Sacred Spaces Initiative
The Sacred Spaces Initiative is a joint effort of the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming and the Foundation for the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming to support congregations in the stewardship of their buildings—places that hold our worship, witness, and community life.
Why This Work Matters
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To support congregations with clear, consistent information for visioning and planning
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To plan responsibly for safety and long-term sustainability
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To honor the sacred places that shelter prayer, learning, and service
What Is a Building Integrity Report (BIR)?
A Building Integrity Report (BIR) is a confidential, professional inspection of your church’s physical space. Each report includes:
Electrical
Mechanical
Environmental
Structural
Fire Safety
Plumbing
Our Subcommittees
WEJust is organized into four subcommittees that carry out specific areas of ministry:
Racial
Created a diocesan-wide body to organize efforts addressing racial injustice through education, sacred conversations, workshops, and speaker series.
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Truth-Telling and Listening to Native American Siblings
Committed to listening deeply to our Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone neighbors, researching our shared history, and engaging with tribal governments to build trust and reconciliation.
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24-2
Remorse and Fact-Finding on Indigenous Boarding Schools
Acknowledged the Episcopal Church’s role in the harm caused by Indigenous boarding and residential schools, committing to document survivor experiences and to support community-based healing initiatives.
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Memorializing Victims of Racial Violence
Partnered with the Equal Justice Initiative and other organizations to memorialize racial terror lynchings in Wyoming, honor Indigenous lives lost to racial violence, and support education on the state’s history of injustice.
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