EES News

Why We Tell the Story: Intergenerational Evangelism in Northwest Brooklyn

Leer en español Drawing from his ministry at Saint Paul’s Carroll Street and Christ Church Cobble Hill—two distinct Episcopal parishes located just blocks apart—Durango Jenkins designed a project to strengthen intergenerational evangelism by helping communities articulate and share the Christian story. Working in neighborhoods marked by deep curiosity, dense residential life, and a wide diversity … Read More »

La Mesa: Building Beloved Community Across Language and Culture

leer en español Rooted in the conviction that every person belongs at God’s table, the Rev. Deacon Lester Mut of the Diocese of Louisiana sought to expand La Mesa, a vibrant bilingual ministry of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge. La Mesa (“The Table”) gathers English- and Spanish-speaking neighbors to learn together, share meals, … Read More »

Wonderfully Made Dance Camp for IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)

leer en español With a deep commitment to accessible ministry and inclusive evangelism, Melody Dillon launched the first-ever Wonderfully Made Dance Camp for IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) in Williamsburg, Virginia. Inspired by her passion for dance and her extensive experience working with children of all abilities, Dillon created a free, multi-day summer camp where … Read More »

Native Bees, Native Forests: Evangelism through Environmental Stewardship in Casanare, Colombia

Leer en español In the Orinoquía region of Colombia, where ecological degradation has taken a heavy toll on native forests and pollinators, the Rev. Martín Velandia Mendivelso launched a bold and faith-rooted evangelism initiative through beekeeping and native reforestation. With support from the Episcopal Evangelism Society, Martín’s project—“Semillero de Abejas” (Bee Nursery)—focused on rescuing and … Read More »

Restoring Hope: Chaplaincy for Incarcerated Youth in Burundi

Leer en español What does evangelism look like when it’s rooted in justice, compassion, and the healing power of relationship? For the Rev. Bernard Nduwayo, it means launching a chaplaincy initiative in a juvenile detention center in Rumonge, Burundi—an effort that brings the Church into direct ministry with some of the nation’s most vulnerable youth. … Read More »

¿Qué es un episcopal?: Formación y liderazgo en español (What is an Episcopalian? Formation and Leadership in Spanish)

Leer en español What does evangelism look like when it’s shaped by linguistic hospitality, cultural affirmation, and shared leadership? For longtime Latino Ministry leader Luisa Bonillas, it looks like ¿Qué es un episcopal?—a Spanish-language formation series designed to equip lay leaders in the Episcopal Church with theological understanding, liturgical knowledge, and a deep sense of … Read More »

Emissaries of Renewal: A Podcast

Leer en español What does evangelism look like when it’s grounded in vulnerability, justice, and deep listening? For seminarians Christina Cernansky and Denise Dollinger, it means creating Emissaries of Renewal—a podcast that models ethical evangelism as invitation, not imposition. Launched with support from the Episcopal Evangelism Society, Emissaries of Renewal is a 12-episode podcast that … Read More »

Training for Peacebuilders and Reconciliation

Leer en español In the Lake Rukwa basin of Tanzania, where growing tension between pastoralist and farming communities has erupted into deadly conflict, The Rev. Benjamin Nyamweru saw a call to evangelism. With support from the Episcopal Evangelism Society, Benjamin organized a multi-day peacebuilding training in Mtowisa Ward, uniting local government leaders, farmers, herders, and … Read More »