We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the
dignity of every person.
Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions, and is
celebrated in many languages.
We welcome men and women, married or celibate, to be ordained
as bishops, priests, and deacons.
We believe in amendment of life, the forgiveness of sin, and
life everlasting.
Lay people exercise a vital role in the governance and ministry
of our Church.
Holy Communion may be received by all baptized Christians, not
only members of the Episcopal Church.
We uphold the Bible and worship with the Book of Common Prayer.
We affirm that committed relationships are lifelong and
monogamous. Episcopalians also recognize that there is grace after
divorce and do not deny the sacraments to those who have been
divorced.
We affirm that issues such as birth control are matters of
personal informed conscience.
We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our
differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of
opinion.
All are welcome to find a spiritual home in the Episcopal
Church.