Parish Outreach Guide

Across the Anglican Church in North America, parishes of all shapes and sizes are asking the same questions:

> How do we move from vision to action?

> How do we do outreach that fits who we are and where we are?

> How do we invite our whole church—not just a few key players—into this work of justice and mercy and mission?

The Parish Outreach Guide was developed in response to those questions. Designed for clergy, staff, and lay leaders, this resource guides your parish through a reflective, prayerful process of learning, listening, brainstorming, and planning as a community. The goal is not just a new outreach program—but a shared understanding, renewed energy, and a clear, realistic path forward that your whole church can support.

This tool helps surface what God is already doing in your midst, equips your leaders to listen well, and supports your congregation in discerning a faithful next step—together. This is not a one-size-fits-all strategy. It’s a flexible process shaped by the Spirit and grounded in the life of your particular church and context.