Episcopalians
are conservative in holding the Bible to be the
revealed Word of God but liberal in expecting
a diversity of interpretations of the Word. They
are conservative in worshiping God using the rites
of the ancient Christians but liberal in the freedom
each parish has to use those rites according to
its own 'style', some preferring more formality,
others less. They are conservative in retaining
the leadership of bishops, but liberal in that
bishops are elected by delegates from parishes
of the diocese, and not appointed by some 'super
bishop.'
The
Episcopal Church represents a unique alternative
among Christian churches. Many Christians initially
raised in other Protestant churches or in the
Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox churches have
chosen, later in life, to make the Episcopal Church
their church home.
We gather
as a parish of The Episcopal Church to honor God
in worship according to the Book of Common Prayer.
The church
follows Rite II at both 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M.
services, except during Lent at which time we
follow Rite I.
The Rector
will bring reserved sacrament to anyone either
in the hospital or in the home, if requested.
In addition, communion will be brought to the
homebound during Easter and Christmas if requested.