Lay Leaders & Vestries

Offers insightful introductions to ten ways to pray that have proved useful to many.

Explains the three stages of the labyrinth journey—releasing, receiving, and returning—and provides themes for reflection along with prayers for meditation.

You are invited to be a spy too at some of the most beloved stories of the Bible.

This pamphlet offers seven simple ways to support growing Christians in your own home.

Praying together forms a healthy spiritual practice your children will rely on for years to come.

A 5.5x8.5 card with the service The Distribution of Holy Communion by Lay Eucharist Ministers from The Book of Occasional Services.

Provides guidelines for practicing centering prayer and answers common questions concerning this popular form of contemplation.

A booklet of the Catechism—the basic Episcopal teaching document.

This comprehensive manual from the Episcopal Church Foundation shows clergy and lay leaders the most effective ways to encourage legacy gifts

Explains the historical and biblical roots of lay involvement, outlining how to promote lay leadership to change and grow the church.

Provides the necessary information on setting up a medical directive, planning your funeral service, and preparing to write your will.

Introduces popular options for planned giving including a bequest in a will, life income gifts, gifts of real estate, and more.

Provides prospective donors with information about the Episcopal Church Foundation's charitable gift annuity program and how individuals might create such a gift.

Describes how these annuities work, details some of their features, offers an example, and suggests where to get more information.

Gives a basic understanding and describes the different ways of giving through immediate, deferred, or life income gifts.

Includes helpful suggestions about the steps to take before, during, and after writing a will, as part of planning for the end of life.

Describes how pooled income funds work, details some of their features, offers an example, and explains where to get additional information.

These cards offer conversation starters for reflection on our important ministry as evangelists for Christ.