I’m a lapsed Catholic who just started going to an Episcopalian church. I wanted the ritual and community without the intolerance. Feels like a good fit so far.

April 10, 2026 - 21:54 UTC

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This is a great description of TEC! :)
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How'd you make the initial switch? I think you described my itch, but I'm pretty wobbly on my underlying faith beliefs. Lots of options for 'Catholic without All That' here in Richmond.
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In terms of making the switch, I just showed up one Sunday and they welcomed me and my family with open arms.
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Tbh, I’m an atheist in that I don’t believe in a literal God that created the world. I view God as a metaphor for the love humans have for each other. Like Christina said, my church explicitly welcomes everyone to take communion “wherever you are in your journey”.
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When I was in the Army I spent my time going to Episcopal services. I got the familiarity of ritual, without the stifling conformity.

(when I was in Iraq I went to Catholic mass, but it was a lot different to "Church Call" stateside).
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The chief thing to remember about all Anglicans is it's not so much about the beliefs fitting the official line but 'can you worship communally using the current local prayer book without lying or fighting?' as a Keeping The Peace measure.

(BCP 1979 is public domain, no one has to know you looked!)
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I went to St Paul’s downtown a few years ago for Easter and it was an incredibly beautiful service.
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I first encountered the Episcopal church through an interfaith Ash Wednesday service a long time ago. I liked that the structure and rhythm of the service were familiar to me. A woman priest gave me communion, and it felt like I was receiving it from my grandma. I've been with the church ever since.
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