About

Episcopal Parish Network

The Episcopal Parish Network is where the Church gathers — online and in person — for networking, learning, and connection.

EPN is a national network of clergy and lay leaders committed to strengthening local ministry across the Episcopal Church. We resource, connect, and equip the people doing the work in parishes and cathedrals every day. With over 250 church members, the network stretches from Alaska to Florida and Maine to Hawaii.

Our programming spans live webinars, role-based cohorts for clergy and lay leaders, and the largest annual gathering of lay and clergy in the Episcopal Church — bringing together voices from across the country to share what’s working, imagine what’s next, and build the Church together.

EPN exists because strong local ministry matters. We walk alongside our members and the Church to ensure our unique Episcopal witness endures — and thrives — for generations to come.

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Trinity Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, IN

Members

The Episcopal Parish Network is a vital and collaborative membership association of approximately 200 clergy and lay leaders in the Episcopal Church offering diverse parish gifts including financial, talent, leadership, and ministerial resources, among others. EPN is a generative force enabling our members to imagine the future and to move beyond the present to refresh the Church…

President

Joe Swimmer was named President of the Episcopal Parish Network (EPN) in March 2017. Over his tenure, Joe has guided EPN’s strategy by focusing on innovation and strategically expanding the work of the 35-year-old organization.

Shifting from a conference-focused organization to an active network of over 250 Episcopal institutions, EPN today works to strengthen leaders…

Board of Directors

The EPN Board of Directors are leaders dedicated to strengthening our changing Church for the changing world. Without their knowledge, dedication, and passion, EPN could not fully embrace its mission or deliver its member services. We are grateful for their service to EPN, to the Episcopal Church, and to the world…

Partners

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History

The concept of creating a national consortium of endowed Episcopal parishes to share dreams for the Church emerged in 1980 at the College of Preachers, Washington Cathedral. The founding clergy, including the Rev. Roger White, the Rev. Bob Brown, and the Very Rev. Roger Gray, gathered shortly thereafter at Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, for a pre-organization meeting…

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