Below, find prayers written by members of The Episcopal Church’s Public Policy, Partnership, and Witness Division in collaboration with other Church Center departments. Episcopalians are invited to share and speak these prayers in congregations, small groups, and individually.  Join us each week as we share new prayers for the vulnerable among us facing challenges, fears,…

Civic engagement is a key way we live out our faith. We are called to love our neighbors as ourselves, and we recognize that we exercise our faith in the context of relationships, communities, and society. As part of that, The Episcopal Church has long supported nonpartisan voter engagement, as well as advocating for protection…

Our UTO leaders have asked for a newsletter article each month that they can cut and paste from our newsletter to their own diocesan or parish newsletter. This article is intended to be used in your publications. Feel free to edit to add information pertinent to your congregation or diocese, or simply cut and paste…

If the Lord had not been my help, my soul would soon have lived in the land of silence. When I thought, “My foot is slipping,” your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. (Psalm 94:17-19)  Join us each week as we share new prayers for the…

By Heather Melton (she/her), UTO Staff Officer I have always had pets. My first pet was a blind cat named Spock, who followed me around my entire childhood. Then there was a dachshund named Ernie (plus an orange tabby named Bert) who for many years put up with my younger self dressing him in doll…

Los Obispos de la Iglesia Episcopal se reunieron del 22 al 28 de septiembre de 2026 en el Centro de Conferencias Camp Allen de Navasota, Texas. Nuestra reunión incluyó a 118 obispos y obispos electos, los cuales representan a  93 diócesis y ministerios especiales en 17 países y territorios. Conscientes de las presiones y los desafíos que enfrentan nuestro mundo y nuestra iglesia, estamos agradecidos por este tiempo reservado para la renovación espiritual y el trabajo enfocado. Dejamos esta reunión con relaciones más profundas y compromisos renovados con el ministerio que compartimos en Jesucristo.

Language around gender and sexuality continues to evolve. With minor exceptions, we follow the guidance of the Associated Press style team, which also consults with the following groups: NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists; the Trans Journalist Association; and GLAAD. As a guiding principle, seek to respect individuals’ dignity—ask their input and preference when there is a…

Language around gender and sexuality continues to evolve. With minor exceptions, we follow the guidance of the Associated Press style team, which also consults with the following groups: NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists; the Trans Journalist Association; and GLAAD. As a guiding principle, seek to respect individuals’ dignity—ask their input and preference when there is a…

Acts Lesson Plans: Pentecost Scripture: Acts 2: 1 – 11 The focal scripture for Pentecost is Acts 2: 1-21. Jesus had told them to wait. Wait until the “advocate” appeared. They had no clue who this advocate would be, but they trusted Jesus. They were probably together to celebrate Shavu’ot, which was also called Pentecost…

Acts Lesson Plans: Pentecost Scripture: Acts 2: 1 – 11 The focal scripture for Pentecost is Acts 2: 1-21. Jesus had told them to wait. Wait until the “advocate” appeared. They had no clue who this advocate would be, but they trusted Jesus. They were probably together to celebrate Shavu’ot, which was also called Pentecost…