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Bread and wine that are consecrated for the Eucharist.

Pertaining to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Evangelicalism is a multidenominational Protestant movement emphasizing the authority of Scripture, personal conversion, and evangelism.

Evangelism is telling the story of Jesus, especially with the intent of inspiring people to become Christians. An evangelist is one who carries out this work.

One of the principal Daily Offices available in traditional and contemporary language in the BCP.

Short for Evening Song, a musically focused service of Evening Prayer, in which most of the service is sung.

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The governing body of The Episcopal Church between sessions of the General Convention, charged with the oversight of program and policies adopted by General Convention. Also serves as the board of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS).

The use of oil for the anointing of the sick at the time of death.