Things To Know About 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.

In the recent past, the religious group under discussion, just like many other mainstream denominations, has suffered a considerable decline in terms of membership, alongside internal wrangles over ordination of women, homosexuality, and suchlike social factors. These and other factors like abortions, have stirred controversy and disagreements amongst many clergy members and followers, whereby they disagree with the doctrines and position of the leadership.

As the name suggests, Episcopal denomination, as is the case with other Anglican members, is solely governed by its Episcopal Polity, guided by its very own canon legislations. The church has been divided into dioceses across its dominant places. Every diocese is manned by a bishop. The system of administration in this denomination, clearly, is much decentralized. Today, the head of this denomination is Michael Curry, the foremost African-American bishop to ever serve in that capacity.

It is also worth noting all the various principles and doctrines that the denomination strictly adheres to and have full belief in. First and foremost, commensurate to all other Christians, Episcopalians believe in Jesus Christ. They have belief that He was specially sent by God, died and later resurrected. He is the way to eternity, to all staunch believers.

The Bible is the Book that guides every Episcopalian not only in Cornelius NC City, but worldwide. The Book is regarded as very holy, and believers staunchly affirm that the Holy Spirit, sent by God, inspired the writers. Episcopalians also lend great credence to two significant sacraments, being Eucharist and also Baptism.

There are other sacraments that are also very significant to believers include confirmation, institution of marriage, unction, reconciliation of penitents, ordination among others. Believers also uphold special emphasis on Great Commandment, which is to love and serve God maximally possible, and also love others. Its stringent doctrines are what make it very popular denomination in Cornelius NC City, and beyond.




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