ANGLICAN COMMUNION: Churches around the world that are in communion with each other and with the See of Canterbury, (i.e., Church of England) and that hold the same faith, order, and worship. According to the Anglican Consultative Council, the Anglican Communion is composed of 38 autonomous churches together with a small group of extra-provincial dioceses…

The official name of the church is The Episcopal Church. When writing about The Episcopal Church, please follow these guidelines: In the first reference, the full name of the church is preferred: The Episcopal Church.  When referring to church members, the term “Episcopalian” is preferred. We elect a Presiding Bishop, who is our chief pastor…

Where does The Episcopal Church get its money? The financial base of The Episcopal Church is the voluntary financial contributions of its members. How is the money collected from congregations and dioceses? Each diocese is asked to contribute to the mission work of the church a single assessment based on a formula which the General…

Almost all dioceses of The Episcopal Church are actively engaged in companion diocese relationships. Episcopal seminaries enroll and generally fund students from around the Anglican Communion. The Episcopal Partnership for Global Mission, a network of more than 70 independent and churchwide agencies focused on mission in the larger Anglican Communion, is partially funded by the…

The Episcopal Church is governed by a bicameral General Convention, which meets every three years, and by an Executive Council during interim years. The General Convention consists of the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies. The House of Bishops is composed of every bishop with jurisdiction (diocesan bishop), every bishop coadjutor, every suffragan…

Baptismal Covenant “Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 292). A mini catechism used at baptisms and on Easter and other special occasions, the Baptismal Covenant opens with a question-and-answer version of the statement of faith that is the Apostles’ Creed and adds…

Thanks to live webcasting and on-demand videos, people everywhere will be able to watch the worship, plenary sessions and selected workshops from the important Episcopal Church domestic and global mission conference, Everyone Everywhere 2011. The four-day Everyone Everywhere 2011 will be held October 13-16 at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO.  All…

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori: “Repentance and amendment of life are the answer” Focusing on the theme of Healing and Reconciliation, the Episcopal Church has prepared resources for congregations and individuals to understand the importance of the repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery. The resources, named Exposing the Doctrine of Discovery: A Call to Healing…

Registration is open for New Chapter: Your Church in God’s Unfolding Story, an Episcopal Church conference specifically for small churches, slated for December 1-3 in Williamsburg, VA. Part of the popular Start Up! Start Over! Conference series for small churches, New Chapter features keynote speakers, workshop sessions, and ample opportunities to share experiences while learning…

The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church will meet October 21-24 at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center in Salt Lake City, UT (Diocese of Utah). Media representatives wishing to attend the meeting must secure credentials. Contact Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer, at publicaffairs@episcopalchurch.org. A media conference with phone access for media not able…