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 – Save the Dates!
Sept. 28 – Oct. 1, 2026, Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Nov. 9-12, 2026, Camp Allen, Navasota, Texas
More information to come!
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.
