The full inclusion of Native Peoples in the life and leadership of the church is a goal we share with you. In order to reach this goal, we welcome you as our partner to:
· guarantee that Native Peoples are fully recognized and welcomed into congregational life through education, advocacy, and leadership development;
· create influential leadership roles in the church for Native Peoples;
· develop a national support system for continued remembrance, recognition and reconciliation of all Native Peoples;
· develop a network of leadership and educational resources to empower Indigenous people to prepare for mission and ministry in the Episcopal Church;
· provide resources, advocacy, and support to Native American theology students through the Indigenous Theological Training Institute.
Working together for justice.
Gathering Prayer
Creator, we give you thanks for all you are and all you bring to us for our visit within your creation.
In Jesus, you place the Gospel at the Center of this Sacred Circle through which all of creation is related. You show us the way to live a generous and compassionate life.
Give us your strength to live together with respect and commitment as we grow in your spirit, for you are God, now and forever. Amen.