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The Core Beliefs of the Episcopal Church 

The three pillars of our faith are scripture, tradition, and reason equally. We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ.  

We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God's love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our churches. St. Anne's truly believes in our open, inclusive parish family. We truly welcome all who seek a faith community where acceptance and love is foundational.

The Episcopal Church is one of many national churches belonging to the Anglican Communion.  Along with our Anglican brethren, we can trace our heritage to the Church of England and recognize the Archbishop of Canterbury as our spiritual head.  Our historic relation to the Church of England, however, does not interfere with our self-government as an American Church.

Episcopalians endorse the Apostle's and Nicene Creeds of the Early Church as essential statements of faith.  The Book of Common Prayer provides our standard guide for Worship.

We are called Episcopalians because our church governance recognizes the diocese as the primary governing unit.  A diocese is presided over by a bishop, who derives their name from the Greek word "episcopos", meaning "a superintendent who rules and tends the flock of God".  

Our Diocese

St. Anne's is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland which is presided over by Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent.   The Diocesan Center and The Cathedral of the Incarnation, the seat of the Maryland Diocese, is located at 4 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218.

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