The Episcopal Church strives to live by the message of Christ, in which there are no outcasts and all are welcome. Walking a middle way between Roman Catholicism and Protestant traditions, we are a sacramental and worship-oriented church that promotes thoughtful debate about what God is calling us to do and be, as followers of Christ. We consider ourselves to be the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement – which is the ongoing community of people who center their lives on Jesus and follow him into loving, liberating and life-giving relationship with God, each other, and creation.
Together, we follow Jesus as we love God with our whole heart, soul and mind and love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:36-40) and restore each other and all of creation to unity with God in Christ (BCP, p. 855). Jesus launched this movement when he welcomed the first disciples to follow his loving, liberating, life-giving Way. Today, we participate in the movement by affirming the promises of our Baptismal Covenant:
- To continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread,
and in the prayers - To persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever we fall into sin, repent and return to
the Lord - To proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ
- To seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves
- To strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every
human being
In all things, we seek to be loving, liberating and life-giving – just like the God who formed all things in love, who liberates us all, and who gives life so we can participate in the resurrection and healing of God’s world. Come and see how we are become a church that looks and acts like Jesus by loving, liberating, healing, and working for structural change. Want to learn more? Here are a couple of stances that the Episcopal Church takes on important justice issues:
Women in Leadership: Leadership is a gift from God and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of gender, sexual identity or orientation. Learn more. LGBTQ+ in the Church: Faithful Episcopalians have been working toward a greater understanding and radical inclusion of all of God’s children for nearly a half-century. Learn more.
Racial Justice and Reconciliation: The Episcopal Church’s work toward racial reconciliation, healing and justice is guided by the long-term commitment to Becoming Beloved Community. Learn more.
Abortion and Reproductive Justice: The Episcopal Church believes that reproductive health care is an integral part of a person’s struggle to assert their dignity and worth as a human being. Learn more.
Environmental Justice and Climate Change: Concerned for the global climate emergency, we commit to form and restore loving, liberating, life-giving relationships with all of Creation. Learn more.
Immigration: Episcopal Migration Ministries is the Episcopal Church’s convening place for collaboration, education, and information-sharing on migration and refugee resettlement. Learn more.
