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
- EAM 2024 Young Adult RetreatYoung 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 LankaMy 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 DayIn 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
- The Rev. Jo Ann Lagman named Episcopal Church missioner for Asiamerica ministriesThe Rev. Jo Ann Jaén Lagman of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago has been named Asiamerica missioner for The Episcopal Church. A family medicine physician by training, she serves as rector of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Aurora, Illinois.
- 2024 Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries Calendar2024 This year, we will call an Asiamerica missioner. January 25: Florence Li Tim Oi Feast Day. Celebrations in response to General Convention Resolution 2022:D079. Celebrations will occur in January, March, May, and July throughout the nation. January 25 –… Read more: 2024 Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries Calendar
Contact:
Julia Alling
Annual Appeal ManagerFor 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.