We are grateful to the following sponsors, whose generous support help make the production of The Living Church possible.

All Saints Church, Chevy Chase, MD
All Saints Church is a biblically focused and fast-growing church in the Diocese of Washington. We seek to connect the gospel of grace to people of all ages in Chevy Chase and the Washington D.C., area. All Saints is committed to passing on the gospel to the next generation. We have an exciting Kids Church and a large Sunday school, and we partner with young families to foster a supportive and relational community. We hope you can visit us if you are in the neighborhood!  (3 Chevy Chase Circle, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815; 301-654-2488; www.allsaintschurch.net)

All Souls’ Anglican Foundation, Oklahoma City, OK
All Souls’ Anglican Foundation was established in 1994 by a group of parishioners from All Souls’ Episcopal Church in Oklahoma City as an independent and duly registered 501(c)(3) charitable entity. The Foundation has as its sole purpose the perpetuation and expansion of traditional Anglican worship and theology. It has over the course of the years sponsored and organized a number of theological conferences and seminars with such noted speakers as William H. Ralston, James I. Packer, Robert Crouse, Peter Kreeft, Victor Lee Austin, Leander Harding, George Sumner, Ephraim Radner, Edward Salmon, Michael Hawkins, Tony Burton, and numerous other clerics and theologians. The Foundation was also a sponsoring partner in the development of the app iPray BCP.  It is presently collaborating with the Prayer Book Society of the U.S.A. on a special educational project. (6909 NW Grand Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73116-5001)

Blessed Sacrament Church, Placentia, CA
Blessed Sacrament is an Anglo-Catholic church in Orange County, California, noted for a large contingent of evangelical college students as well as families that go back more than 50 years. Catholic liturgy and theology include evangelical preaching and warm fellowship. A unique arrangement with two jurisdictions allows the parish to be a dual congregation, linked to an Anglican mission. “I find truth and love here,” said one student when she made the church her home. (1314 N. Angelina Dr., Placentia, CA 92870-3442; 714-528-2995; www.bsacramentchurch.org)

The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Milwaukee, WI
Finally consecrated as a cathedral church in 1898 in fulfillment of Bishop Jackson Kemper’s vision for the diocese, the Pro-Cathedral of All Saints, Milwaukee, first occupied its present building in 1873. All Saints’ is modeled on an English cathedral with the center-facing choir situated between the sanctuary and nave. More than 60 saints are depicted in stained glass and statuary. The rhythm of life of All Saints is rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition  of worship and service. Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer and the Eucharist are celebrated daily. From September through Trinity Sunday a full sung choral Eucharist is offered on Sundays. The smell of incense hangs in the church. The cathedral congregation extends service to the community through many programs including Community of Hope, Communion ministry, and a Hunger Book Sale which raises more than $20,000 annually for feeding programs in Greater Milwaukee. (818 East Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202; 414-271-7719; www.ascathedral.org)

The Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando, FL
The Cathedral Church of St. Luke, cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, serves the Lord, the Greater Orlando area and beyond through worshiping God in the beauty of holiness and seeking the welfare of the city. The Cathedral stands as the only example of neo-gothic architecture in central Florida, highlighting the majesty and splendor of the Lord in worship. Acclaimed music and formal ceremony blend with architectural beauty to encourage worshipers to lift their eyes and hearts to the Lord. As a downtown congregation that draws worshipers from all around the Greater Orlando area, the Cathedral seeks the welfare and peace of the City Beautiful by serving the least, the last and the lost in cooperation with other congregations and non-profits. This summer, youth from around the diocese will spend a week at the Cathedral, “Serving the City” by working in and learning about various non-profits dedicated to urban service and outreach. (130 North Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL 32801; 407-849-0680; www.stlukescathedral.org)

The Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, GA
The Cathedral of St. Philip seeks to be a Beloved Community of Jesus Christ serving Atlanta and the world. Established in 1846 as the first Episcopal church in Atlanta, St. Philip’s became a cathedral parish in 1904, thereby acquiring the twin roles as vibrant parish congregation and city cathedral. Since then, we have grown enormously, in both numbers and in breadth. We are joyfully diverse: conservative and liberal, large and also intimate – filled with hundreds of small groups, Bible studies, service projects, guilds, ministries, outreach opportunities, and prayer groups. Jesus calls us to grace, excellence, and hospitality here, and we love being a house of prayer for all people. (2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-365-1000; www.stphilipscathedral.org)

