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Post by Sky on Nov 7, 2006 4:37:05 GMT -5
I am very interested in becoming an Episcopal. The problem is that I am currently living overseas. Is there any way to do this online/long distance, or will I have to wait until I am once again living in the States and join a church?
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Post by Canadian Phil on Nov 7, 2006 6:44:50 GMT -5
Sky;
It depends a little where you are. There are Episcopal provinces outside the US, but, just as importantly, there are Anglican churches throughout the world. One of these may well be accessible to you.
As for membership, you really do need to be tied to a church community. Mind you, keep in touch the best you can using online boards like this one, but real church membership has to include a community.
Welcome to EV!
Peace,
Phil
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Post by Sky on Nov 9, 2006 10:35:21 GMT -5
I'm currently a member of an international, interdenominational church. I attended an Episcopal church when I was at college. Wishing now I had become a member.
What steps does someone have to go through that wishes to become a member?
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Post by Canadian Phil on Nov 10, 2006 6:52:02 GMT -5
If you're baptized already (from any church as long as they baptize in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost), you're already eligible for membership, so becoming a member of a church could be as simple as putting your name on the parish list. Most churches have a newcomers envelope or sheet, so sign that, put it in the collection plate, and that is it. You'll be on the parish list
If you are looking for something more elaborate, you can have a reception ceremony in which you are received into the Episcopal church. This is akin to Confirmation, but is designed for those who are coming from a different church tradition and have chosen to become Anglican/Episcopal. My wife did this when she switched from a non-denominational church to the Anglican Church of Canada.
Of course, if you aren't baptized, this is the logical place to start.
Peace,
Phil
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Post by Sky on Nov 10, 2006 12:41:49 GMT -5
Curious. I would have thought there would be classes.
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Post by Canadian Phil on Nov 10, 2006 17:18:23 GMT -5
You'd think so, wouldn't you? Mind you, if you take the reception route, you would probably meet with the priest several times informally to get an idea about what being Anglican is. So, you would likely get some ideas.
Peace,
Phil
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