The Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries guides The Episcopal Church in forming hospitable communities of faith that nourish, strengthen, and develop disciples of Christ in the Anglican tradition within Spanish-speaking communities. Learn more about the Hispanic/Latino Ministries.
Our diocesan Commission for Intercultural Ministries section on Latino/Hispanic ministries can be found here. You will also find toolkits that are available to congregations that would like to hold celebrations for any of the following holidays:
The Episcopal Church Foundation’s (ECF) vision is a vital, inclusive, and sustainable Episcopal Church that creates steadfast followers of Jesus. And one way we live into this vision is by actively working with Latino/Hispanic leaders in our Church to create Spanish and English programs, services and resources for building up the leadership and financial capabilities of congregations engaged in Latino/Hispanic ministry. Learn more about ECF’s Spanish Language Resources.
Books
History, Biography, & Multi-genre Books
- Finding Latinx: In Search of the Voices Redefining Latino Identity by Paola Ramos (New York: Vintage, 2020) (in English); Latinx: En busca de los voces que redefinen la identidad latina (in Spanish)
- Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America by Juan González, 2nd revised edition (New York: Penguin, 2022) (in English); La cosecha del imperio: Historia de los latinos en Estados Unidos(in Spanish)
- Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings, edited by Reyna Grande and Sonia Guiñansaca (HarperVia, 2022) (in English); Donde somos humanos: Historias genuinas sobre migración, sobrevivencia y renaceres (in Spanish)
Christian Books
- Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength by Kat Armas (Grand Rapids: Brazos, 2021) (in English); Abuelita fe: Lo que las mujeres marginadas nos enseñan acerca de la sabiduría, la perseverancia y la fortaleza (in Spanish)
- Becoming REAL and Thriving in Ministry by Sandra T. Montes (New York: Church Publishing, 2020) (in both English and Spanish)
- Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration by Karen González (Grand Rapids: Brazos, 2022) (in English)
- Sacred Belonging: A 40-Day Devotional on the Liberating Heart of Scripture by Kat Armas (Grand Rapids: Brazos, 2023) (in English)
- Unmasking Latinx Ministry for Episcopalians: An Anglican Approach by Carla E. Roland Guzmán (New York: Church Publishing, 2020) (in English)
Reading Lists for Children
- “Celebrating Latinx Authors: Bilingual Titles for Kids in Spanish & English” at the New York Public Library website
- “Latino Heritage” at the Los Angeles Public Library website – This list includes books in English, Spanish, and both languages
- “Latinx History Month Books for Kids” at the Chicago Public Library website – This list includes books in English, Spanish, and both languages
Reading Lists for Youth
- “Latinx Heritage” at the Los Angeles Public Library website – This list consists mainly of books in English with some that also include Spanish
- “Latinx History Month Books for Teens” at the Chicago Public Library website – This list consists mainly of books in English with at least one that also includes Spanish
Reading Lists for Adults
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“Staff Favorites to Read for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month” at the New York Public Library website (Sept. 11, 2024) – This list includes books that have been chosen by NYPL staff who have significant ties to one of the countries celebrated this month
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“Latinx Heritage Month: Non-fiction” at the Los Angeles Public Library website – This list consists of books in English
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“Latinx History Month Books (2025)” at the Chicago Public Library website – This list consists mainly of books in English and includes some in both English and Spanish
Articles
- “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage in 2023: Embracing Resilience and Diversity” by Michelle Maldonado, United Methodist Church website
- “Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating the Contributions of the Largest Minority in the US” by Viviana López Green, Unidos US Blog (Sept. 12, 2022) – This article provides a variety of resources in English and Spanish for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
- “Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month: An Interview of Solidarity in History and Heritage” by Josh Ganados and Isaiah Hobus, Asian American Christian Collaborative (Oct. 19, 2021)
- “Unmaking ‘Hispanic’: Teaching the Creation of Hispanic Identity” by Stef Bernal-Martinez, Learning for Justice (Oct. 1, 2018)
Podcasts
- La Biblioteca – A podcast from the Library of Congress that highlights resources in the library on Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American, Hispanic, and Latinx/Latine cultures and communities; the second season, “A Latinx Resource Guide: Civil Rights Cases and Events” (released in 2021), contains six episodes on Latinx/Latine civil rights history, which are roughly 35 – 50 minutes long each
- Latino USA – A podcast that centers Hispanic, Latinx/Latine, and Indigenous news and stories; episodes range between 15 and 60 minutes in length and are released twice a week
- The Protagonistas, hosted by Kat Armas – A podcast that features conversations on race, gender, and Christian faith and includes interviews with women in faith communities who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color; episode length varies between 10 and 60 minutes and are released approximately once a month
Videos
- “PBS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2025″ PBS (Aug. 27, 2025) – An article with a list of documentaries, TV programs, and other videos on Hispanic, Latinx/Latine, and Indigenous people, histories, and cultures
Virtual Exhibits
- “2025 Latinx Heritage Month,” Museum of Latin American Art – A series of virtual tours, lectures, and events that highlight Hispanic, Latinx/Latine, and Indigenous art and cultures
- “Hispanic Heritage Month Resources,” National Museum of the American Latino – The museum’s collection of virtual exhibits and bilingual digital learning resources for children and youth on Hispanic, Latinx/Latine, and Indigenous histories and stories
