Episcopal Enterprises

Sustainability and mission don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Episcopal Enterprises seeks to lead congregations to, as Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Bishop, John Harvey Taylor puts it, the “sweet spot where a congregation’s practical financial needs encounter its heart for being creative, loving servants of Christ in its neighborhood and community”

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Our team of social enterprise experts have identified essential tools for success when it comes to church-centered, mission-based, sustainability enterprises. Our Episcopal Enterprises Academy equips church leaders to engage each tool, share it’s importance with their leadership team and use it to help achieve the church’s mission and sustainability goals.

success stories

DELANEY WRIGHT FINE ARTS PRESCHOOL

When you peek in behind the walls of St. Stephen’s large campus in the middle of Hollywood you find a children’s wonderland -A hidden gem in the heart of Hollywood! Delaney Wright Fine Arts Preschool is an offering of St. Stephen's that capitalizes on their excellent location, expansive campus, and availability Monday-Friday. This offering of the church provides a vital service to the community while tuition from the school helps to keep the church strong and sustainable for its other ministries.

HOPE GARDEN

The Hope Garden at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Hollywood was the result of extended activism and advocacy from the parish and local community. With help from then council-member Eric Garcetti, a bountiful, beautiful source of food and green-space for the neighborhood grew in place of a derelict alley. Maintained in partnership with the Diocese’ Seeds of Hope ministry. The Hope Garden serves as a beautiful space for community to sustainably grow.

RED DOOR VINEYARD GUILD

The vision of a few members of the choir and Bishop’s Committee, the Red Door Vineyard Guild was formed in 2011 as a ministry of the Church of the Epiphany in Oak Park, California. The Founding Members were all parishioners. Now, looking to the future, with ever-increasing knowledge of viticulture and wine production, Red Door and Church of the Epiphany welcome new members from all walks of life!

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Support Episcopal Enterprises mission to empower churches of the Diocese and help them create successful social enterprise initiatives! This way, we can all serve better our communities and thrive together! Learn more about our work and resources on our website and keep posted on our social media.

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