I have never attended anything except a Baptist church. I am thinking about visiting an Episcopal church. I am single and will be going alone. No one there knows me. Will I feel welcome or awkward? What can I expect? I'm kind of shy and want to do this, but am a bit scared. Thanks!
2007-01-29 03:33:03 · 5 answers · asked by WW 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am an Episcopalian. We have greeters to welcome you and make you feel at home. If you don't know what to do anyone sitting next to you will help. We have a variety of behaviors and not everyone does the same thing, so don't worry. We have those that are more 'Low church' and they are more like a Baptist. (You will find more Low Churches in the South) There are those like me who are "High Church" and we are more 'catholic' in our belief and practice. Some churches are "Broad" this means they are in the middle. The church I attend is a Broad church and the member are from one end to another. So you see some will come in and bow or genuflect and others don't. Some cross themself and others don't. Same congregation. Whatever you do or don't do will fit right in.
We have Priest and in most parishes the Eucharist is the center of worship and happens every week. Some place might have Morning Prayer every other week instead. That would be a Lower Church. If you are Baptisted in the name of the trinity you can receive communion. (You don't have to be an Episcopalian.) Receiving Communion is up to you. Don't feel that you have to, but you may. If you want to receive, this is what you do. Go forward and kneel or stand as other are doing. Cup your hands and the Priest will give you the bread. Then wait and someone else will come with the cup. They will hold it and you just guide it to your lips. Take a small sip. And if you are kneeling wait till the person next to you has received the cup and then get up and go back to your seat.
I can tell you more if you want to write to me.
About the comments from the first answerer. That issue is a long story. We do not officially marry gays, but some priest have. In my parish we welcome all persons including "seekers, the confused, the skeptic, and those of any sexual orientation and race". Everyone is welcome here. Just like God intended it to be.
2007-01-29 03:52:44 · answer #1 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mr. Ed appears to be a halfwit. I'm fairly certain he's never crossed the threshold of an Episcopal church, or he would notice the ongoing scriptural study that goes on in its rather active Christian education ministries.
The Episcopal Church is a nice blend of the formal and the intimate, appealing to spirit and intellect alike. It supports a broad latitude of views. You will also find it a very welcoming place.
2007-01-30 06:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go you will be welcomed. I also am a Baptist. I am married to an Episcpalian. They believe the same things we do but their service is more formal. I like it.
2007-01-29 03:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by barry c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
becareful in chosing the perfect church and im sure they'll treat u properly cuz all churches basically do that
2007-01-29 03:42:02 · answer #4 · answered by suzana r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well they dont like the Bible.... they ordained a openly gay bishop who is a practicing homosexual and bless gay marriages. I would stay with something closer to Baptist. If you care about what G-d's word says.
2007-01-29 03:39:30 · answer #5 · answered by David T 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