Christ the King Church, Santa Barbara, CA
“Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation” (2 Cor. 5:18). Christ the King Church in Santa Barbara is a Christ-centered family that was birthed out of the charismatic renewal of the 1960s. We are a congregation that seeks to integrate the Anglican tradition with the informed spontaneity of the Holy Spirit. We are a very missions-focused church that makes an impact in the Santa Barbara community and beyond. We are called to be a prophetic community embodying the message and mission of Faith-Based Reconciliation, a powerful idea based on eight core values and a deliberative process focused on softening hearts and constructive joint problem-solving. (5073 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93111; 805-964-9966; www.ctksb.org or www.faith-basedreconciliation.com)

Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX
Known for its famous choirs and vibrant parish life, the Church of the Incarnation is one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the Episcopal Church. With creative programs for kids, students, young adults and couples, families and seniors, Incarnation has become especially a magnet for young professionals. Enthusiastically traditional in its teaching and preaching, the church over the past three years has seen 12 parishioners come forward with a call to Holy Orders. Incarnation’s eight Sunday services include two Rite I Choral Eucharists with its choir, three Rite II Contemporary Uptown services with an outstanding contemporary band, and Choral Evensong. Strongly committed to living for others, the church runs a wide variety of social programs, investing over $1 million in outreach support to the poor each year, helping local children, the homeless, and those in need around the globe via missions. When in Dallas, drop by and visit us — we’d love to meet you! (3966 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75204; 214-521-5101; www.incarnation.org • facebook.com/IncarnationDFW • twitter.com/IncarnationDFW)

The Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota, FL
The Church of the Redeemer, an Anglo-Catholic parish, is known for its rich liturgical life and as a family church devoted to worship and service. Bible study and activities before and after school, and mis­sion work in the national and global communities, are part of a full range of learning and experience that guide children in their spiritual development from infancy through young adulthood, and beyond. The music offerings at Redeemer are integral to its worship, with choirs for adults and young boys and girls providing spiritual guidance and career inspiration for young singers who have gone on to study and perform on the national stage. As well, Redeemer regularly hosts world-class musicians and singers as part of its Great Music Series. Each year, Redeemer sends mission teams to the Dominican Republic, where the teams have painted schools, built pews and furniture, and constructed two new churches. In its own community, Redeemer has been the mother church to seven other growing parishes, founded a homeless shelter that serves hundreds in need every day, supports numerous charities, and has established a thriving Hispanic Mission. The Rev. Fredrick A. Robinson, Rector.  (222 South Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236; 941-955-4263; www.redeemersarasota.org)

The Parish of St. Paul the Apostle, Savannah, GA
St. Paul’s is a parish serving Savannah and the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia in the fullness of the Catholic and Reformed faith of the Anglican Communion since 1852. Established as the first Free Pew Parish in Savannah, St. Paul’s has attempted for 160 years to live into the sacramental and evangelistic implications of the recovery and continuing formation of Catholic tradition in the Episcopal Church. We are a community committed to deepening our discipleship, adopting the Episcopal Church as the spiritual home where we live into the challenges of the Christian faith. We see the diversity of our religious histories, interests and cultures as one of our strengths as a parish family. Primarily we are here because we find Jesus Christ in our worship, in our fellowship and in our ministry and service to others. On Sundays, Mass is said at 8 a.m. and sung at 10 a.m., it is in Spanish at 12:15 p.m. and it is contemplative at 6:30 p.m. In addition we offer the daily offices and Mass, Monday through Friday. (1802 Abercorn St., Savannah, Georgia 31401-8122; 912-232-0274; http://stpaulsavannah.org)

St. David’s (Radnor) Church, Wayne, PA
Twice a week, volunteers from St. David’s Church, Wayne, Pennsylvania, are at the St. Augustine Academy for Girls to live out the church’s life and mission: To know Christ and make Christ known to others. They help second and third graders feel safe and loved while teaching them critical life skills. Rooting all things in worship, St. David’s offers a wide variety of opportunities for young and old to grow in their faith and to put their faith into action week by week, both at the church and in the world. The church’s shared life extends into learning for all ages, ministries at St. David’s, and outreach into the wider community and world. Whether it is packaging basic essentials for low income children, building a companion relationship in Guatemala, or supporting the housing and education of 1,600 students at schools in Uganda, St. David’s keeps extending its reach. (763 S. Valley Forge Rd., Wayne, PA 19087; 610-688-7947; www.stdavidschurch.org)

