Episcopal Service Corps

Mission:

The mission of Episcopal Service Corps is to develop and support a national network of intentional communities in the Episcopal Church. Our communities are marked by young adults:

Serving others in solidarity, promoting justice in community
Deepening spiritual awareness and vocational discernment
Living simply in intentional Christian community

Issues:

Program Overview:

Application Dates:
Round 1: Monday, Jan 14
Round 2: Wed, March 15
Round 3: Sat, June 1

Community:

In ESC, intentional community is an attempt to live out Jesus’ commandment to love one’s neighbor as oneself in a literal and purposeful way. Each community develops a “Rule of Life” in order to be in deeper relationship with one another through practices of shared meals, prayers, and lives. Intentional community is counter-cultural, and, in some ways, monastic. Exactly how this practice is lived out is different in each program

Spirituality:

Affiliation: Episcopalian

Are members required to be part of a spiritual reflections and discussions?
Episcopal Service Corps does not discriminate on the basis of religion.

Some programs may give preference to Episcopalian and/or Christian applicants, but are open to people from diverse faith backgrounds. You do not need to Episcopalian, or even Christian, to serve with ESC; however, all corps members need to be open to attending Episcopal services, praying, and discussing God/faith/spirituality. Each program’s website can answer this question more fully.

Each corps member brings their own religious experiences and spiritual understandings to their community. ESC believes that growth stems from taking the time to deeply engage with big questions. ESC offers a range of tools and practices for you to explore your faith further.

Finances:

ESC Volunteers receive a stipend of between $100-200 per month. Members also receive a grocery stipend.

Also Provided:

Grocery Stipend.
Housing
Healthcare
Transportation

Locations:

Episcopal Service Corps

312-725-9329
www.episcopalservicecorps.org
info@episcopalservicecorps.org

Interim Executive Director: Jed Dearing