Called to Serve
The Brotherhood of Saint Gregory is a Christian Community of The Episcopal Church, its Communion Partners, and the worldwide Anglican Communion, whose members follow a common rule and serve the church on parochial, diocesan, and churchwide levels. Members — clergy and lay, without regard to marital status — live individually, in small groups, or with their families. They support themselves and the community through their secular or church-related work, making use of their God-given talents in the world while not being of the world. The trust that all labor and life can be sanctified is summed up in the community’s motto: Soli Deo Gloria, To God Alone the Glory.
Flexibility is crucial in the ministry of the Brotherhood.
Each member is encouraged to develop his gifts and talents under the
guidance of the Holy Spirit and the care and direction of the community.
Brothers work in parishes as liturgists, musicians, librarians, artists,
visitors to the poor and the sick, administrators, sextons, teachers, guild
members, and clergy. On diocesan and churchwide levels, brothers serve in a number of administrative and pastoral capacities. Many of those in secular
employment continue the servant theme, and work as teachers, nurses and
administrators. The aim is always to follow Saint Gregory the Great as
“servants of the servants of God” — whether in church or
society.
The Brotherhood of Saint Gregory
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Annual Convocation 2024
With joy, the Brotherhood of Saint Gregory invites you to join us in prayer and thanksgiving for our fifth Bishop Visitor, the Rt. Rev. Betsey Monnot, Bishop of Iowa. Bishop Betsey was elected to this ministry by Council during our 2025 annual convocation and formally began serving on July 11. In addition to offering the Brotherhood pastoral support, our Bishop Visitor is the guardian of the community’s constitution and serves as the primary liaison between the community and the House of Bishops. Bishop Betsey will be joining us regularly for our convocations and be in regular touch with our leadership and members.
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