Episcopal 101

Each one of us at Messiah has a different reason to be Episcopalian- and each reason is equally valid. In Confessional churches, people expend much energy trying to agree on one clear set of answers to life’s questions. Not so with most Episcopalians. Most of us wouldn’t want to be in a denomination that states it has all the answers, or where people are not allowed to disagree. We value our right to disagree, our diversity of understanding about God and faith and remain in the same Communion. How is this possible?

The Adult Education Committee invites you to the Episcopal 101series that will take place in the Upper Room at 9:00a.m. This series provides an introduction to the hallmarks of the Episcopal Church that includes the Anglican approach to theology, known as the “three-legged stool” of Scripture, Tradition and Reason. We will explore our history, the Book of Common Prayer, the sacraments, worship, and church structure and governance. In the context of this learning we will reflect on Church of Messiah history and our understanding of God’s calling in our time. This series will help you understand and validate why you are in this faith journey with these folks called “Episcopalians.”

June 30th Introduction to the Episcopal Church/Anglican Communion with Abel Lopez
July 14th BCP & Worship, Including the Sacraments with Abel Lopez
July 21st Church Structure and Governance with Jim White
July 28th Messiah History & Activism with Biff Baker
August 4th Messiah Today with Dee Tucker and Abel Lopez