Case Studies

In 2026, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Long Island, New York, voted to merge with nearby St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church. Rather than continue investing substantial resources in property maintenance, the congregation chose to merge with St. Gabriel’s, bringing together their people and resources to support a shared ministry.

In 2024, Epiphany Episcopal Church in Oak Hill (Herndon) undertook a thoughtful process to reimagine its preschool ministry. Facing declining enrollment, staffing challenges, and financial strain, the parish engaged in structured discernment with outside support. The result was a new model for preschool partnership that strengthened the parish’s finances, maintained its ministry identity, and fostered meaningful connections with preschool families.

St. Paul’s Memorial Church in Charlottesville is addressing aging facilities and growing repair needs through a bold redevelopment plan. With guidance from parishioner input and a partnership with the UVA Foundation, St. Paul’s aims to restore its historic sanctuary, build new parish spaces, and lease office space to support its long-term mission to the University of Virginia community.