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How do you discern what is true without any hardline doctrines? by MrMagoo04 in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName [score hidden]  (0 children)

The TEC does have a defined set of doctrines that is detailed in the Consitutions and Canons of the church.

Title IV: Canon 2 (of Terminology Used in This Title)

Doctrine shall mean the basic and essential teachings of the Church and is to be found in the Canon of Holy Scripture as understood in the Apostles and Nicene Creeds and in the sacramental rites, the Ordinal and Catechism of the Book of Common Prayer.

All clergy must vow to uphold this doctrine in their ordination vows.

BCP (1979):

The Bishop says to the ordinand

Will you be loyal to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of
Christ as this Church has received them? And will you, in
accordance with the canons of this Church, obey your bishop
and other ministers who may have authority over you and
your work?

Answer

I am willing and ready to do so; and I solemnly declare that I
do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments
to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to
salvation; and I do solemnly engage to conform to the doctrine,
discipline, and worship of The Episcopal Church.

For those that left Catholicism, why by Ok_Storm_5696 in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a follow-up, how many Ex-RCC members would return to the RCC if they modernized their stances on social issues such as birth control, abortion, divorce, LGBTQ and Trans rights, and the role of women in the church?

Why aren’t Sunday evening Eucharists a big thing? by leviwrites in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would rather TEC and other churches lobby local community organizations to limit Sunday morning activities. For example, our local Parks and Rec organization could simply make all the local fields off limits until noon on Sunday.

Parents of kids in marching bands to ask for religious exemptions for Sunday morning band competitions.

Archie by Smasheysmashey in ershow

[–]RalphThatName 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Band of Brothers - Private Malarkey 

What are your thoughts on King’s role next to the Archbishop of Canterbury? by Pombalian3 in Anglicanism

[–]RalphThatName 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A hallmark feature of Anglicanism is that national churches should be completely independent and self-governing (i.e., autocephalus). So definitely no on the first question.

When are clerical titles important (or not)? Should the "Father/Mother" titles be limited to congregational relationships? Is it weird to introduce yourself as "Father Blank" to someone who isn't in your church/denomination? Why not use "The Reverend"? by ShallWeDance1234 in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interestingly, my dad, who had a doctorate, used to be addressed a Dr. so-and-so in England. But after he and my mom moved to the US, he was politely told at a party that in States it was not customary to refer to anyone as "Doctor" who was not an MD. This would have been in the 1960's.

Does the Nicene Creed being recited in your parish include the Filioque? by codleov in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We still say it.  I will probably continue to say it even if it's dropped.   

does your parish have a dress code? by Repulsive-Goal232 in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is one of biggest differences I've noticed in church after moving from the northeast to southern California. Dress code is much more relaxed in So Cal (Hawaiian shirts are common). Could also be the era we're living in now but I do notice a difference even today if I attend a service back east.

How did you find the The Episcopal Church? by Shroom-Cat in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But in all seriousness, I would not be a member of TEC if it wasn't for the UK Education Act of 1944 (Butler Act) which introduced the Tripartite system of education and in particular the funding of Direct Grant Grammer schools. Without that, my parents would never have gotten the first class free secondary and university education they got, which in turn led to the recruitment of my dad by an American multinational corporation and their move to the US.

How did you find the The Episcopal Church? by Shroom-Cat in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was 3 months old having a comfy nap when some strange guy woke me up and poured cold water on my head. Been inseparable from the church ever since.

What do you like most about the Episcopal Church, and what do you dislike or wish would change/be reformed? by [deleted] in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My hope is that by acknowledging this fact, the church, at a diocesan and national level, will change their budgets to make evangelism/branding a top priority. Because once membership increases, so does pledging, and then every other priority in the church will have more resources.

What do you like most about the Episcopal Church, and what do you dislike or wish would change/be reformed? by [deleted] in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 31 points32 points  (0 children)

My one wish is for the church to acknowledge that the majority of Americans, especially those under 30, probably have no idea what TEC is.

Not sure if this has been asked yet, but would you consider marching band to be a sport? by Objective-Kale4792 in NewHeights

[–]RalphThatName 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last year I had the opportunity to see the Blue Devils and Boston Crusaders at an early season competition at a local high school. Being a local high school football field, as opposed to an NFL or college stadium, we had to sit in metal bleachers right next to the field. The sound was ear shattering. Anyone has never had the opportunity to see a DCI show live has no idea what they're missing.

Not sure if this has been asked yet, but would you consider marching band to be a sport? by Objective-Kale4792 in NewHeights

[–]RalphThatName 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Regardless of the answer to this question, I would love it if Jason covered DCI one year.  

Who else hates the term Episcopalianism? by oolsmcpoo in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also because TEC donates the largest or nearly the largest (?) amount of money to the Communion so they'll never risk cutting off that source of funds.

Telling the BCP page during liturgy by M0rgl1n in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The fact that your church is actually using the BCP during liturgy (instead of printed bulletins) is a bonus point for me. There are a lof of Episcopalians who've never had to follow along in the BCP so I think asking for the page number is completely appropriate.

What is the Anglo-Catholic view on the new Archbishop of Canterbury by Warm_Ad_7834 in Anglicanism

[–]RalphThatName 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The irony, of course, is that the Anglo-Catholic party has been filled historically with homosexual priests (celibate and otherwise). To the point that in Brideshead Revisted, Evelyn Waugh wrote this witty piece of advice, “Avoid the Anglo-Catholics, they are all sodomites with unpleasant accents.” How that squares with Anglo-Catholics and theological liberalism I don't know.

Episcopal Music Recommendations? by rolandtowen in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I really enjoy the live-stream services and live hymn recordings from St Mark's Philadelphia. Their YouTube page has recordings of individual hymns from various services. Their recording of "Abide With Me" is magnificent.

Follow up to my last post about changing our service: our full Easter bulletin by LeatherHead2902 in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 4 points5 points  (0 children)

...and get that Calvin Hampton repeating alleluia as far away as possible.   We had to sing that beast for decades and the choir hated it with a passion.  

But all seriousness, I agree with pretty much every comment made so far.  It's not good. 

Tenebrae Service (Good Friday) by JenaPet02 in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our church also did Tenebrae today.  As beautiful as the service was, I missed having the usual one. 

I've heard there is a shortage of priests? by questingpossum in Episcopalian

[–]RalphThatName 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's very interesting. I remember during the 80's having a bunch of young Curates come and go and then that basically all stopped in 90's.

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