[Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs press release] Applications are now accepted for the 2015 United Thank Offering grants.  The application forms are available here.

The focus for the 2015 United Thank Offering grants is Mark Four of the Anglican Marks of Mission: To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation. 

Guidelines for applying for the grants are here.

Important notes

The United Thank Offering will accept:

• one grant application per diocese within The Episcopal Church;
• one additional application for a companion grant from a diocese of The Episcopal Church may be submitted. This relationship may be formed with an aided diocese from The Episcopal Church or with a diocese from The Anglican Communion. The sponsoring bishop with jurisdiction will be responsible for the accounting of the grant.

The deadline is 5 pm Eastern on Friday, January 15, 2015.

For more information about these guidelines contact the Rev. Heather Melton, United Thank Offering coordinator, hmelton@episcopalchurch.org