27th Presiding Bishop,
Michael B. Curry
Bishop Anne B. Jolly, Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio
Bishop Mark Hollingsworth, Retired Bishop of Diocese of Ohio
St. Stephens is part of the Episcopal Church, also called by its full name, the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. We are followers of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and we believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Episcopal Church has members in the United States, as well as in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Haiti, Honduras, Micronesia, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Venezuela, and the Virgin Islands.
We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person.
The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which traces its beginnings to the Protestant Reformation in England in the 16th century. Although the Church of England distinguished itself from the Roman Catholic Church, it also kept many of the traditions of the Roman church, including the recognition that its bishops continued in the line of succession from the bishops of the early church. The Anglican tradition prides itself in being a middle way, a via media, between Protestantism and the Roman Catholic Church.
Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions and is celebrated in many languages.
Both men and women, including those who are married, are eligible for ordination as deacons, priests and bishops.
We believe in amendment of life, the forgiveness of sin, and life everlasting.
Lay people exercise a vital role in the governance and ministry of our church.
Holy Communion may be received by all baptized Christians, not only members of the Episcopal Church.
We uphold the Bible and worship with the Book of Common Prayer.
We affirm that committed relationships are lifelong and monogamous. Episcopalians also recognize that there is grace after divorce and do not deny the sacraments to those who have been divorced.
We affirm that issues such as birth control are matters of personal informed conscience.
We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of opinion.
Learn more about the Episcopal Church at: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/
The Episcopal Church has members in the United States, as well as in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Haiti, Honduras, Micronesia, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Venezuela, and the Virgin Islands.
We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person.
The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which traces its beginnings to the Protestant Reformation in England in the 16th century. Although the Church of England distinguished itself from the Roman Catholic Church, it also kept many of the traditions of the Roman church, including the recognition that its bishops continued in the line of succession from the bishops of the early church. The Anglican tradition prides itself in being a middle way, a via media, between Protestantism and the Roman Catholic Church.
Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions and is celebrated in many languages.
Both men and women, including those who are married, are eligible for ordination as deacons, priests and bishops.
We believe in amendment of life, the forgiveness of sin, and life everlasting.
Lay people exercise a vital role in the governance and ministry of our church.
Holy Communion may be received by all baptized Christians, not only members of the Episcopal Church.
We uphold the Bible and worship with the Book of Common Prayer.
We affirm that committed relationships are lifelong and monogamous. Episcopalians also recognize that there is grace after divorce and do not deny the sacraments to those who have been divorced.
We affirm that issues such as birth control are matters of personal informed conscience.
We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of opinion.
Learn more about the Episcopal Church at: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/
Episcopal Diocese of Ohio
Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, Ohio
St. Stephens is a congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio, which was established in 1817 and is comprised of 25,737 members, worshipping in 104 parishes and five affiliated institutions in the northern 48 counties of the State of Ohio. Our Bishop is: The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr.
Find out more about the diocese at: http://www.dohio.org/
Find out more about the diocese at: http://www.dohio.org/
Bellwether Farm, the new camp, retreat, and education center of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio
Equipping Bellwether FarmBellwether Farm, the new camp, retreat, and education center of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio, will provide a place for discovery, leadership development, and experiential learning through sustainable farming, food production, and care of the environment.
The goal of Bellwether Farm is to equip children and adults to be informed, inspired, and empowered leaders for a sustainable future. This new center, situated on a 137-acre campus in Wakeman Ohio, is a model of green technology featuring passive buildings, renewable energy, and water reclamation systems. It will be a vehicle through which we can teach the wider community about fidelity to the environment, nutrition, physical and spiritual wellness, local food sourcing, food justice, and sustainable living.
As we move into the construction phase and begin to see our vision become a reality, we continue to raise funds for capital and programming needs. A catalog of giving opportunities has been created to enable donors to help fulfill capital needs and to assist with the purchasing of items for the farm and camp.
For more information regarding giving to support Bellwether Farm, please contact Laura Hnat, Chief Development Officer at 216-774-0463 or [email protected].
The goal of Bellwether Farm is to equip children and adults to be informed, inspired, and empowered leaders for a sustainable future. This new center, situated on a 137-acre campus in Wakeman Ohio, is a model of green technology featuring passive buildings, renewable energy, and water reclamation systems. It will be a vehicle through which we can teach the wider community about fidelity to the environment, nutrition, physical and spiritual wellness, local food sourcing, food justice, and sustainable living.
As we move into the construction phase and begin to see our vision become a reality, we continue to raise funds for capital and programming needs. A catalog of giving opportunities has been created to enable donors to help fulfill capital needs and to assist with the purchasing of items for the farm and camp.
For more information regarding giving to support Bellwether Farm, please contact Laura Hnat, Chief Development Officer at 216-774-0463 or [email protected].
Curry's sermon at installation of the 27th Presiding Bishop
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