

Equipping Saints
the
ATransformativeCampaign fortheEpiscopalChurchinAlabama
Our Mission
The Episcopal Church in Alabama will proclaimby word and example the Good News of God in Christ; to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves; to strive for justice and peace among all people; and to respect the dignity of every human being.
DearfriendsinChrist,
Perhaps you’ve heardpeoplesaythe churchis dying. My years as your bishop have revealeda different truth one filled withhopeanddivine grace. Thechurch isn't fadingaway; it's thriving, sustainedbytheboundless grace of Godandthepower of theHolySpirit. Everywhere I go, I meet faithfulpeople andhear their stories of revival.
WhileGod's unwaveringlovesustains us andour parishes, thereis important workfor us todotohelp ensurethat our churchthrives for the next 100 years here inAlabama. Through discernment andprayer, I'veidentifiedthreepivotal areas of focus: congregational vitality, Camp McDowell, andracial healingandpilgrimage. I believetheseareas will laythe foundationfor a diocesethat leads peopletoChrist for generations tocome.
I hopethat you will join me in “Equipping the Saints.”This campaignsupports our Godsized dreams, and we will need everyone’s best gift to makea lastingimpact. Together, let us builda futurefilled with hope, faith, andboundless opportunity, a futurewherethe Episcopal Church inAlabama continues toshineas a beacon of God's loveandgrace.
Please pray with me: Lord, you have blessed us with a church that connects us to one another and to you. We thank you for this gift and ask for your guidance as we steward it. Empower us to equip the saints for the work of your kingdom. May our gifts to this campaign, a reflection of your love, find favor in your sight, and may we walk in the footsteps of Jesus, who loves us. Amen.
Faithfully,










OurVision
The campaign, Equipping the Saints, is a bold vision for a future where all churches flourish as thriving congregations, led by excellent leaders, that proclaim the Gospel and share the love of God with all people.
Together, we will faithfully invest in three key areas: Congregational Vitality, Camp McDowell, and Racial Healing and Pilgrimage.

Congregational Vitality
Equipping the Saints for Growth
$4 Million
Jesus calls us to go and make disciples. We will expand our capacity to share the Gospel by making transformational investments in parishes, forming new Episcopal communities, and strengthening lay and clergy leaders. Through innovative strategies, we will secure a vibrant future for the Episcopal Church in Alabama and ensurea legacy of faith for future generations.

Camp McDowell

Racial Healing and Pilgrimage
Equipping the Saints for Formation
$2.5 Million
Each year, thousands of campers, students, teachers and guests visit Lower Camp at Camp McDowell. They come fromour diocese and fromacross the state to grow in discipleship and connect with neighbors, nature, and God. Byattending to essential maintenance, we enhance opportunities for Christian formation and meaningful relationships.
Total: $7.5 Million
Equipping the Saints for Reconciliation $1 Million
We will create pathways to racial healing by preserving and strengthening The Church of the Good Shepherd in Montgomery, encouraging the spiritual practice of pilgrimage, and training our leaders to guide individuals and parishes toward healing. People fromour diocese and across the country will experience the reconciliation given to us by God in Christ.
