Church Publishing Incorporated

Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) is a leading global, multi-market publisher of a wide variety of books and resources, serving millions of readers. 

For more than a century, CPI has shaped the conversations that matter. Founded in 1918, CPI publishes approximately 60 new titles annually and maintains a catalog of more than 1,100 products and titles. Across four imprints, CPI delivers resources that spark reflection, dialogue, hope, and action.  

Headquartered in New York City, CPI is committed to meeting the needs of a changing world and building access across the globe—with worldwide distribution and global partnerships. 

CPI’s work spans the visionary to the practical, publishing books that broaden perspectives and resources that strengthen communities. Alongside its titles, CPI provides essential church supplies— parish registers, certificates, planning calendars, and lectionary inserts—as well as digital platforms to support ministry.  

When exceptional authors connect with curious readers, remarkable things happen.   

Our Imprints 

Church Publishing
Resources to support The Episcopal Church and beyond—from official worship materials, such as hymnals and prayer books, to professional resources for clergy, lay leaders, and the wider church community. 

Morehouse Publishing
Books for general readers that motivate, challenge, inform, and inspire—from leadership and spirituality to social justice, wellness, personal growth, current affairs, and more. 

Seabury Books
Academic books on religion and theology from scholars around the world.   

Divinity & Discourse  
Groundbreaking and influential books at the intersection of religion and related disciplines—from politics and law to sociology and more.