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Episcopal Church
​Theology, Beliefs & Practices

A Brief Overview
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As Episcopalians, we follow Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We believe in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe God is active in our everyday lives through the power of the Holy Spirit.
 
The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and with each other in Christ. The Church pursues its mission as it prays and worships, proclaims the gospel, and promotes justice, peace and love. The Church carries out its mission through the ministry of all the baptized.  

We uphold the Bible and worship with the Book of Common Prayer. We believe the Holy Scriptures are the revealed Word of God. In worship we unite ourselves with one another to acknowledge the holiness of God, to hear God's Word, to offer prayer and praise, and to celebrate the Sacraments. The Celebration of Holy Eucharist is the central act of worship in accordance with Jesus' command to his disciples. All are welcome for Holy Communion, not only members of the Episcopal Church.

The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion with 70 million members in 164 countries.  The word "Episcopal" refers to government by bishops. The historic episcopate continues the work of the first apostles in the Church, guarding the faith, unity and discipline of the Church. People of all genders, including those who are married, are eligible for ordination as deacons, priests and bishops. 

We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person. We welcome all to find a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church.

Learn more about the Episcopal Church here.
A Word from the Most Rev. Michael Curry,
Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
Mission and Ministry
In the Episcopal Church
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  • Home
  • About
    • Welcome
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Beliefs and Practices
    • Our Campus
    • Directions and Contact
    • Clergy and Staff
    • Vestry and Ministry Teams
    • Bookstore
    • GreenFaith
    • History
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Worship
    • Service Times and Info
    • Music
    • Centering Prayer
    • Sacraments: Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings >
      • Wedding Liturgy Planner
    • Lay Worship Leadership
    • Livestream and Recordings
    • Stations of the Cross
    • Worship Resources
  • Learn
    • Children's Ministry
    • Arts Camp 2020
    • Youth Group
    • Young Adult Forum
    • Adult Formation >
      • Sunday Morning Classes
      • Young Adult Forum
      • Inquirers' Class
      • Education for Ministry (EfM)
      • Thorne Sparkman 2017
      • Grace Speaks Series
  • Serve
    • Outreach Team
    • Brainerd Farmers Market
  • Connect
    • Supper Clubs
  • Give
    • Volunteer Time and Talent
    • Rector's Discretionary
  • Calendar
  • Members
    • Grace Notes Weekly
    • Eucharistic Visitors
    • Prayer Requests
    • Sacraments: Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings
    • New Member Form
    • Rector Search Archive >
      • Meet April
      • Search Committee Blog
      • Parish Profile >
        • How Do We Say Grace
        • How Do You Say Grace With Us?
  • 12 Step Groups
  • Brainerd Market
  • 2023 Online Pledge
  • Breeze Directory
  • Preschool
  • Make a Contribution in Breeze