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Episcopal Beliefs

A brief summary and helpful links to explore the Episcopal faith

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All are welcome to find a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church.

From the Episcopal Church website (www.episopalchurch.org):

As Episcopalians, we are followers of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and we
believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  
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.
 
Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions and is celebrated in
many languages.
 
Both men and women, including those who are married, are eligible for
ordination as deacons, priests and bishops.
 
We believe in amendment of life, the forgiveness of sin, and life
everlasting.
 
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.
 
We uphold the Bible and worship with the Book of Common Prayer.
 
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.

Resources:
http://reflections-dwtx.org/
    For your spiritual journey. From the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/book-common-prayer
    Information on the Book of Common Prayer
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/baptismal-covenant
    Information on Episcopal baptism
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/creeds
    Information on the Episcopal Creeds
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