What Does It Mean To Be an Episcopalian?

Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.

The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, descendants of and partners with the Church of England.

We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person. We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being. Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation.

We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of opinion. All are welcome to find a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church.

Click here to read the Episcopal Church Core Beliefs and Doctrine.