Rooted in our baptismal call and nourished by prayer, we encourage you to review the following “sparks of inspiration”; listen deeply for the movement of the Holy Spirit; and respond with creativity, imagination, and faith.
Whether through new ministries, innovative partnerships, and/or fresh expressions of outreach and service, envision how your congregation can live more fully into God’s mission, bearing witness to the Gospel in ways that meet the needs of a changing world.
Mission Granting Success Stories
Diocese of Central PA
Lancaster Convocation,
Lancaster, PA
Shaped by Faith Grant
St. Andrew’s & Grace Place,
Shippensburg, PA
Shaped by Faith Grant
Lancaster Convocation,
Lancaster, PA
Shaped by Faith Grant
Trinity Pro-Cathedral,
Williamsport, PA
Shaped by Faith Grant
St. Stephen’s Cathedral,
Harrisburg, PA
Shaped by Faith Grant
Diocese of Bethlehem
Anglican Episcopal Student Association
Mission Resource Grant
Trinity,
Pottsville, PA
Mission Resource Grant
The Cathedral Church of the Nativity,
Bethlehem, PA
Mission Resource Grant
St. Brigid’s,
Nazareth, PA
Mission Resource Grant
St. Luke’s,
Lebanon, PA
Mission Resource Grant
Additional examples of mission grants include:
Community Engagement and Support Grants
Designed to fund congregation-community partnerships responding to local needs. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: food ministries, housing advocacy, mental health partnerships, addiction recovery, public health, and justice work.
Advocacy and Public Witness Grants
Supporting congregational efforts in creation care, anti-racism, gun violence prevention, food justice, and other public concerns.
Youth Ministry Grants
Provides comprehensive support for engaging children and youth.
Higher Education and Internship Grants
Intended for congregations partnering with schools, colleges, or leadership development programs. Intended to foster lasting leadership pipelines and/or deepen faith formation. This can include stipends for interns, costs for mentoring programs, or adult learning resources.
Technology Grants
Providing funds to help congregations expand their digital presence.
Clerical Wellness and Congregational Vitality
Helping congregations maintain vitality when clergy engage in wellness, sabbatical, or healing. Supports guest leadership, program continuity, or creative liturgical practices.