A Ministry of the Whole Church for the Whole World

I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did it for me!

Matthew 25: 40

Episcopal Relief and Development is a compassionate response of the Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world.Hearing God's call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being, Episcopal Relief and Development serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world. Episcopal Relief and Development faithfully administers the funds that are received from the Church and raised from other sources.It provides relief in times of disaster and promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering.

Episcopal Relief and Development cherishes its partnership within the Anglican Communion, with ecumenical bodies and with others who share a common vision for justice and peace among all people.