Reflection for November 8

A Way of Being Church
The Episcopal Church has often been described as a “pragmatic” church. In contrast to confessional churches, in which membership is marked by subscribing in some way to certain doctrinal statements, or to evangelical or Pentecostal churches in which a particular religious experience is expected, Anglicanism offers a practice of common worship. Participation in worship according to The Book of Common Prayer historically has marked the boundaries of belonging in this church. [Opening the Prayer Book by Jeffrey Lee]