Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Oct. 19 presented publicly for the first time his sweeping, point-by-point strategic vision for The Episcopal Church, titled “Our Courageous Witness,” that combines Christian witness in the public square, greater support for dioceses and congregations, and structural and financial changes intended to sustain the church for years to come.
The 15-year framework, which is expected to guide a restructured triennial churchwide budget for 2028-30, was endorsed in a vote by Executive Council, the church’s governing and oversight body between meetings of General Convention. The council adopted the plan unanimously without discussion during a livestreamed session.
The council, attending a one-day meeting at the Episcopal Church Center in New York, had been one of a select group of key church stakeholders who had provided previous feedback to earlier drafts of the strategic framework, including at the council’s private retreat meeting in June in Puerto Rico. It has been in development by Rowe and his staff for much of this year, though many of its component details reflect changes that have been underway since Rowe took office as the denominational leader in November 2024. To read more, click here