St. Dunstan's Church, Houston, TX
St. Dunstan’s is making the next five years the best in its history as the parish heads toward its 50th Jubilee. Offering both cathedral-style services in the catholic tradition and informal Eucharistic worship with Christian praise music, the parish is focused on effectively reaching its community with the Good News of Jesus Christ. St. Dunstan’s seeks to cultivate “a liturgically diverse, generously orthodox, scripturally centered, and outwardly focused group of Christ-followers who are capable of giving the gift of a joyful Anglicanism to the world.” The parish is attracting young families to its blend of evangelical preaching and vibrant sacramental worship, high-quality ministries for children and youth, and commitment to service. With a renovation program more than halfway complete (without debt) and a strategy for long-term growth in place, St. Dunstan’s presses forward in faith and hope in service of the mission of Christ’s Church. (14301 Stuebner Airline Rd., Houston, TX 77069; 281-440-1600; www.saintdunstans.org • facebook.com/saintdunstanschurch)

St. George’s Episcopal Church, Nashville, TN
St. George’s Church, Nashville, is a growing and vibrant parish committed to a gracious expression of Anglicanism within the Episcopal Church. Our reason for being is “to receive, live and share the abundant life of Jesus Christ.” We see this purpose statement as the spiritual DNA embedded within each and every parish ministry. Our common life flows out of a primary commitment to beautiful, reverent and relevant Anglican worship that places the crucified and risen Christ at the center. Our expanding discipleship ministries rest on the conviction that all Christians can be empowered to carry on the Lord’s work. With strong support (and challenge) from professional staff, more and more of our learning in Christ is lay-led, feeding a dynamic leadership pipeline for the future. And by placing the Great Commandment and the Great Commission ever before us, we look beyond comfortable parochialism to an even more deliberate missional orientation, generous and passionate in outreach and evangelism. (4715 Harding Rd., Nashville, TN 37205; 615-385-2150; www.stgeorgesnashville.org)

St. James School, St. James, MD
Saint James School takes pride in its unique educational approach to helping students achieve their full academic potential and the necessary tools to be successful in life. Founded in 1842, Saint James School is the oldest, private Episcopal boarding preparatory school in the country using the English-based model. It stands apart from other schools in its approach to education, rigorous academics, extracurricular activities and deep-rooted philosophy to building strong student commitment to the community and society. The beautiful 672-acre campus amidst Western Maryland’s rolling hills is conveniently located seven miles from Antietam National Battlefield and an hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore and three international airports. The private school offers a small, intimate cohesive community of 205 students from 13 states and seven countries. Students gain countless opportunities for leadership and success unmatched by other schools, earning distinctive, enriching confidence they carry with them through college and beyond. (17641 College Rd., St. James, MD 21740; 301-733-9330; www.stjames.edu)

St. John’s Cathedral, Denver, CO
At Saint John’s Cathedral in Denver, Cathedral Nite is a weekly Wednesday evening of worship, fellowship, and formation. The evening begins with the Eucharist followed by dinner, and moves into a series of classes – from the Catechumenate to Bible studies to prayer, theology, history, and the arts – before concluding with compline and benediction. Cathedral Nite is both a great entry point for people new to Saint John’s, and a rich experience of communion for long-time members.  (1350 Washington St., Denver, CO 80203; 303-831-7115; http://sjcathedral.org)

St. John Chrysostom Church, Delafield, WI
The Church of St. John Chrysostom is one of the finest examples of carpenter Gothic architecture in America. The founders of “The Little Red Church on the Hill” wanted their church building, both by its architecture and furnishings, to witness to the teachings of the historic Church. Among the early clergy of the parish were James DeKoven, a leader of the Catholic revival in the Episcopal Church, and Jackson Kemper, the pioneer missionary bishop. For 160 years the parish has been strengthened by the devotion of many hearts who have sought to establish a place to worship in the beauty of holiness. This legacy of love has hallowed St. John’s as a place where, in the words of T.S. Eliot, “prayer has been valid.” Our mission today, as in the past, is to offer people a loving community to find the spiritual awakening, hope and peace of mind they seek. Like our patron saint, famed for his pastoral care of the needy, this parish family tithes its budget for outreach locally and afar, and strives to inspire a lay ministry of gospel service. We believe that the call to worship is a call to hospitality given generously in the name of the Lord to friend and stranger. (1111 Genesee St., Delafield, WI 53018; 262-646-2727; www.littleredchurch.org)

St. Mark’s Cathedral, Shreveport, LA
Worship, study, fellowship, outreach, caring for each other: at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Shreveport, Louisiana, all these are practiced in response to the extravagant love of Jesus Christ. The people of St. Mark’s begin with the knowledge that Jesus walks with us. He helps to steady us when we’re wobbly and picks us back up when we’ve fallen flat on our face. In this fellowship, remarkable things begin to happen. St. Paul calls it the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23). Despite what one often hears, Jesus is not aiming to make Christians guilt-ridden and judgmental. He wants to make us truly alive, free from fear and open to the blessings he has in store. The mission of St. Mark’s is to help each member experience Jesus as a life-giving presence in his or her life. We seek to be the healing hands and feet of Christ in our community, and we show his love to each other. We’re a family. When you come through our doors, you’re part of the family, too. Whether you’re looking for a church home or just passing through, we want you to feel at home. We can’t wait to see you! (908 Rutherford St., Shreveport, LA 71104; 318-221-3360; http://stmarkscathedral.net)

