Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries

The BLESS Appeal supports the people and programs that boldly proclaim the loving, liberating, and life-giving message of Jesus Christ within the Asiamerican communities comprising immigrants and those born in the United States.

Gifts to the BLESS Appeal ensure that Asiamerica Ministries has the resources to help fulfill the mission of The Episcopal Church by providing pathways for dioceses to start new Asian congregations and strengthen existing ones, and by advocating for Asian empowerment at all levels of the church: seminarians, women, youth, clergy, and lay leaders.

Loving – Watch a video message by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry for the graduation ceremony of the Karen Episcopal Ministry Formation on Jan. 16, 2022.

Liberating – Watch a video message by Fr. Fred Vergara on being Episcopalian. 

Life-Giving – Watch a mission update with the Rev. Winfred B. Vergara. 

From Public Affairs

• Join Asiamerica Ministries’ Chinese Convocation meeting in Los AngelesSeptember 9, 2025
  Those of Chinese descent with Episcopal affiliations, those who desire to affiliate with Chinese Episcopalians, and non-Chinese Episcopalians who lead Chinese churches and ministries are invited to the annual meeting of the Chinese Convocation for Asiamerica Ministries of The Episcopal… Read more: Join Asiamerica Ministries’ Chinese Convocation meeting in Los Angeles
• Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the passing of the Rev. Fran ToyDecember 29, 2024
• EAM 2024 Young Adult RetreatNovember 20, 2024
  Young Adults of the Episcopal Asiamerica Ministry (EAM) met for a retreat from October 25-27, 2024 at Camp Sloggett in the mountains of Kōke‘e, Kaua‘i. Although our numbers were smaller than anticipated, we had a wonderful, uplifting time! We were… Read more: EAM 2024 Young Adult Retreat
• Finding Purpose and Resilience: My Year as a YASC Volunteer in Sri LankaNovember 7, 2024
  My name is John Buterbaugh and I served as a YASC volunteer in Sri Lanka from 2022 to 2023. Having been a special education teacher at an inner-city middle school, I experienced many of the difficulties that many teachers around… Read more: Finding Purpose and Resilience: My Year as a YASC Volunteer in Sri Lanka
• National Coming Out DayOctober 15, 2024
  In honor of National Coming Out Day, we are proud to feature an article written by the Rev. Melvin Soriano, Priest Associate at St. John’s Cathedral and Associate Chaplain of Canterbury USC.  He is also convener of “The Gathering: A Space… Read more: National Coming Out Day

Contact:
Julia Alling

Annual Appeal Manager

For information about the Office of Development or ways to give, contact Julia Alling at 212-716-6271 or click this link to send a message.

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