The Episcopal Partnership for Mission & Outreach
I was hungry and you gave me food, thirsty and you gave me something to drink, a stanger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, sick and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me."
Matthew 25: 35-37
What is "The Partnership"? Find out on March 28th!
Deacon Steve Lane, president of our board of directors, will be at St. Matthias', East Aurora, on Wednesday, March 28, to discuss the new direction The Partnership (formerly ECS) has embarked upon and to answer any questions you may have.
All members of the diocese are welcome to attend.The event begins with a potluck soup and salad dinner beginning at 6:30 pm immediately followed by Steve's presentation.
Our Mission:
Episcopal Partnership for Mission and Outreach (The Partnership) partners with and empowers the people of our Diocese to fulfill the challenge of our baptismal covenant to answer God's call to respond to human needs by:
- Inspiring mission and outreach in partnership with every congregation
- Supporting congregations as they develop, initiate and maintain outreach ministries
- Raising funds to support congregational mission and outreach
- Sharing the mission and outreach stories of the congregations
- Assisting in preparing programs that provide education on the root causes of the needs to which congregations may respond with advocacy for change.
Our Vision:
The Partnership is living out our baptismal covenant to serve and bring light to those who struggle. In facilitating the collaboration of our congregations, The Partnership shares the strength and power of Jesus' call to walk in love with our neighbors. As the official outreach branch of the Episcopal Church in Western New York, The Partnership empowers local congregations to touch the lives of people through meaningful outreach ministry. The Partnership provides assistance through advocacy, education, resources and funding. These partnerships assist congregations in transforming hope into reality in order to best serve their respective communities in striving for justice.
