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Episcopal

Stated simply, "episcopal" means "bishop" in Greek and refers to the organizational structure of Bishops, Priests, Deacons, and Lay Persons.

Episcopal Church

The Episcopal Church USA identifies with the precepts of the Church of England as being both catholic in its form of worship and respect for tradition, and protestant in its theology and reverence of the Bible. Albeit; scripture, tradition, and reason are given equal authority.

Episcopal Worship

Its form of worship is structured as prescribed by the Book of Common Prayer with Holy Communion (Eucharist) being central to the corporate life of the community.