Native American Ministry

Mission Statement

To Keep alive the rich heritage of our ancestors; to keep the flames of peace, love and fellowship with our Indian brothers and sisters forever aglow; to give glory to the Great Spirit - our Lord Jesus Christ."

Members of the Diocese of Virginia tour the museum on the Pamunkey Reservation.

 
Nellie Adkins, co-chair of Native American ministries for the Diocese, celebrates the opening of the Pamunkey School House.

Upcoming Events & Announcements

• The Episcopal Church Office of Native American & Indigenous Ministries offers a regular newsletter. Read the latest issue, featuring an update from the Diocese of Virginia and articles about domestic poverty, the Episcopal Youth Event and more. Or visit the Web site to subscribe and find out more information.
  
• Native Americans and Alaskan natives have centuries of rich tradition and cultural knowledge passed down from generation to generation. They have survived a traumatic history, in which the Episcopal Church was directly involved — including removal of children from their families to church and government-run boarding schools. In the past year, the Episcopal Church has worked to acknowledge that history as it invites Native Americans and Alaskan natives to shape the creation of models of healing and action for indigenous ministries. ENS Weekly bulletin inserts for Nov. 21 honor Native American and Alaskan Native Month and provide an update on the Episcopal Church's ministries to native peoples.
  Read more or download the insert.