The Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church welcomes all who worship Jesus Christ, in 109 dioceses and three regional areas in 17 nations. The Episcopal Church is a member province of the worldwide Anglican Communion and traces its heritage to the beginnings of Christianity. It is based in New York City, and the current Presiding Bishop is the Most Reverend Dr. Michael Curry. You may know him from the sermon he preached at the Royal Wedding in May of 2018, joining Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Bishop Curry preached on 'The Power of Love."
As Episcopalians, we are followers of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and we believe in the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The mission of the church, as stated in catechism of The Book of Common Prayer (p. 855), is "to restore all people to unity
with God and each other in Christ."
We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person.
Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions in a contemporary form.
Both men and women, including those who are married, are eligible for ordination as deacons, priests and bishops.
We believe in amendment of life (we can change our life), the forgiveness of sin (Jesus died once to forgive all human sin), and life everlasting with God, who loves us into eternity .
Lay people (those not ordained to a certain title and level in the church) exercise the most vital role in the governance and ministry of our church.
All present at a Eucharist or Holy Communion service may receive the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. If you would like to join Christ in the feast, you are welcome.
We uphold the Bible and are guided in worship by The Book of Common Prayer.
We affirm that committed relationships are lifelong and monogamous. Episcopalians also recognize that there is grace after divorce; people who are divorced and/or remarried are welcome at Eucharistic our table.
We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of opinion.
All are welcome to find a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church.
Learn more about the Episcopal Church on the website of the national church.
As Episcopalians, we are followers of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and we believe in the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The mission of the church, as stated in catechism of The Book of Common Prayer (p. 855), is "to restore all people to unity
with God and each other in Christ."
We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person.
Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions in a contemporary form.
Both men and women, including those who are married, are eligible for ordination as deacons, priests and bishops.
We believe in amendment of life (we can change our life), the forgiveness of sin (Jesus died once to forgive all human sin), and life everlasting with God, who loves us into eternity .
Lay people (those not ordained to a certain title and level in the church) exercise the most vital role in the governance and ministry of our church.
All present at a Eucharist or Holy Communion service may receive the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. If you would like to join Christ in the feast, you are welcome.
We uphold the Bible and are guided in worship by The Book of Common Prayer.
We affirm that committed relationships are lifelong and monogamous. Episcopalians also recognize that there is grace after divorce; people who are divorced and/or remarried are welcome at Eucharistic our table.
We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of opinion.
All are welcome to find a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church.
Learn more about the Episcopal Church on the website of the national church.
