Resources
Evangelism Resources Episcopal resources for evangelism abound, at the churchwide, diocesan and even congregational level. Here are some links that can help you to form new, faithful relationships with the community where God has called you to share the good news. Digital Invitation Kits Episcopal Evangelism Toolkit Evangelism Prompt Cards Evangelism Handouts Links
Worship and Formation Resources
Worship and Formation Resources A Prayer for the Power of the Spirit among the People of God Burial Office Prayers (Rite II) Bishop Curry: An invitation to Episcopalians to join in an interfaith remembrance of all who have lost their lives to COVID-19 U.S. Copyright Issues Related To Live Streaming Music U.S. Copyright Issues Related […]
Coaching
About Coaching Without doubt, one of the single best predictors of success is whether a ministry developer is receiving coaching. A good coach will help you focus your work, keep you encouraged and on the right track. The best coaches are outside of your local and diocesan context and are not a part of any […]
Glossary
What is a New Episcopal Community? New Episcopal Communities may assume traditional or innovative forms, but their primary gathering point is around bringing a community of new people together to hear and proclaim God’s word, and to love and serve their neighbors. Here is the definition that was discerned by the 2018-2021 Task Force on […]
Voting Our Creation Care Values
“The task of the church in the first century or 21st century is to… lift up the values of Jesus in our time. So what can we do? We can vote!” – Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Word to the Church, September 16, 2020 Voting Our Creation Care Values Creation Care and 2022 Election Engagement – Resources Faithful Voter Reflection Guide Interfaith Power & […]
The United Thank Offering and the Staff of the Reconciliation, Justice and Creation Care Team Present: The Gospel of Mark Weekly Zoom Bible Study as a Part of the 2021 Good Book Club
Join us as we work our way through the Gospel of Mark during Epiphany. On Thursday of each week, we will gather and talk about the history and context of the portion of the Gospel of Mark that we read the week prior. Everyone will be invited to share what stood out to them, and […]
Ways to Give
Did you know that there is a counsel in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) to have a will? It’s true. Read page 445 in the BCP about “the duty…of all persons to make wills.” Having a will or other estate plan is such an important part of our Christian faith and stewardship that it is […]
Render Unto God What Is God’s, Proper 24 (A) – 2020
[RCL] Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 99; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22 “Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s.” These words of Jesus have become a sort of proverb, and those who know little of scripture may still have heard “Render unto Caesar.” Yet, digging beneath the surface of this short encounter helps uncover some of […]
Our Sermon Writers
Our 2026 Sermon Writers Danae Ashley The Rev. Danae Ashley is an Episcopal priest, international speaker, and voiceover actress who has ministered with parishes in North Carolina, New York, Minnesota, and the Seattle area and is a psychotherapist at Soul Spa Seattle, LLC. Danae uses art, music, drama, poetry, and movement in counseling, spiritual direction, […]
Monthly Sermon Series: Sermon Offering for August 2020
By: The Rev. Matthew Cowden, Executive Council Liaison to the UTO Board, Diocese of Northern Indiana Matthew 18:21-35 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times […]
United Thank Offering
The United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of The Episcopal Church for the mission of the whole church. Through UTO, individuals are invited to embrace and deepen a personal daily spiritual discipline of gratitude. UTO encourages people to notice the good things that happen each day, give thanks to God for those blessings and make […]
Creation Care
Creation Care As we are called by God to care for creation, The Episcopal Church supports policies that protect the natural resources that sustain all life on Earth. The Church calls for policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainable energy, encourage the safe and just use of natural resources, and support communities impacted by […]
about us
About us Office of Government Relations Mission The Office of Government Relations (OGR) represents the policy priorities of The Episcopal Church to the U.S. government in Washington, D.C. and supports civic engagement throughout the Church. OGR aims to influence policy and legislation on critical issues, highlighting the voices and experiences of Episcopalians and Anglicans globally. […]
Partnership Offices
Regions of Engagement We invite you to explore the diverse regions where we foster meaningful connections and collaborationswithin the Anglican Communion and with ecumenical partners. Our mission is to build bridges that extend across continents. We work to achieve this by bringing together The Episcopal Church and its global partners to work collaboratively on shared goals such as the Sustainable Development […]
Concordat Full Communion Between Iglesia Filipina Independiente Episcopal Church
The Concordat of Full Communion Between the Iglesia Filipina Independiente and The Episcopal Church In 1961, following a series of cordial fellowship meetings and mission-dialogues, the Philippine Independent Church (PIC), which is known herein as the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) and The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America (PECUSA), herein referred to […]
Philippine Independent Church
In 1961, following a series of meetings and mission-dialogues, the Philippine Independent Church (PIC), which is known as the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) and The Episcopal Church agreed “to establish a concordat of Full Communion.” From Episcopal News Service First woman bishop makes history in Philippine Independent Church (Apr. 29. 2019) Episcopal Church, Philippine Independent […]
Congregational Programs for Revitalization
Congregational Programs for Revitalization The Office of African Descent Ministries’ (OBM) Congregational Programs for Revitalization (CPR) are designed to equip congregations with tools, training, and coaching to strengthen congregational leadership and ministry. OBM has identified significant areas in which congregations of African descent desire support and programming for future relevance, growth, and positioning for 21st-century […]
Resources
Resources These resources will help you to engage in loving formation, liberating advocacy, and life-giving conservation for the sake of God’s Creation. You may also connect, explore what is happening, and add your Creation Care ministry to the Episcopal Asset Map. Updates from the 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, July 2022: Summary of environmental measures affirmed at General Convention: […]