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Episcopalian Church By: Tim Zellmer & Travis Birklid
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Outline History of Episcopalian Church Structure of the Episcopalian Church Episcopalian Faith Community Life Our Experience at St. Mary’s Episcopalian Church
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Episcopalian History Canterbury; first diocese of Church of England Created by St. Augustine; first archbishop Built in 597; Oldest Dioceses of the Church of England Symbol of Anglican Unity
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Episcopalian History The Reformation in England called for a gradual Protestantization Part of Reforming the Catholic Church was establishing new institutions Brought on the possibility of new ideas and religions The 16th Century- Reformation in England
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Episcopalian History King Henry VIII- Originally Devout Catholic and defender of the faith. Through marriage, connections, and offspring, this would change 1509- Married Catherine of Aragon talked with Thomas Cranmer about marriage annulment Cranmer believed in Martin Luther’s ways Cranmer and King Henry became good friends Cranmer became Archbishop of Canterbury The 16th Century- Reformation in England
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Episcopalian History King Henry married Anne Boleyn in 1533 Together produced daughter Elizabeth King Henry sought for male heir to throne but Anne couldn’t produce Cranmer annulled another marriage King Henry married Jane Seymour in 1536 Together produced son Edward Finally a male heir to the throne The 16th Century- Reformation in England
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Episcopalian History Edward took the throne in 1547 at the age of nine During his reign England gradually moved towards a more radical Protestantism In 1549 and 1552 Edward mandated books of Common Prayer, which were largely authored by Cranmer July 6 th, 1553, Edward dies at the age of 15 from Tuberculosis No male heir to throne Elizabeth I (from marriage to Anne Boleyn) took throne in 1558 Established Anglicanism as the official church of England The 16th Century- Reformation in England
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Episcopalian History Church of England in controversy with Puritans of Church of England and Roman Catholics Richard Hooker looks to resolve conflict with Three Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity The Anglican Middle Way The Three Legged Stool Sacramental Sharing in divine life through God’s incarnation in Jesus The 17th Century- Making Ground
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Episcopalian History The Anglican Middle Way: Hooker determined that the church could maintain stability with the past while accommodating changes that a new situation might require, thus creating Anglicanism- a way between the extremes of radical Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. The Three Legged Stool: Hooker stated that “scripture is the oracle of God.” Since it is read for human reasoning in the context of a tradition of worship and belief, people learn about God through scripture, tradition, and reason. Sacramental Sharing in the Divine Life: Hooker emphasized the importance of Incarnation in Anglican theology. Through God taking on human form He gave holiness to the world, allowed people to become part of the divine life, and He gave the basis for Baptism and Eucharist, where people become the children of God. The 17th Century- Making Ground
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Episcopalian History The effects on America (the colonies)- Colonization of America- brought Anglicanism to the colonies in hope of separation from monarchy control of church At start of Revolution, Anglicanism is second largest religion Through revolution, not only gained control of colonies from England but control of own religion as well 1789- Brought on new independent church with own church government and own book of Common Prayer The new principles adopted by the Episcopal Churches in the United States Three-fold ministry of bishops, priests, and deacons The 18th Century- Revolution
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Episcopalian History The new principles adopted by the Episcopal Churches in the United States Three-fold ministry of bishops, priests, and deacons Determined that the church would be ruled by government of clergy and laity councils Said that the American Church would be new form of the Church of England The 18th Century- Revolution
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Episcopalian History Three major movements- Evangelical Movement Catholic Revival Broad Church Movement The 19th Century- Movements
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Episcopalian History Evangelical Movement Large focus on missionary work Decided to send bishops as missionaries Other large movements of the time Social reform Care for the poor Personal Reform Heavy focus on the education of slaves The 19th Century- Movements
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Episcopalian History Catholic Revival This called for a return to the practices of the ancient church with emphasis on The church as a divine society in its sacramental relationship with God through Eucharist and Baptism The church as “the extension of the incarnation” and being connected to the spiritual presence of the incarnate Christ Realign the church with the doctrinal traditions of the first centuries The 19th Century- Movements
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Episcopalian History The Broad Church Movement A time of crisis and question in the Episcopalian Church Questions arose about miracles and creation of humans. Was there a real flood? A real Exodus? Did God create humans or was Darwin correct? The best answer to these questions lied in a major publication called Lux Mundi: A Series of Studies in the Religion of the Incarnation Emphasized the Incarnate God Revealed the strong sense that God has had through history of the world The 19th Century- Movements
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History:MN Diocese Created 148 years ago Bishop Henry Benjamin Whipple Popular with Native Americans Baptized at Fort Snelling Bishop of the MN Diocese today: James Louis Jelinek
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Worldwide 2.3 million members of Episcopal Church In “Communion” with Anglican Church 80 million Anglican members 164 countries globally 37 provinces worldwide U.S. South America Africa Europe
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Worldwide Minneapolis, MN 1 st Hmong Episcopalian Church in World Talks about creating 1 st parish in Thailand Created Nov. 3, 2005 St. Mark’s Cathedral Rev. Dr. Winfred Vergara 600 members[175 are baptized]
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Governance/Structure Parish Dioceses Province National Church **Episcopal Church is “Autonomous” There are elected leaders, but no ONE person is considered the leader like the R.C. & the Pope.
