This organization is established exclusively for educational, charitable, and religious purposes. It is a voluntary society composed of scholars, writers, teachers, ministers (both lay and ordained) and others interested in its objectives. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing statement, the objectives of this organization shall include:

First, the promotion of the preservation of the particular heritage of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America and its antecedents in order that the Church may be served in its mission of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen, and in its servanthood in the world.

Second, the publication and distribution of a scholarly historical journal each quarter, called Anglican and Episcopal History, or such other name as the Board of Directors shall designate, to aid in this promotion and to be a vehicle for the publication of similar work being done throughout the Anglican Communion. Also, from time to time, as the Board of Directors sees fit and as circumstances provide, the publication of other works in keeping with the stated purpose and objectives of the Society.

Third, Cooperation with other societies concerned with the history of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America and the other churches of the Anglican Communion, in the encouragement of research, writing and education on all levels that keeps alive the Church's heritage in the service of God's Kingdom.