Episcopal Church

10 Things Christians Should Know about the Episcopal Church: History and Beliefs

10 Things Christians Should Know about the Episcopal Church: History and Beliefs

The Episcopal Church was established after the American Revolution when it became independent from the Church of England. The Episcopal Church characterizes itself as "Protestant, yet Catholic".

It is a Christian church divided into nine provinces and has jurisdictions in the United States, Taiwan, Micronesia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, as well as the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe and the Navajoland Area Mission.

Discover our 10 things Christians should know about the Episcopal Church.

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Episcopal Church Lost Nearly 60,000 Members in 2021, Report Finds

Episcopal Church Lost Nearly 60,000 Members in 2021, Report Finds

According to a new report by the Episcopal Church, the mainline denomination saw a continued decline in church membership and worship attendance in 2021.

Episcopal Church Lost over 61,000 Members Before COVID-19 Struck in 2020

Episcopal Church Lost over 61,000 Members Before COVID-19 Struck in 2020

According to several new reports, the Episcopal Church lost over 61,000 members in 2020, all before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

Bishop Who Refused to Permit Same-Sex Marriage Blessings Leaves U.S. Episcopal Church

Bishop Who Refused to Permit Same-Sex Marriage Blessings Leaves U.S. Episcopal Church

After being disciplined by the Episcopal church for refusing to bless same-sex marriages, Albany Bishop William Love announced this week that he is officially leaving the denomination.