First and foremost....
As Episcopalians, we are followers of Jesus Christ, our Lord, & we believe in the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit.
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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We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person.
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The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion and traces its heritage to the beginnings of Christianity.
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Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions and is celebrated in many languages.
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Both men and women, including those who are married, are eligible for ordination as deacons, priests, and bishops.
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We believe in the amendment of life, the forgiveness of sin, and life everlasting.
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Lay people exercise a vital role in the governance and ministry of our church.
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Holy Communion may be received by all baptized Christians, not only members of the Episcopal Church.
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We uphold the Bible and worship with the Book of Common Prayer.
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We affirm that committed relationships are lifelong and monogamous.
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Episcopalians also recognize that there is grace after divorce and do not deny the sacraments to those who have been divorced.
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We affirm that issues such as birth control are matters of personal informed conscience.
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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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Quick Links:
The Episcopal Church
The Diocese of Western New York
The Book of Common Prayer
The Liturgical Calendar
The Anglican Communion
