Are you Anglican or Episcopalian?
I recently transferred as a priest from a Continuing Anglican jurisdiction into the Reformed Episcopal Church.
To which many have asked, whats the difference between an Anglican and an Episcopalian? Not much, the terms are actually similar to the use of Presbyterian and Reformed. One related to the style of church government and the other to a historic brand of theology – but both often overlapping in meaning and members.
Are you Anglican or Episcopalian?Yes. Let me explain.
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