Ecumenical and Interreligious

The Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations supports ecumenical and interreligious engagement throughout The Episcopal Church, promoting understanding among all God’s people and unity among the churches. We do this through supporting the advocacy commitments of this church; ecumenical dialogues; and providing resources.

We do this work through our full-communion partners, such as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; ecumenical dialogue partners, such as the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); and conciliar bodies, such as the World Council of Churches. We are committed to engaging interreligious relations ecumenically and do so with member organizations like the National Council of Churches, as well as with multifaith coalitions like the Shoulder-to-Shoulder Campaign and Religions for Peace USA. We also support the Episcopal Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers Network.

Our website features stories meant to amplify ecumenical and interreligious voices from around the world. Browse these stories and access resources that feature media, historical documents, quick-fact one-pagers, as well as other materials which can help you, your parish, diocese, and community engage ecumenical and interreligious work locally and globally.

We believe this work is about unity in diversity and building bridges. We seek flourishing and abundance for all, and so ecumenical and interreligious work is also anti-racist work, creation care work, and it is committed to the liberation of all God’s people.

Featured Resources

A Guide to Ecumenical and Interreligious Resolutions at the 81st General Convention (2024) of the Episcopal Church

A National Reckoning of the Soul: A Call to the Churches of the United States to Confront the Crisis of Antisemitism

North American Episcopal, Anglican, Lutheran leaders call for peace in Holy Land in Advent prayer resources

Past Reckoning: Exploring the Racial History of the Moravian and Episcopal Churches
Webinar series

Ecumenical News

• The 81st General Convention in Ecumenical and Interreligious PerspectiveAugust 6, 2024
  By the Rev. David Simmons The 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church (GC81) was significant for ecumenical and interreligious work. The Standing Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations (SCEIR) generated many important pieces of legislation,… Read more: The 81st General Convention in Ecumenical and Interreligious Perspective
• EDEIO Spotlight: The Rev. D. Scott RussellAugust 5, 2024
  Each quarter, the Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations newsletter highlights one of the church’s Episcopal diocesan ecumenical and interreligious officers (EDEIO). Part of a national network, EDEIOs are designated by their diocesan bishops to encourage wider unity… Read more: EDEIO Spotlight: The Rev. D. Scott Russell
• UN’s Committee of Religious NGOs Tackle the Work of Peace at Annual MeetingAugust 5, 2024
  This summer, the United Nations’ Committee of Religious NGOs (non-governmental organizations), also known as CRNGO, held its annual meeting at the Baha’i International Community U.N. Office in New York City. According to the committee, CRNGO “is… Read more: UN’s Committee of Religious NGOs Tackle the Work of Peace at Annual Meeting
• Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Holds 226th General AssemblyAugust 5, 2024
  A Report from The Episcopal Church’s Ecumenical Advisory Delegate By Elise Johnstone Salt Lake City’s Salt Palace Convention Center holds fond memories for me, because that is where we, as Episcopalians, affirmed same-sex marriage and elected… Read more: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Holds 226th General Assembly
• The United Methodist Church and The Episcopal Church: Where Are We Going?August 5, 2024
  At the United Methodist Church’s General Conference this spring, the denomination approved a resolution calling for full communion with The Episcopal Church. The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church adopted Resolution A049, as amended, which affirmed… Read more: The United Methodist Church and The Episcopal Church: Where Are We Going?
• Review the Ecumenical and Interreligious Resolutions Going to The Episcopal Church’s 81st General ConventionApril 10, 2024
  The Standing Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations has proposed eight ecumenical and interreligious resolutions for the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church. The resolutions are available for your review on the “Virtual Binder” here. Resolution… Read more: Review the Ecumenical and Interreligious Resolutions Going to The Episcopal Church’s 81st General Convention