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About the Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church is a democratic church with a government much like the government of the United States with Bishops giving pastoral care and oversight. In each congregation the ministry is shared by lay people and ordained clergy - priests and deacons.
-Lay persons represent Christ and His Church and bear witness to Him wherever they may be according to the gifts given them.
-Deacons assist in the proclamation of the Gospel, in the administration of the Sacraments, and as servants to those in need.
-Priests serve as pastors, proclaim the Gospel and administer the Sacraments.
-Bishops serve as chief priests and pastors of dioceses and ordain others to continue Christ's ministry. The above content is from St. Luke's on the Lake Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas
http://www.stlukesonthelake.org/newcomers/episcopal.html |
