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Statement from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the death of Pope Francis

My heart is heavy at the death of our brother in Christ, Pope Francis. Throughout his life and ministry, he has been a witness for the Gospel and a champion for the poor and marginalized. Especially in this season, I give thanks for his powerful advocacy on behalf of migrants and refugees. Pope Francis, who was the first Latin American pope, understood these siblings in Christ are never at the edges, fearful and alone. As he once wrote, “In the faces of the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the sick, strangers and prisoners, we are called to see the face of Christ who pleads with us to help.”

Easter 2025 message from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe

Dear Friends in Christ: Luke’s Gospel tells us that on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Joanna went to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus. When they got there, the stone had been rolled away, and they heard the message that transformed their world—and ours: “He is not here. He is risen.”

Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on bombing of al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza

Dear People of God in The Episcopal Church: Early this Palm Sunday morning, we received confirmation that al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, was hit last night by Israeli missiles. The diocese and many media outlets report that the emergency department, the pharmacy, the chapel, and other essential facilities have been severely damaged, and patients are without shelter or medical care. Read more about the attack from the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.

Episcopal Church awards 2025 Young Adult and Campus Ministry grants

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church has awarded 19 grants, totaling $135,000, to young adult and campus ministries from dioceses across the U.S., Europe, Caribbean, and South America. The projects include the development and expansion of young adult groups, a speaker series, teaching English as a second language, a community meal program, and more.

Good Friday Offering, concert to support Middle East ministries

Episcopalians are invited to enhance their Good Friday devotion by attending a sacred performance of music devoted to this solemn day. The concert is being given in support of the 103 years of the Good Friday Offering, which assists churches, medical programs, and schools in the Anglican Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East.

Christopher Lacovara named Episcopal Church chief financial officer

The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council appointed Christopher Lacovara as the church’s next chief financial officer in a special meeting earlier today. Lacovara, a longtime Episcopalian who brings decades of experience in financial management, was selected after a nationwide search conducted by Pappas & Pappas Consulting, a Boston-based firm. He will begin his new role in mid-April.

Executive Council to meet March 17 to consider CFO nomination

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene an online special meeting at 6 p.m. ET March 17 to consider the nomination for the church’s next chief financial officer and to hear an update on the church center realignment.

Applications open for Episcopal Church 2025-2026 educational scholarships

Applications are being accepted for a wide variety of educational scholarships from The Episcopal Church for the 2025-2026 academic year. The deadline to apply online is April 4. All applicants must be Episcopalian.

Episcopal Church invites churchwide participation in 69th UN Commission on the Status of Women

The Episcopal Church and Anglican partners will advocate for global issues that impact women and girls in all their diversity at the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) in New York City, March 10-21.

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Featured Video: Traveling the Way of Love, Season 2

Prayer is the foundation of a faithful life, grounding us in a relationship with God. This episode of Traveling the Way of Love invites us to explore prayer and how it can draw us closer to God, whether in moments of quiet contemplation or communal worship.

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What We Believe

The mission of The Episcopal 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, we follow Jesus into loving, liberating, and life-giving relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth.

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Learn more about our ministries

The mission priorities and ministries of The Episcopal Church rise from the decisions of  The General Convention, our governing body. The work of the church is carried out by our core ministries of evangelism, racial reconciliation, and creation care, along with the program ministries below. Learn more about each ministry by clicking below.