As it has since its inception in 1857, SIM, an independent, non-profit 501(c) 3 organization, provides financial, pastoral and advocacy support to those preparing for ordained parish and chaplaincy ministries in the Episcopal Church. SIM, with its rich mission history and important relevant ministry, is the only national organization in the Episcopal Church actively raising funds to offer centralized financial, pastoral and advocacy support for Episcopal seminarians. Beyond need-based scholarships, SIM is weighing merit scholarships as a means for “finding” as well as “aiding” future ordained leaders of the Episcopal Church. Our mission to support future ordained leadership in the Episcopal Church is an exciting one to fulfill. Join the Circle of Seminarian Friends, founded as a legacy to the year of SIM’s inception, which provides sustainable funding to support OUR seminarians, the future ordained leaders of OUR Church. Become a Friend: Invest in people - people called to be priests in The Episcopal Church. Joining the Circle of Seminarian Friends is a manageable way to invest together in future ordained leaders to serve The Episcopal Church. Your monthly gift invests in the future of our Church. To enroll, visit the NEW SIM website: http://simministry.org/why-donate/ Make your gift via automatic checking account withdrawals or debit/credit card. Using your debit card or checking account saves OUR seminarians credit card fees. Won't you join us?