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A 19th-century American priest and the founder of Episcopal missionary work among the hard of hearing. Feast day: Aug. 27, along with Henry Winter Syle.

A grassy quadrangle or garden surrounded by a cloister walk in a monastery, church, seminary, or college.

GENDER AND SEXUALITY REFERENCES Language around gender and sexuality continues to evolve. With minor exceptions, we follow the guidance of…

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This adjective is acceptable when referring broadly to people who don’t conform to mainstream gender expectations. The club was organized…

One word; an identity description for those whose gender expression does not follow norms.

The churchwide body, elected by General Convention, overseeing the General Ordination Examinations (GOE). The board prepares and administers the exam given annually to candidates for ordination.

The General Convention is the bicameral legislature and chief policy-making body of The Episcopal Church, consisting of the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. The General Convention meets every three years to consider legislation, make policy, hold elections, adopt the churchwide budget, and amend the Constitution and Canons.

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An annual test administered by the General Board of Examining Chaplains, encompassing seven broad topics, used to help determine a candidate’s readiness for ordination.