The Episcopal Church Welcomes Everyone!
Love
We believe that all people are members of Christ's family and we strive to remember Christ's teaching, the first and greatest commandment is to love God and the second to love our neighbor. Due to a conscious effort to act with unconditional love for all people and exclude no one from the family of God, the Episcopal Church enjoys a membership of people from many diverse backgrounds. We believe this diversity adds strength and richness to our family.
Scripture
The Episcopal Church teaches the Old and New Testament is the revealed Word of God and contains all things necessary for salvation. We believe all holy scriptures have been given for our instruction and should be studied for our benefit and salvation.
Tradition
The Episcopal Church draws from a wealth of experience reaching back to the time of Christ. From these experiences come traditions that offer comfort and encouragement on many levels and help to sustain us as we seek an ever closer relationship with God.
Reason
We do not believe God's word has changed over the ages but we do believe our understanding of the Bible and our Traditions can change. We encourage people to think and study and use their ability to reason to find God's will and direction for their lives.
Summary
Scripture, tradition, and reason combine to form the foundation for all the teachings of the Episcopal Church. The Episcopal Church does not put forth a long list of "dos" and "don'ts" and Episcopalians disagree on many issues. We do, however, all agree that our salvation comes through the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and that we should reach out to all God's children with the same unconditional love God has given us. We believe this love is strong enough to bind us together, in Christ, even if we disagree on lesser issues.
For Additional Information:
If you would like to know more about the beliefs and practices of the Episcopal Church you may consult The Book of Common Prayer which contains the Nicene Creed and the Apostles' Creed with which we affirm our faith. Also check our Links page for other informational web sites.
Sheena Lawrence
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