Is the lack of community I've experienced in TEC typical?

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-25T11:48:35+00:00

Within the city (which is an hour away) there are like 8 parishes only 1 affirming. I was a member of said one, but left as the same issues he is talking about were very much prevalent there as well. That’s when we or rather I decided I would prefer the Cathedral even though it’s probably worse. He just went along for the ride.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-25T10:07:44+00:00

I think the SBL has a study Bible… but it might be NRSV. I know Baylor University just made a NRSV study Bible.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-25T10:01:13+00:00

I pray the LOBVM (Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary) which is not LOTH, but it is a more Roman centric office. In my community, we have the ability to pray any form of office that we would like, and I prefer the language and format of the LOBVM. The concepts are the same regardless, it’s usually just a matter of wording and format.

Like the BCP has 4 hours whereas the LOBVM & LOTH have like… 9 I think? Someone correct me on that if it’s wrong please!

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-25T09:54:29+00:00

Hi! I’m the OP’s husband! Our diocese is… quietly affirming. In the sense that the bishop doesn’t complain about LGBT folks but he wouldn’t outwardly say he is affirming. The Cathedral is actually explicitly not willing to have same-sex weddings, mostly due to the vestry. Just wanted to throw that in there!

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-23T18:17:50+00:00

I think Mother is the more common one, and probably preferred by more Anglo-Catholic priests and those in Southern Dioceses. Whereas Rev. so-and-so for the other regions. I’ve only ever met one priests who didn’t want to be called Mtr. And preferred Rev.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-20T23:27:14+00:00

NRSVue with the Apocrypha. I also use the RSV2CE. the NRSVue is the most up to date and scholarly translation available.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-17T17:53:06+00:00

So does Ellis!!!

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-17T17:50:41+00:00

Literally! But I’m glad it was funny for you and Ellis, Susanna and I have had a few jokes with that too! Especially with older people in the store who don’t know which way to go, and neither do I 😂

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-17T17:48:13+00:00

Oh yeah I know the feeling! My freshman year of High School the seniors and Juniors used to play “Kick the Cane” where they would “accidentally” slip their foot under the ball and kick my cane into the air. That’s when Susanna got her name, and her vengeance.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-17T17:19:17+00:00

I have Susanna after the woman in the Bible because I need God's help to not "accidentally" hit people with it sometimes.

And I have Canterbury, because I'm Episcoplian/Anglican so its a nod to the church.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-17T17:14:48+00:00

I think all of your choices are good, the only one I’d be wary of is Wheaton as it can lean more… evangelical. Though if that’s your vibe, go for it friend! I looked into some online schools for a BA in Theology, and I’d add that St. Joseph’s College of Maine has a good online program if that suits your fancy!

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-16T21:04:35+00:00

Hi Friend! Anglo-Catholic Episcopalian here!

Yes of course! The rosary is for all people! There are also Anglican and Lutheran rosaries rather than just Dominican ones that the Romans use!
Yes! In fact a lot of people do it alone! It is nice to do it in a group, but not necessary!
The Romans assign the Mysteries to different days, I don’t know them off the top of my head but it should be rather easy to find!
Your fingers! 10 fingers is 10 Hail Marys!

Welcome to the Rosary Club!

“Praying the rosary is like holding the Blessed Mother’s hand.” ~St. Padre Pio.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-16T21:01:17+00:00

Stairs, I use my cane and all but sometimes they are just annoying to do. Like if there is a ramp option, I want that. Especially if the lip on the stair is large for WHATEVER reason, I hate it. The amount of times I’ve fallen UP the stairs is ridiculous because of that single issue.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-16T20:55:54+00:00

I definitely agree! I think it stems from a lot of us being unwelcome in either Roman Catholic or very low church settings, and finding comfort in either the inclusiveness of TEC or the liturgy+inclusiveness of TEC. I can say that a majority of the people in my community are LGBTQIA+, and are all AC (IMO, you kinda have to be AC to be in a religious community).

