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Letter from Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town to Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe received the following letter on May 14 from the Most Rev. Thabo Makgoba, archbishop of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA). On May 12, Bishop Rowe announced that The Episcopal Church would end its refugee resettlement grant agreements with the U.S. government after being asked to resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa.

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe to attend papal inauguration as part of Anglican delegation

A delegation of leaders from the Anglican Communion—including Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe—will attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV on May 18 in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Italy.

Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Episcopal Migration Ministries

Dear People of God in The Episcopal Church: I am writing today with some significant news about Episcopal Migration Ministries, the organization that leads The Episcopal Church’s refugee resettlement ministry.

Diocese of Cuba receives consents for Bishop-elect Angel Rivera

The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of Cuba for its Feb. 28 election of the Rev. Angel Rivera as bishop. His ordination is scheduled for Sept. 18.

Succession planning underway for Episcopal Church Latino/Hispanic ministries

Succession planning is underway for The Episcopal Church’s Latino/Hispanic ministries, as the Rev. Anthony Guillén retires May 1 after nearly two decades of service with the church center.

Statement from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the death of Pope Francis

My heart is heavy at the death of our brother in Christ, Pope Francis. Throughout his life and ministry, he has been a witness for the Gospel and a champion for the poor and marginalized. Especially in this season, I give thanks for his powerful advocacy on behalf of migrants and refugees. Pope Francis, who was the first Latin American pope, understood these siblings in Christ are never at the edges, fearful and alone. As he once wrote, “In the faces of the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the sick, strangers and prisoners, we are called to see the face of Christ who pleads with us to help.”

Easter 2025 message from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe

Dear Friends in Christ: Luke’s Gospel tells us that on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Joanna went to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus. When they got there, the stone had been rolled away, and they heard the message that transformed their world—and ours: “He is not here. He is risen.”

Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on bombing of al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza

Dear People of God in The Episcopal Church: Early this Palm Sunday morning, we received confirmation that al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, was hit last night by Israeli missiles. The diocese and many media outlets report that the emergency department, the pharmacy, the chapel, and other essential facilities have been severely damaged, and patients are without shelter or medical care. Read more about the attack from the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.

Episcopal Church awards 2025 Young Adult and Campus Ministry grants

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church has awarded 19 grants, totaling $135,000, to young adult and campus ministries from dioceses across the U.S., Europe, Caribbean, and South America. The projects include the development and expansion of young adult groups, a speaker series, teaching English as a second language, a community meal program, and more.

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Featured Video: Traveling the Way of Love, Season 2

Prayer is the foundation of a faithful life, grounding us in a relationship with God. This episode of Traveling the Way of Love invites us to explore prayer and how it can draw us closer to God, whether in moments of quiet contemplation or communal worship.

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What We Believe

The mission of The Episcopal Church, as stated in the Book of Common Prayer’s catechism, is “to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.” In step with that mission, we follow Jesus into loving, liberating, and life-giving relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth.

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Learn more about our ministries

The mission priorities and ministries of The Episcopal Church rise from the decisions of  The General Convention, our governing body. The work of the church is carried out by our core ministries of evangelism, racial reconciliation, and creation care, along with the program ministries below. Learn more about each ministry by clicking below.