About Episcopal Senior Ministries

Bringing a Tradition of Service to a New Generation

Episcopal Senior Ministries (ESM) is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide quality, affordable services to help seniors of all faiths maintain their independence and dignity throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.

Episcopal Senior Ministries has provided continuous, quality services since 1924. ESM's services and partnerships reach out to seniors, family members and caregivers from congregations and communities in the District of Columbia, and Montgomery, Prince George's, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties, Maryland.

ESM's vision is to work in partnership with congregations, organizations, and others to develop and provide services for, with and by seniors.

Guiding Principles

• To empower seniors to take care of themselves and others
• To increase awareness of aging issues and ageism
• To create opportunities for personal and spiritual growth and volunteer involvement
• To recognize the contributions of seniors to church and community