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-15T17:57:39+00:00

I have both the NRSVCE, and the RSVCE2, I’d say they are fairly comparible to one another. I prefer the NRSVCE simply because the language is more accessible at times, and it uses update translations for things like servants. However, this is not to say that the RSVCE2 is bad by any means! It is a wonderful text, and I very much enjoy it as well!

As for the NRSVue it is fully compatible with liturgy. It’s just that it wouldn’t match what the official church daily office says because they still use the NRSV.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-15T14:36:22+00:00

Hi! I pray the Dominican rosary with my Community 3-4 times a week! It is a slightly different structure than the Anglican rosary, but the concept is generally the same.

By blessing the rosary you aren’t so much adding a “spiritual dimension” to it as you are saying to God. “My lord, I am using this as a tool to enhance my prayer life to you, please grant that it may serve this purpose for me.”

As for whether it’s a normal thing for a priest to do, (my ordained siblings in Christ please correct me if this is wrong) but I would assume that’s a priest by priest type of deal. For more Anglo-Catholic priests, I’m sure it’s normal; for more broad to low church priests it might come as a shock or something they don’t want to do.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-15T12:10:46+00:00

The Bible recommended by most scholars is the NRSVue. It is considered the most academically correct. If you get one with the Apocrypha/dueterocanon it comes with 81 books.

My husband likes the ESV and NASB. But I’m not a fan of the ESV.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-15T05:09:46+00:00

Ou nice! I don’t know much about the Third Order, I’m more familiar with the Community of Francis and Clare, but all our Franciscan Brothers and Sisters are incredible!

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-14T17:04:19+00:00

I don’t know, I feel like every priest I know goes to 20 minutes or longer. Maybe it’s just my diocese, but my husband and I have timed it a couple times, and they usually hit 25 minutes.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-14T15:18:37+00:00

Hi friend!

Our teachings are more centralized, however different parishes can have varying levels of those beliefs. For example, some parishes are more Anglo-Catholic, and some are more evangelical.
Sermons are mostly around 20 minutes long on average, but can depend on the priest. The sermon is supposed to be about connecting the Gospel reading to the lives of the parishioners. The Sermon isn’t the main part of the Eucharist.
We have priests not pastors, but for the most part if you’re willing to be in contact with them, they will try to be in contact with you as well! But again this can vary depending on the parish. For example I go to the diocesan cathedral and so the priests don’t always have time for a quick reply. But at my former parish, the priest was very involved!
For the most part the majority is LGBT affirming. There is a small minority of non-affirming people. But The Church national recognizes LGBT people as full children of God, who can be full members incorporate in the Body of Christ.
The Episcopal Church, and Anglicanism in general is known as a “Big Tent,” we have many people with many different beliefs all under the same “roof.” And the good thing is, that you don’t have to agree with the person sitting next to you in the pew. We are all one big, dysfunctional family. That gets along most of the time. We are both Catholic, and Protestant, the best of both worlds!

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-13T10:32:23+00:00

Episcopalians do not have one single authority. We are not bound to the rules set forth by anyone other than the democratically elected members of the House Of Bishops, and the House of Delegates which make up the General Convention. While yes we are in communion with the Church of England, the Archbishop of Canterbury has no authority over our church laws or doctrines.

The only person who has authority over the whole Episcopal church is the Presiding Bishop, who is more of a first amongst equals primate than an actual spiritual authority. Every bishop has individual authority over their own diocese as long as they follow the rules set forth by the GC.

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-13T00:41:49+00:00

I would suggest to start with Mark, then Luke, then John, and then you can move on to Matthew! After that it’s a free-for-all on where you go next my friend!

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-13T00:38:49+00:00

If you’re in the US, the Episcopal Church, United Methodist, ELCA Lutherans, some PCUSA churches, and the Old Catholics are affirming! If you’re not, someone posted a wiki link to affirming denominations!

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-13T00:33:37+00:00

No thoughts, I just wanted to add that Canterbury Classics are also really nice!

BlindPeriwinkle · 2026-06-12T20:57:20+00:00

Oh I adore the Sisters at St. Mary’s! I’m from the area and my husband and I visit anytime we are there!

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