The elected episcopal leader of the Episcopal Church in America; the chief administrator and spiritual head.

Laypersons (often young people who are 11-18 years old) who assist in a variety of ways in worship processions and at the altar along with clergy and lay eucharistic ministers.

A term that simply means English; indicating the English origins of the Episcopal Church.

A successor of the apostles; the chief pastor of a diocese.

(BCP) – Originally published by the Church of England in 1549; it is the collection of liturgies authorized for use in the Anglican/Episcopal Church. In the Episcopal tradition, we employ "liturg [..]

The large, often silver cup from which the wine is served during the Eucharist.

A brief prayer that “collects” or sums up the petitions of the people.

(or Holy Eucharist or the Lord’s Supper) – The Christian sacramental meal, the Eucharist.

A mature public affirmation of the faith and commitment to the responsibilities of one’s Baptismal vows, and the laying on of hands by the bishop (see BCP, 412ff.). It is a Sacramental act whereby, th [..]

A statement of the basic tenets of Christian faith that is said in unison by the congregation and clergy.