Tag: Bishop
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The Anglican Synod – What Is a Synod? Understanding How Our Church Is Structured
If you’ve ever looked at an Anglican or episcopal organizational chart and wondered how it all fits together, you’re not alone. Words like Synod, Vestry,…
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REC Western Deanery Clericus Recap in Carefree, Arizona
I’ve returned from the REC Western Deanery Clericus held February 3–5 in Carefree, Arizona. Clericus continues to be a valuable and necessary rhythm for our…
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The Paradox of the Traditional Leader – Good Pope John and Celestine V
Success and Failure in Traditional Catholic Leadership “Tradition! Tradition!” Tevye shouts in Fiddler on the Roof, invoking the religious and cultural code that keeps his…
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Parish Governance in the Reformed Episcopal Church
One of the great strengths of historic Anglicanism — and especially the Reformed Episcopal Church (REC) — is that our common life is not built…
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Is the Episcopacy a “Divine Right”? (Bishops)
In the Anglican tradition, we often speak about the Church in terms of denominations, yet I find myself increasingly skeptical of “denominationalism.” Although I belong…
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St. Andrew’s College Visits Saint Paul’s Los Altos
This past All Saints’ Sunday we were blessed with a gathering of clergy, musicians, and parishioners as Fr. Brian Foos, Canon Sean George, and Bishop…
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Historic Episcopacy and the Catholic Deposit of Faith
In the next section of his book (pp. 20–28), Cirlot turns to those who stop short of denying Apostolic Succession outright, yet contend that because…
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Apostolic Succession: Objections and Claims
“The doctrine of Apostolic Succession is sacerdotal, and sacerdotalism is completely discredited in Protestant circles today.”
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A Brief History of the American Anglican Church (Episcopal)
Understanding the history of the American Anglican and Episcopal Church tradition and its roots in the Anglican Church of England is essential to understanding the…
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The Year of Bishops
Our parish hosted four Episcopal Visits this year: 1. Bishop Sutton (REC/ACNA) In March 2024, our parish had the privilege of welcoming The Most Rev.…
