What is an Episcopalian?

The Trinity

​~As Episcopalians, we are followers of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and we believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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~The Episcopal Church has members in the United States and the territory of Puerto Rico; and also in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Venezuela, Curacao, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Haiti, Honduras, Micronesia, Taiwan, and the Virgin Islands.

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The Book of Common Prayer

~We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person.

~The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and traces its heritage to the beginnings of Christianity.
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The New Revised Standard Version

~Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions and is celebrated in many languages.

​~We uphold the Bible and worship with the Book of Common Prayer.

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Katharine Jefferts Schori is the former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States.

~Both men and women, including those who are married, are eligible for ordination as deacons, priests, bishops and presiding bishop.
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~We believe in amendment of life, the forgiveness of sin, and life everlasting.

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The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States

~Lay people exercise a vital role in the governance and ministry of our church.
Holy Communion may be received by all baptized Christians, not only members of the Episcopal Church.
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~We affirm that committed relationships are lifelong and monogamous. Episcopalians also recognize that there is grace after divorce and do not deny the sacraments to those who have been divorced.

~We affirm that issues such as birth control are matters of personal informed conscience.

​~We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of opinion.
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All are welcome to find a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church.

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