and areas on episcopalchurch.org.
» Episcopal Books and Resources (EBaR)
Items from Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD), United Thank Offering (UTO), and offices at the Episcopal Church Center, plus prayer books and other resources related to the Episcopal Church.
» Find a Church
Provides contact information for congregations throughout the Episcopal Church.
» Glossary of Terms
From An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church by Armentrout and Slocum.
» Groups & Organizations
Links to groups and organizations – some Episcopal, others ecumenical and interfaith – with websites to explore.

» Constitution & Canons
The documents which guide and govern Episcopalians' common life. These documents are revised at each General Convention to continually seek to have our polity match our practices.
» Governance Flow Chart
Shows the Episcopal Church organizational structure from the parish to the national level.
» Summary of Actions of the 76th General Convention
Gives a broad picture of the actions of the 2009 General Convention.
» Policy for Action
Summary of the social policies of the church as set by the General Convention and Executive Council through resolutions.
» Outline of Faith
Commonly called the Catechism, from the Book of Common Prayer, page 844 – 862, this is an outline for instruction and a brief summary of the Church's teaching.
» Visitors Center
Information and resources for those who are curious or new to the Episcopal Church.

» Episcopal Life Online Fast Facts
Basic statistics and facts on the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion
» 2010-2012 Budget for the Episcopal Church
Download budget documents adopted by the General Convention.
» Finance Office
Information and resources from the Office of the Treasurer and the Office of the Controller.
» Church Deployment Office
Support and resources for clergy, lay professionals, or members of a congregation or community entering into a time of discernment and transition.
» Employment Opportunities at 815
Job postings at the Episcopal Church Center in New York City.
» Statistics
Provides the church with information about its context, congregations, members, leadership, directions, and ongoing mission. Includes information on Parochial and Diocesan reports.
» Studying Your Congregation and Community
Looking at the social and demographic characteristics of the local community sheds light on the people to which we hope to minister. Looking at trends in membership, average worship attendance, and financial giving sheds light on congregational strength and whether current patterns indicate growth, decline or stability.

» Anglican Communion
Official web site of the offices of the Anglican Communion.
» Archives of the Episcopal Church
Includes digital archives and resources on the Episcopal Church, related Anglican bodies, and individual Episcopalians.
» Church Pension Group
Information and resources on clergy and lay worker pensions, benefits and services.
» Clergy Quick Find
Access to the most recent contact information for Episcopal clergy.
» Liturgical Calendar Online
A listing of Principal Feasts, Sundays, Holy Days, Days of Special Devotion, and Days of Observance in the Episcopal Church.
» Theological Education for All
The Office for Ministry Development is pleased to present the website www.TEforALL.org –as in 'theological education for all'. It is intended as a resource for congregations and educators seeking to offer quality programs for life long learning for all ages. Persons new to the Church and those experienced in education and formation ministries all will find links to interesting and useful tools for exploring Christian faith, spirituality and the Episcopal Church.