“There is power in proximity. When you get proximate to people who are suffering, you can wrap your arms around them, and you will be empowered with the belief that you can change the world. This will allow you to change the world.”
Overview:
As an Incarnational Faith, Christianity celebrates a God who became proximate, drawing near to us with Divine Compassion and Redemption in the person of Jesus. While we who practice following the way of Jesus rejoice in the gift of God’s nearness, we also experience within that gift an invitation to be Christ in this world, to draw near and become proximate to those in need of Compassion and Redemptive Renewal.
Does your parish have a ministry or partnership that helps you draw near to people in need of compassion and renewal? Do you feel called to reinvigorate or deepen this ministry? Are you discerning the possibility of starting a ministry or partnership that helps your parish draw near to people in need of compassion and renewal? If so, the Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin would love to walk with you in support in the form of a grant of up to $1,000 (one thousand dollars).
These grants are intended to be matching, in the hopes that your parish has some incarnational “skin” in the game, but we are also open to considering supporting the beginning of a ministry you plan to continue after the grant.
Please note: this grant is meant to support, strengthen and deepen an existing ministry. It is not intended that a parish receive funds and then give that amount of money to another organization.
FAQs:
When can you apply? Now through September 1, 2025.
Are there application requirements? Parishes applying must be current with their diocesan assessment and other commitments.
What should I include: Click here or select button above and please provide a simple narrative describing the ministry you would like to strengthen or start. A simple budget would be helpful as well.
When will we know if we will be receiving a grant? Parishes will be notified no later than October 1, 2025 if they will be receiving a grant.
Will there be a follow-up? A member of the Parish Resource Team will contact you to learn from you and celebrate the ways in which you are drawing nearer to your community.
I have a question… Please contact Canon Scott Leannah (414-379-06320 or scott@diowis.org) if you have questions.