Examples of The Episcopal Church in a sentence
This is an evolving term, as our understanding and language around gender identity and sexuality expands and matures.Intake Officer: The person(s) designated by each diocese to receive information regarding an offense for which a member of the clergy may be held accountable under Title IV of the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, which sets out the disciplinary process for clergy.
All other Clerics Canonically Resident in the Diocese and residing in the Deanery and all communicants in good standing of The Episcopal Church registered in a congregation in the Deanery shall have seat and voice, but not vote.Sec.
The Episcopal Church is not immune to this scourge in our society and we must respond to it honestly and forthrightly.
The Episcopal Church ordained its first openly gay priest in 1977.
Canon 10: Registers and Parochial ReportsSection 1Every Parish and Mission shall maintain a Register in which it records the information required under the Canons of the Episcopal Church.Section 2Each Parish and Mission shall prepare and timely submit the annual report required by Canon l.6.1 of the Canons of The Episcopal Church.
The Episcopal Church needs strong leaders – deacons and priests who will take up the tasks of sacramental ministry, pastoral care, preaching, teaching, and building up vibrant and diverse Christian communities in the places where we live and work.
The Bishop, if there be one, shall be the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese, for all purposes declared by the Constitution and Canons for the Government of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America (hereinafter referred to as the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church).
The Episcopal Church, USA, is the American Province of the world wide Anglican Communion.The Episcopal Church in the United States uses the term “province” within our national church to describe its nine subdivisions and its affiliated dioceses beyond the United States.
Whenever the election of a Bishop is required as provided in the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, the Standing Committee shall establish a process for the nomination and election of such Bishop.
The Disciplinary Board shall consist of nine persons, five of whom are members of the Clergy and four of whom are members of the Laity and shall constitute a Court for purposes of Article IX of the Constitution of The Episcopal Church.