St. Martin’s Church, Houston, TX
“For I resolved to know nothing while I was among you except Jesus Christ.” These words of St. Paul, etched into the pulpit of St. Martin’s Church in Houston, serve as a guiding light for the heart of St. Martin’s mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ. The church’s more than 8,500 baptized members are consistently and deeply committed to inspiration in worship and excellence in Christian education while serving our members and visitors of every generation and reaching out to those in difficult circumstances. As Episcopalians, committed to the evangelical and orthodox expressions of our greater Anglican family, the parish offers eight weekly services of worship with the goal of enabling all those who come within our doors to “know Christ and make Him known” (BCP, p. 836). St. Martin’s commits more than 20 percent of its budget to reaching out through more than 80 ministries in the greater Houston area, and beyond Texas and the borders of U.S. St. Martin’s welcomes all to share in the joyful, Spirit-filled, vibrant faith of the Christian family. (717 Sage Road, Houston, Texas  77056; 713-621-3040; www.stmartinsepiscopal.org)

St. Michael and All Angels Church, Dallas, TX
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, with its 7,000 members, is an embracing and engaging community of faith in Dallas, Texas. Its people are guided by these principles: Respect: We will respect the dignity of every human being. Compassion: We will love our neighbors as ourselves. Integrity: We will proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ. Justice: We will strive for justice and peace among all people. Inclusion: We will seek and serve Christ in all people. Stewardship: We will sustain the gift of joy and wonder in all His works. (8011 Douglas, Dallas, Texas 75225; 214-363-5471; www.saintmichael.org)

St. Stephen’s Church, Providence, RI
Inspired by the ideals of the Oxford Movement almost from its founding in 1839, St. Stephen’s Church in Providence continues to proclaim the truth of the Catholic Faith within the Episcopal Church through liturgy, music, preaching, teaching, prayer, study, fellowship, and service. Its 150-year-old Richard Upjohn gothic revival church building stands in the middle of the Brown University campus. St. Stephen’s spreads the Good News through daily Masses, excellent preaching and teaching, a meal site for the homeless, and the Episcopal Campus Ministry. The parish comprises a diverse community of Christians from every walk of life who unite through Anglo-Catholic worship in the beauty of holiness. The rector, Fr. John D. Alexander, says that “the parish’s life is marked by deep fidelity to the past, hopeful anticipation of the future, and joyful engagement with the wider Church and world in the present.” (114 George St., Providence, RI, 02906; 401-421-6702; www.sstephens.org)

St. Timothy’s Church, Raleigh, NC
St. Paul enjoins St. Timothy to “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). The people of St. Timothy’s Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, take these words seriously and attempt as best they know how to fulfill this charge as a parish family and as individual members of Christ’s body — by faithful worship according to the Book of Common Prayer, reading and studying holy Scripture, and taking part in the fellowship of the parish family. The church supports St. Timothy’s School, founded in 1958 as the first non-public day school to be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and  Schools. St. Timothy’s School has earned an indelible reputation for high academic standards as well as Christian morals and values. (4523 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609; 919-787-7590; www.sttimothyschurch.org)

Trinity Church, Southport, CT
All are welcome at Trinity Church. Our doors are open every day, all day, for prayer and rest. We have a beautiful, recently restored Carpenter Gothic church with a very long history in the seaside village of Southport, Connecticut. Our spire can be seen for miles, and we have been a center of worship and Christian community since 1724. Today, Trinity serves a congregation of 400 families that continues to grow in size and spirit.  We have many opportunities for learning, mission and service in the parish and in the wider community, and we have a thriving Nursery School that welcomes children of all faiths to learn and grow in our tradition. Trinity also has a long and illustrious history of fine music. We are blessed to have inherited a beautiful tradition that manifestly amplifies God’s word, through which we and our children can come to know God, ourselves and each other better. All six choirs happily welcome new members throughout the year.  Our Mission: To become a compassionate community of Jesus Christ where we serve God’s people, celebrate God’s blessings, and discover a saving balance to the pressures of the world.  (651 Pequot Ave., Southport, CT 06890;  203-255-0454; www.trinitysouthport.org)