Things To Know About Episcopal Church Cornelius NC

By Donald Stevens


Episcopal denomination goes down the books of history as one of the denominations that have remained stable through times, since its foundation in 1789. Based in New York, the denomination however enjoys massive following across USA, Taiwan, Caribbean, Micronesia, South America as well as Central America. To be precise, in USA, there are several dioceses across various states like North Carolina. Episcopal Church Cornelius NC primarily is a constituent church of Anglican Communion.

With reference to various studies carried out throughout the globe, there are approximately two million Episcopalians, with staggering numbers of them being from US. There are very many Episcopalians in US, across a number of states for instance North Carolina, and Cornelius City in particular. This can be further supported by the bare fact that Episcopal was ranked fourteenth in the list of largest religious groups in USA.

Generally, Episcopalians are known to be relatively influential people, with great wealth and even education. Many have graduate degrees, and others have even gone to the extent of acquiring post graduates. This is in comparison to other religious denominations present in US, which are usually disproportionally represented. Anglicans and generally Presbyterians, are better placed persons in society, with regards financial capabilities, politics and wealth.

In the recent past, the religious group under discussion, just like many other mainstream denominations, has suffered a considerable decline in terms of membership, alongside internal wrangles over ordination of women, homosexuality, and suchlike social factors. These and other factors like abortions, have stirred controversy and disagreements amongst many clergy members and followers, whereby they disagree with the doctrines and position of the leadership.

Episcopal is constrained to its Polity, and fully has allegiance to its Canon doctrines and laws. It has very efficient administrative levels, whereby it has several dioceses headed by bishops, across US. The decentralized form of administration helps the denomination to be more easily manageable. Its Presiding overall bishop is African-American, Michael Curry and is the first ever black to enjoy such prestigious position.

It is important to note what this denomination believes in, and the doctrines they abide by. Firstly, being a Christian group, it solely believes in the birth, life and demise of Jesus Christ. Believers strongly hold that Jesus is totally human and totally God. They believe He died and also resurrected from dead, and that He provides believers with eternal life.

The Bible is the Book that guides every Episcopalian not only in Cornelius NC City, but worldwide. The Book is regarded as very holy, and believers staunchly affirm that the Holy Spirit, sent by God, inspired the writers. Episcopalians also lend great credence to two significant sacraments, being Eucharist and also Baptism.

Other sacraments which are also highly considered by believers include ordination, confirmation, unction, marriages, among others. The teaching and value that is instilled to all Episcopalians is love, and all believers and Christians in general are entitled to love God and also all their neighbors.




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