Wednesday 27 July 2016

Notes On Episcopal Church Cornelius NC

By Donald Stevens


Episcopal denomination goes down the books of history as one of the denominations that have remained stable through times, since its foundation in 1789. Based in New York, the denomination however enjoys massive following across USA, Taiwan, Caribbean, Micronesia, South America as well as Central America. To be precise, in USA, there are several dioceses across various states like North Carolina. Episcopal Church Cornelius NC primarily is a constituent church of Anglican Communion.

According to a recent study, the denomination has slightly over two million baptized and loyal members worldwide, with majority of them being from United States. In fact, the denomination was ranked among the fifteen largest denominations of all time, in US. This clearly shows that the denomination has stood the test of time and enjoys huge masses of following in US, especially in states like North Carolina and others. There are myriad followers or Episcopalians across the cities in the state, especially Cornelius City.

Overall, believers of the said denomination are people of high economic statures, and also have remarkable political or social standing. In simpler terms, Episcopalians in Cornelius NC City and other parts are wealthier and more influential, compared to other religious affiliations. Studies reveal that many of the believers have scooped bachelor degrees, and others even post-bachelor certifications. This further proves how educated majority of followers are.

However, the denomination in question has also suffered its fair share of challenges. The most notable one of them all is the frequent internal conflicts and misunderstandings. These controversies are elicited by various social disagreements, top of the list being women ordination as well as place of gays in the denomination. These debates alongside other pressing ones like abortions, have always erupted mixed reactions amongst followers and their leadership. This has since resulted in a reduction in the membership.

Episcopal is constrained to its Polity, and fully has allegiance to its Canon doctrines and laws. It has very efficient administrative levels, whereby it has several dioceses headed by bishops, across US. The decentralized form of administration helps the denomination to be more easily manageable. Its Presiding overall bishop is African-American, Michael Curry and is the first ever black to enjoy such prestigious position.

The centermost teachings of the denomination revolve around the life and also resurrection of Jesus. The denomination instills various teachings. For example, Jesus is utterly human and Godly. Additionally, the denomination strongly believes that Christ provides eternal life to His believers. Followers also believe in the Holy Trinity, comprised of God the Father, the Son who is Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. They believe that the three are one God.

Episcopal Church followers, just like other Christians, adhere strictly to the Bible, which is widely known as the Holy Book. It is believed the Book was authored by certain persons that were inspired by Holy Spirit. The greatest sacraments in the denomination are Baptism and the Eucharist.

The denomination also believes in other sacramental rites such as confirmations, marriage, unction, ordination, etc. Followers also believe in heaven or hell after death, and also the return of Jesus. Followers additionally uphold the principle of loving God and also their neighbors maximally, deemed as Greatest Commandment.




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