Cost $35, includes lunch

The Episcopal Church is not a confessional church but a liturgical church. Our faith is best expressed in our liturgy. When people ask me to describe what Episcopalians believe, I say, "Come worship with us and you’ll see." The mystery of faith cannot be reduced to a formula; it must be experienced in the drama of The Holy Eucharist. Because the Eucharist is central to our identity as Episcopalians, it is crucial that we go deeper in our understanding.

This day will explore our liturgies with a particular focus on the Holy Eucharist and its variations during the Church year. There will be some attention to the history of the rite but the primary focus is on the theology embedded in the rites themselves. We say the "rule of prayer is the rule of belief," but what do we mean by that? How are the prayers expressing our beliefs? Participants will walk through the Eucharist as well as explore other expressions of it from alternative texts. The format will be presentation, discussion, and time for individual reflection. Participants are invited to bring a journal or notebook.

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