The Office of Latino Ministries, led by interim missioner Karla Sikaffy duPlantier, guides The Episcopal Church in forming hospitable communities of faith that nourish, strengthen, and develop disciples of Christ in the Anglican tradition within Spanish-speaking communities.
Vision
Latino Ministries yearns for a church that embodies the multiethnic, multilingual, and multicultural context we live in today. Our vision is to make The Episcopal Church known to Latino/Hispanic communities so that they may experience our church and embrace it as their spiritual home.
Mission
Latino Ministries of The Episcopal Church actively participates in the Jesus Movement. We support dioceses and congregations by producing resources, developing networks, and providing opportunities for formation of lay and ordained leaders.
Spanish-language webinar on grant writing for community impact
May 13, 19, and 26 at 7 p.m. ET
The Episcopal Church’s Office of Latino Ministries will offer a free, three-part grant-writing seminar in Spanish on May 13, May 19, and May 26 at 7 p.m. ET. The webinar is presented in partnership with and led by the Very Rev. Daniel Vélez-Rivera, vicar of Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church ~ Iglesia San Gabriel in Leesburg, Virginia.
La Oficina de Ministerios Latinos de la Iglesia Episcopal ofrecerá un seminario gratuito en tres partes sobre cómo redactar subvenciones en español los días 13, 19 y 26 de mayo a las 7 p. m. hora del este. El webinario se presenta en asociación con el Rvdmo. Daniel Vélez-Rivera, vicario de la Iglesia Episcopal San Gabriel en Leesburg, Virginia, quien también lo dirigirá.
Nuevo Amanecer 2026
SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calendar for this biennial gathering that celebrates Latino ministries across The Episcopal Church. Nuevo Amanecer 2026 will feature two smaller and focused conferences, both offering the same workshops focused on visionary leadership and equipping churches, as well as on embracing dignity and diversity:
- Sept. 28-Oct. 1: Kanuga retreat center, Hendersonville, North Carolina
- Nov. 9-12: Camp Allen, Navasota, Texas
RESERVE LA FECHA: Marque su calendario para esta reunión bienal en la que se celebran los ministerios latinos en toda la Iglesia Episcopal. Nuevo Amanecer 2026 incluirá dos conferencias más pequeñas y enfocadas, en las cuales se ofrecerán los mismos talleres centrados en el liderazgo visionario y el equipamiento de las iglesias, así como en la adopción de la dignidad y la diversidad:
- Del 28 de septiembre al 1° de octubre en el centro para retiros Kanuga, en Hendersonville, Carolina del Norte.
- Del 9 al 12 de noviembre en Camp Allen, en Navasota, Texas.
Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course
The Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course is an innovative eight-day intensive course, designed for diocesan staff, clergy, lay leaders, and seminarians to gain practical knowledge and cultural competency for Latino ministry. All courses are conducted in English. Watch this space for information about 2026 courses.
