The Episcopal Church is a part of the Anglican Communion of Churches whose tradition comes from the Church of England. Some scholars believe desert monks on mission from Egypt first brought faith to the British Isles in the fourth century. Britain, as part of the ancient Roman Empire, shared the faith of Romans who settled on the island.

Today the Episcopal Church exists as a living witness to the power of God at work in the world. It remains grounded in its ancient tradition but seeks to be responsive to how God is moving in the world today.

If I am not sure I believe in God, can I still visit your church?

What can I expect when I visit your church?

Yes! Our church is open to everyone. Our congregation is diverse. It includes people of European, Hispanic, Asian and African descent. We are young and old. We include people of great faith. We include people who are exploring faith. We work hard to be make sure everyone is feels welcome wherever they are in their spiritual journey.

What do you believe?

What is the difference between Episcopalians and other churches or denominations?

Yes, and we hope you will. Our church is a good place to learn about God by seeing what he is doing in our community. No one here will judge you on what you believe or don't believe. We just want to worship God, and to share our joy in God with you.

What can I expect when I visit your church?

We will have someone at the door to greet you. They may invite you to sign our guest book. If you sign the guest book we will be in touch with you to thank you for your visit. If you would rather remain anonymous, there is no pressure to register your presence.  At the 8:00 and 10:00 services, you'll receive a church bulletin, which tells you about upcoming events and helps you follow the service.  More information about our worship services can be found here.  We have coffee and snacks after all the services.

What do you believe?

This is either a very easy question or a very difficult question. On the one hand, "we believe" what the tradition has always handed down to us, as expressed in the Nicene Creed and the ancient prayers of the Church. On the other hand each individual in our community comes to believe and to understand who God is as each grows and matures as a person of faith in conversation others and with the tradition.

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

What is the difference between Episcopalians
and other churches or denominations?

The Anglican (English) tradition at the heart of the Episcopal Church developed during the 16th century as Europeans rediscovered the importance of personal faith grounded in the Bible's witness of how God works in the world. The Church of England sought to break what it perceived to be an unhealthy dependence upon the Bishop of Rome (the pope).

The Church of England achieved this separation while maintaining a strong appreciation for its ancient Catholic identity. Today many consider the Anglican tradition to be the "middle way," between what has became known as the Protestant churches and the Roman Catholic Church. This is why people who grew up in the Roman Catholic Church or in a protestant church both feel at home in the Episcopal Church.