Forging Partnerships

When communities of faith come together, their service to the Church and to the world has more impact

When people come together in the name of Christ, there is no limit to what they can accomplish. The challenges faced by Episcopal communities of faith are varied and complex, but by walking and working together, we have the power to transform ourselves, our church, our communities, and the world.

ECF has decades experience connecting dioceses and parishes, helping them mutually grow and strengthen each other, collaborating with Episcopal organizations around the country to discern and meet critical needs in the church, and bringing people together in faith to provide practical solutions to real problems.

When we share our time, talent, and treasure with one another, we not only become good stewards of our church, but move closer to our shared goal of living out the Gospel.

Diocesan Partnership Program: Help dioceses provide holistic, spiritually grounded leadership and financial resource development assistance to every congregation in the diocese

Collaborations & Relationships: To leverage resources for maximum impact, ECF partners with Episcopal organizations around the country

Episcopal Academy & Workshops: Our innovative series of workshops that equip lay and ordained leaders with knowledge, skills, and best practices

The Barnabas Project:  A new 3-year pilot project that supports seminarians and newly ordained priests by providing them with training, skills development, best practices, and other resources in the areas of parish finance and administration.