The Episcopal Church
Historically
The Episcopal Church is a part of a worldwide community of churches known as the Anglican Communion which grew out of the Church of England. At the time of the Reformation, the Church of England adopted some of the reform ideas circulating on the Continent while at the same time maintaining the Apostolic Succession (the historic, unbroken line of bishops going back to the Apostles).
The Church of England spread with the British Empire as it grew into a global empire. Where the English explorers went, they brought the Anglican Church with them. The Anglican Church arrived in the American colonies with the first settlement in Jamestown. After the Revolution, the Protestant Episcopal Church was formed by many of the same Founding Fathers who had recently formed our new nation. Then, by sending Samuel Seabury, William White, and Samuel Provoost back to Scotland and England to be consecrated bishops, the Apostolic Succession was maintained, and in 1789, the Book of Common Prayer of the Protestant Episcopal Church was adopted.
Today
Today, we are in communion with the Church of England but do not come under its authority. Our many churches throughout the world spread the good news of Jesus Christ everyday.
The Diocese of the Rio Grande
Experience the Love of Christ at St. Johns Episcopal Church Church
At St. Johns Episcopal Church Church, we believe that the love of Christ is the foundation of our community. We strive to embody that love in all that we do, whether it is through our worship services, our outreach programs, or our interactions with one another. We welcome everyone, regardless of background or beliefs, and invite you to experience the transformative power of Christ's love at St. Johns Episcopal Church Church.
