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The members of the Episcopal Church elect members of the vestry, who serve 3 year terms and hire staff. They also handle the budgets of the church.

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What religion did colonial Connecticut follow?

The Episcopal Church, because of its ties to the Church of England, had the most influence and following during the colonial times. The Presbyterians and Congregationalists also had a large following. Most people back in those days, were of English origin which is why the Episcopal Church had an advantage over other groups. After the Revolutionary War, that would change as the Methodists and Baptists would become much more active in converting people and reaching out to those who were neglected by the more established churches.


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What is the Episcopal religion?

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What is three religious groups that established their own churches at the time of the Protestant Reformation?

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When was Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches created?

Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches was created in 1995.


Are Episcopal and Anglican churches the same?

Episcopal and Anglican churches are closely related but not exactly the same. The Episcopal Church is the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Anglicanism is a broader term that encompasses various national churches, including the Episcopal Church.


What is the difference between Episcopal and Anglican churches?

The main difference between Episcopal and Anglican churches is their geographical location and governance structure. Anglican churches are part of the global Anglican Communion, while Episcopal churches are specifically in the United States. Both churches share similar beliefs and practices, but Episcopal churches are governed by a presiding bishop, while Anglican churches are overseen by the Archbishop of Canterbury.


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Are Anglican and Episcopal churches the same denomination?

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Do the members of the Episcopal Church pray the Holy Rosary?

Some "High Church" Episcopal churches do pray the Holy Rosary. For example, Italian churches that come from Rome to the Episcopal faith. However, the majority of Episcopal Churches do not pray the rosary, and most parishioners do not even own a rosary. They know what the rosary is, but have no attachment to performing the prayers.


How does Episcopal beliefs differ from other protestant beliefs?

They do not differ much. They are very similar to Lutherans, which is extremely similar to Catholicism. Episcopal churches have Deacons and bishops as well as the Pastor, of course. Most episcopal churches are both Catholic and Protestant.


What is Episcopal Presbyterian?

Typically, churches in these two denominations practice either Episcopal OR Presbyterian beliefs. However, some churches are dual-denominational, such as The Indian Hill Church in Cincinnati Ohio.


What sets the Episcopal churches apart from other churches?

The Episcopal church was organized after the American Revolution. It opposes the death penalty and supported the civil rights movement. The Roman Catholic church have seven sacraments while the Episcopal church has two sacraments.


Is St John's Episcopal Church a Catholic Church?

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Are there any churches that are both Roman Catholic and Episcopal?

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