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Governance/Structure: Parish Rector Self sustaining church Means “ruler” in latin Vicor Non-sustaining church[missionary] Means “one who represents another” Vestry Elected officials Manage finance and property of church “Wardens” – chair and vice chair **Have annual Parish Meetings***
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Governance/Structure: Dioceses Latin word “Dioecesis” Means: Administration Territory of land that contains 20-200 parishes Directed by Bishop and Diocesan Council
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Governance/Structure: National Church Headed by executive council and Presiding Bishop Considered chief Reverend Visits every diocese Consults bishops and diocesan reps
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Governance/Structure: National Church Hold General Convention every 3 years Made up of 2 houses House of Bishops: every bishop House of deputies: 4 lay and 4 clergy from each dioceses 2003 General convention, Minneapolis: Major issue: first gay bishop elected Bishop Gene Robinson 2006 General convention: Major issue: 2 candidates for bishop are a lesbian and a gay man
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Service book Book of Common Prayer Rite II Passages from Bible Lectionaries Daily office Holy Eucharist Creeds Apostles’ Creed Nicene Creed Athanasian Creed [isn’t used much] Catechisms Summary of religious doctrine Early: test for converts; memorized before baptism or confirmed Today: used as a tool to study the church’s doctrine and faith
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Service Book Calendar for Church Liturgies for: Special days Holy Baptism Holy eucharist Pastoral Offices Episcopal Services 4 daily liturgies used
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Service Book: Table of Context Book of Common Prayer Table of Context The Daily Office (p. 37) The Great Litany (p. 148) The Collects: Traditional (p. 159) The Collects: Contemporary (p. 211) Proper Liturgies for Special Days (p. 264) Holy Baptism (p. 299) Holy Eucharist (p. 316) Pastoral Offices (p. 413) Episcopal Services (p. 511) The Psalters or Psalms of David (p. 585) Prayers and Thanksgiving (p. 810) An Outline of Faith or Catechism (p. 845) Historical Documents of the Church (p. 864) Tables for Finding the Date of Easter (p. 880) The Lectionary (p. 888) Daily Office Lectionary (p. 934)
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Paschal Year: Advent 2 Advents Jesus coming as an infant[birth] Jesus 2 nd coming in glory Christmas Celebrate the birth of Jesus & the incarnation Lent Prepare for Easter Period for repentence Easter
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Paschal Year & Colors Advent-Purple/blue Christmas-White Epiphany-Green Lent-Purple Easter-White Pentecost-Red Everyday-Green
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Episcopalian Faith Put emphasis on the Trinity Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Use of Trinitarian Framework Focus on the creation, incarnation, and sacramental universe Seen in art and architecture: ex-triptyche
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Sacraments Believe in the 7 sacraments 2 performed by Christ Baptism Communion 5 sacrament rites Reconcilliation Confirmation Marriage Ordination Unction
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Initiation: Baptism Held on special days: Easter Vigil [most popular] Day of Pentecost All Saints Day Baptism of our Lord Visit from Bishop Held in the middle of worship service Front and Center
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Initiation: Baptism Baptism allows you to participate in the eucharist Don’t need to be “re-baptized” into the Episcopalian Church Infant and Adult baptisms Adult: becoming more prevalent Infants sometimes dressed in “Christening Gowns”
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Initiation: Baptism -Hmong Baptism [believe its at -Infant baptism in Edina St. Mark’s Cathedral
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Initiation: Confirmation Is the coming forward and individual commitment to live in the Christian faith “Mature affirmation of faith” Bishops confirm or receive new members Annual visit Sign up and attend courses[12] Age: High School
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Initiation: Eucharist Must be baptized Every Sunday Unlevened wafers Red Wine Belief: Do not believe in “Transubstiation” but rather in “Mystery” Jesus is present spiritually; transforms bread into the spiritual presences of Jesus Beyond human comprehension Better we believe and trust Him
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Initiation: Eucharist Form: extend hands, right cupped over the left Receive and eat the bread Lightly hold cup Sip Dunk bread Cross arms if you do not want wine Receive prayer or blessing instead
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Marriage At least one member must be baptized “Unity Candle” isn’t typical, but can be used Belief: Divorce: Doesn’t cut you off from God R.C.-don’t acknowledge divorce, remarriage is adultery, can’t receive communion afterwards Remarriage: acceptable
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unction Anointing with Holy Oil It is sacramental in that through the oil (the outward sign) a person is made aware of the special Grace of God working in his/her life (the spiritual grace). It is most often used for healing a person who is sick in mind, body, or spirit (healing refers to the acceptance of the sick person of God's will and purpose for him during the uncertainty of illness).
