The Episcopal Church, a multinational denomination within the Anglican communion, comprises 108 dioceses and three mission areas in 22 countries or territories. The website provides links to a host of ministries including racial justice, creation care, and faith formation.
The Book of Common Prayer, the symbol of unity for Episcopalians, provides all necessary Sunday worship prayers, Sacramental Rites, the Daily Office, and the Psalms.
The Daily Office, also known as the Divine Office or the Liturgy of Hours, is a prescribed set of readings and prayers, shared by Christians all over the world, for every part of the day. You need your Bible and Book of Common Prayer. It’s also an app, so you can pray it on your phone, any time, anywhere: dailyoffice.app.
This page provides all Sunday and feast readings for the year. Along with other Christian churches this Revised Common Lectionary has a 3-year cycle which provides a much broader exposer to the Bible than past years and than other Christian Churches.
an inclusive non-profit association that encourages a deepening of contemplative prayer based in the Christian Wisdom tradition while also welcoming and being supportive of other meditation traditions, founded by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault.
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General Convention and Executive Council Resolutions from the Episcopal Church
1976 – AO71 – “… Homosexual persons are children of God who have a full and equal claim with all other persons upon the love, acceptance, and pastoral concern and care of the Church…”
2006 – AO95 – “Resolved that the 75th General Convention… – reaffirm The Episcopal Church’s historical support of gay and lesbian persons as children of God and entitled to full civil rights; and be it further – reaffirm the 71st General Convention’s action calling upon “municipal council, state legislatures and the United States Congress to approve measures giving gay and lesbian couples protection[s] such as: bereavement and family leave policies; health benefits; pension benefits; real-estate transfer tax benefits; and commitments to mutual support enjoyed by non-gay married couples”; and be it further – oppose any state or federal constitutional amendment that prohibits same-sex civil marriage or civil unions.”
