THE NICENE CREED: One self-defining aspect of being an Anglican is an affirmation of the Nicene Creed as the sufficient statement of the Christian Faith. This section explores creeds, what they are, how they developed, and their place in our faith and history. Particular attention is paid to the Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds. Comparing the…

  CHAPTER 5 Overall discussion of Sacraments and early church: Holy Order: The Church has recognized three distinct orders of ordained ministry since the time of the apostles. Bishops, priests, and deacons each have distinct leadership functions. Through a process of mutual discernment, the Church recognizes those who are called by God to ordained ministry…

Prelude  Veni Emmanuel                                Daniel Pinkham Introit: Drop down, he heavens, from above: and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open: and bring forth salvation. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament showeth His handywork. Offertory: Be strong, fear not: behold your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; He…

February 21st, 2019 by The Most Reverend Chandler Holder Jones, SSC The Bishops of the Anglican Joint Synods Churches released the following statement on the matter of abortion.  In 1973 the Supreme Court paved the way for legalized abortion in the United States in a landmark decision known as Roe v. Wade.  Four years later,…

Ascension Day Sermon from May 30 2019 The statement in the Creeds that Christ “ascended into heaven” is based primarily upon Acts I : 1-9 where, after 40 days of appearances, the Risen Lord speaks to the Apostles about the coming of the Holy Ghost and the Church’s mission, and is taken up in a…

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