Epiphany

Jan. 6, after the 12 Days of Christmas, commemorating the arrival of the Magi bearing gifts for the Christ child.


Epiphany Season

A season of four to nine weeks, from the Feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6 through the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The Gospel readings during this time emphasize the divinity of Jesus.


Episcopal Church Annual

Colloquially known as the Red Book, a reference book published annually by Church Publishing Incorporated containing current statistical, organizational, and contact information for The Episcopal Church.


Episcopal Church Center

The headquarters for The Episcopal Church, located in New York City, including the executive office of the presiding bishop. Referred to colloquially as "815" because of its address on Second Avenue.


Episcopal Church Center, The

Refers to the headquarters for The Episcopal Church, located in New York City, where the fiduciary responsibilities for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society are carried out, among other activities. This building includes the offices of the presiding bishop and General Convention.




Episcopal Church, The

The 1967 General Convention adopted "The Episcopal Church" as an approved alternate for the official name, which remains "The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America." The acronym "TEC" refers to this name of the church.


Episcopal Church, The

The T in “the” before Episcopal Church is capitalized. This is a trademarked name. The acronyms TEC or ECUSA should not be used in formal communications, nor should the colloquialism “815” in reference to the corporate headquarters of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society staff offices. The Episcopal Church, while headquartered and largely located in the...


Episcopal Divinity School (EDS)

Formerly located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, after the merger of Episcopal Theological School and Philadelphia Divinity School in 1974. No longer a residential or degree-granting seminary, EDS transitioned in 2023 to providing theological education, justice formation, and leadership development through partnerships and collaborative initiatives.


Episcopal / Episcopalian

Episcopal is the adjective; use Episcopalian only as a noun referring to a member of The Episcopal Church: She is an Episcopalian, and she is also an Episcopal priest.