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The Episcopal Church The Episcopal Church welcomes all who worship Jesus Christ and comprises 106 dioceses and one mission area across 22 countries or territories.

While The Episcopal Church is headquartered in New York City, we are not a national church—we are a multinational denomination. As the only U.S.-based member of the worldwide Anglican Communion, The Episcopal Church is part of the world’s third-largest group of Christians and currently has more than 1.6 million members. We are denominational descendants of—and partners with—the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church. The mission of the 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, The Episcopal Church follows Jesus into loving, liberating, and life-giving relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth. We are the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement.

Today is the feast of Saint James of Jerusalem.Grant, O God, that, following the example of your servant James the Just,...
10/23/2026

Today is the feast of Saint James of Jerusalem.

Grant, O God, that, following the example of your servant James the Just, brother of our Lord, your church may give itself continually to prayer and to the reconciliation of all who are at variance and enmity; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

St. James of Jerusalem, remembered on October 23, is known in scripture as the Lord’s brother—though tradition variously describes him as brother, half-brother, or cousin of Jesus. Converted after the resurrection, James became the first Bishop of Jerusalem and a key leader in the early church. Paul notes that James was granted a special appearance of the risen Christ, and at the Council of Jerusalem he helped guide the church toward welcoming Gentile converts without imposing the full weight of Jewish law. Known as “James the Just,” he lived a life of prayer, simplicity, and holiness, and was deeply revered for his intercession on behalf of his people. His bold witness to Jesus as Messiah, however, provoked opposition, and according to tradition he was thrown from the temple roof and beaten to death for his testimony. Honored as both apostle and martyr, James is remembered for his wisdom, his reconciling spirit, and his steadfast faith unto death.

Join us each week as we share new prayers for the vulnerable among us facing challenges, fears, and threats. We will nam...
10/23/2026

Join us each week as we share new prayers for the vulnerable among us facing challenges, fears, and threats. We will name many of the harms unfolding and acknowledge what is being erased, lost, and threatened.

These prayers are not a replacement for action; they are meant to offer space for grounding and discernment as we seek to bear one another’s burdens in the love and way of Christ.

Link to the full blog post: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/content-type/prayers/public-witness-weekly-prayers-october-23/

The United Thank Offering Board announces the opening of its 2027 annual grants process, with a focus on projects that s...
10/22/2026

The United Thank Offering Board announces the opening of its 2027 annual grants process, with a focus on projects that seek to connect churches, dioceses, and provinces with the unique needs of their local communities. Applicants for this round are asked to observe three deadlines to complete the process: Dec. 4, Jan. 8, and Feb. 5.

The focus of grants for the 2026-2028 triennium is inspired by the Anglican foundational framework of Scripture, tradition, and reason. The 2027 grant focus highlights the idea that “we” are “the gifts of God for the people of God,” as noted in the Book of Common Prayer—as well as incorporating the concept of a “gift economy” discussed in Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book, “The Serviceberry,” said the Rev. Rowan Larson, chair of the United Thank Offering grant committee.

“This year, the whole board has been captivated by ‘The Serviceberry,’” Rowan said. “She writes about a different kind of economy than the one the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times report about. She describes an economy based on gifts and gratitude that sounds an awful lot like the economy of the kingdom of heaven that Jesus describes in the Gospels.

“We were inspired to ask churches, dioceses, and provinces to dream about what connecting their unique gifts with the unique needs of the community around them might look like,” Rowan said. “We hope to see applications for projects that are specific to where the applicant is located, as well as projects that will generate something that can be shared back to the community.”

Learn more and apply here: iam.ec/utogrants

10/19/2026

Learn more by visiting episcopalchurch.org and clicking on Election Engagement

Moses presses God with breathtaking boldness (Show me your glory!) and God tucks him in the cleft of a rock and lets all...
10/18/2026

Moses presses God with breathtaking boldness (Show me your glory!) and God tucks him in the cleft of a rock and lets all his goodness pass by, because this is a God who is known not by naked power but by mercy and grace declared by name. Isaiah goes further still, revealing a God who calls even Cyrus by name and arms him for a purpose, so that from the rising of the sun to the west all the earth may know there is no other. The Thessalonians received the gospel not in word only but in power and the Holy Spirit, and their faith sounded forth across Macedonia and Achaia without Paul needing to say a word. Jesus silences his interrogators with a single question - Whose image is on the coin? - leaving the deeper question ringing in the air: Whose image is on you?

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Moisés presiona a Dios con una audacia impresionante (¡Muéstrame tu gloria!) y Dios lo esconde en la hendidura de una roca y deja que toda su bondad pase ante él, porque este es un Dios que no se conoce por su poder puro, sino por la misericordia y la gracia declaradas por su nombre. Isaías va aún más lejos, revelando a un Dios que incluso llama a Ciro por su nombre y lo equipa para un propósito, para que desde el amanecer hasta el ocaso toda la tierra sepa que no hay otro. Los tesalonicenses recibieron el evangelio no solo con palabras, sino con poder y con el Espíritu Santo, y su fe resonó por toda Macedonia y Acaya sin que Pablo tuviera que decir una sola palabra. Jesús silencia a sus interrogadores con una sola pregunta -¿De quién es la imagen que aparece en la moneda?-, dejando que la pregunta más profunda resuene en el aire: ¿De quién es la imagen que hay en ti?

“El Librito de la Misa Episcopal” is a missalette that contains the liturgies for Holy Eucharist and Holy Baptism, as we...
10/16/2026

“El Librito de la Misa Episcopal” is a missalette that contains the liturgies for Holy Eucharist and Holy Baptism, as well as the Sunday Propers. It also includes three Eucharistic prayers from Enriching Our Worship 1, Eucharistic prayer called “La Misa del Emigrante," and readings for Our Lady of Guadalupe, and how to celebrate Las Posadas.

Learn more and purchase copies here: iam.ec/adventlibrito

We remember Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer, Reformation-era bishops and martyrs who stood for a church grounded in scriptu...
10/16/2026

We remember Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer, Reformation-era bishops and martyrs who stood for a church grounded in scripture, reason, and tradition. Their courageous deaths shaped Anglican identity with deep and costly conviction.

"…that, like your servants Hugh Latimer, Nicholas Ridley, and Thomas Cranmer we may live in your fear, die in your favor, and rest in your peace…"

Join us each week as we share new prayers for the vulnerable among us facing challenges, fears, and threats. We will nam...
10/16/2026

Join us each week as we share new prayers for the vulnerable among us facing challenges, fears, and threats. We will name many of the harms unfolding and acknowledge what is being erased, lost, and threatened.

These prayers are not a replacement for action; they are meant to offer space for grounding and discernment as we seek to bear one another’s burdens in the love and way of Christ.

Link to the full blog post: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/content-type/prayers/public-witness-weekly-prayers-october-16/

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Join us for a monthly Zoom class using the “Love God, Love God’s World” creation care curriculum. Rooted in love, compas...
10/15/2026

Join us for a monthly Zoom class using the “Love God, Love God’s World” creation care curriculum. Rooted in love, compassion, and justice, this film- and readings-based, small-group curriculum looks at many facets of environmental stewardship and justice. It is designed for people new to this topic as well as those who are active in these practices.
After its opening session at 8 p.m. ET Oct. 12, the class will meet on third Mondays for nine sessions, with a break in December 2026. Register here: https://iam.ec/lovegodsworld

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