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Reconcilliation Some should, all may, no one MUST go to confession You should if you break any of the 10 commandments, as long as you are truly sorry If you do: usually during lent or advent Ash Wednesday and Good Friday Every worship: Public confession “Kneel/stand and admit things we should have done and things we have left undone”
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Ordination Performed only by Bishops “Ordination is the rite in which God gives authority and the grace of the Holy Spirit to those being made bishops, priests, and deacons, through prayer and the laying on of hands by bishops.”
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Our Experience: St. Mary’s Episcopalian Church 1895 Laurel Ave. St. Paul, MN 55104 The Reverend LeeAnne Watkins about 250 members Established 120 years ago In 1925 moved to current location
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St. Mary’s Floorplan
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Our Visual Experience Placement Altar placed far back in sanctuary (2 Altars) Second altar on Epistle Side Lectern on Epistle Side (1 Lectern) Elevated and extended towards congregation Presidential Chair (Bishop’s Chair) (1 Chair) Epistle side of Sanctuary Baptistery (One Baptismal Font) Baptismal font isolated on Epistle side
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Our Visual Experience Placement Creedence Table Located on right side of altar against the wall, open Choir Seating Pews reserved in chancel Musical Instruments Organ, located in chancel across from choir Bell choir, Gospel side wing
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Our Visual Experience Places of reservation Sanctuary during Eucharist Reverend, Acolytes, Chalice bearer Pews for the choir Area for Bell Choir
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Our Visual Experience Usage Sanctuary Eucharist Chancel Music, Readings, Sermon Baptistery Baptism
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Our Visual Experience Vesture Acolytes wearing albs Priest wearing alb and chasuble For Eucharist Choir wearing blue robes
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Our Visual Experience Importance Baptistery, has separate space reserved for the special occasion, Marble font Altar, Elevated by sets of stairs Scale Everything was human scale
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Our Visual Experience Assembly Space Priests and choir located in elevated chancel space Laity standing or sitting in pews of nave Movement Pews promote standing or sitting and little movement Central Aisle promotes movement of many activities, preaching, Gospel reading, Eucharist, opening procession
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Visual-Chancel
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Visual-Sanctuary
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Visual
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Our Acoustic Experience Language English Relationship with language and music Music clarifies service i.e. Psalm reading was sung as an Antiphon Ritual Interaction Antiphonal chant during Eucharist Accessibility no professional skills required, easy to sing along with
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Our Acoustic Experience Form Traditional Hymns and Psalmody Style Traditional church music Chants, Antiphons Timbre Organ
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Our Acoustic Experience Primacy Reinforces Eucharist Psalm reading Congregation involved Complexity Organ accompaniment
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Our Kinetic Experience Posture Frequent Standing Sitting Sermon, Readings, Offering, Eucharist Kneeling Prayers of the People, while receiving communion Actions Sharing the Peace Eucharist
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Our Kinetic Experience Procession and Dance Opening Procession Crucifer, “twinkle bells”, Acolytes, Choir, Reverend holding up Book of Common Prayer Gesture Shaking of hands for Sharing Peace Receiving Communion Right hand cupped over left hand
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