Traditionally
celebrated on the last Sunday after Epiphany, the purpose of World
Mission Sunday is to focus on the global impact of the Baptismal
Covenant's call to "seek and serve Christ in all persons" (Book of
Common Prayer, p. 305), and to raise our awareness of the many ways in
which the Episcopal Church participates in God's mission around the
world.
"The Episcopal
Church works hand in hand with neighbors around the world and down the
block, praying for partner congregations and dioceses, and offering
relief to our brothers and sisters during times of crisis," noted the
Rev. David Copley, Mission Personnel Officer. "Episcopal missionaries
around the world serve as the church's eyes, ears, hands, and feet on
the ground."
Currently,
Episcopal Church missionaries are located in many international locales,
including Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Ghana, Japan, Hong Kong,
Japan, South Korea, Tanzania, and many places in between.
