Welcome!
The Episcopal Church welcomes all, no exceptions! We believe that everyone has a full right to God’s all-encompassing love.
We welcome newcomers to the Episcopal church in all 136 congregations throughout the Diocese of New Jersey. We invite you to explore the information on this site and to reach out to us at any time. Please click here to find a church near you. (April 17 note: this page is under construction.)
Many congregations offer classes and workshops for newcomers; times and offerings may vary. Please contact individual parishes for specific offerings. Our Lifelong Christian Formation page offers many useful resources for all ages.
The Baptismal Covenant is the heart of the Episcopal Church’s tradition; click here for more on the Baptismal Covenant, as part of “What We Believe” on the Episcopal Church’s website. For background on the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion (the international body of which it is a part), see below.
Helpful Links
- What We Believe – from The Episcopal Church’s website
- As Episcopalians, we believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We believe that God loves you – no exceptions. The Episcopal Church embraces a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; people of all genders and sexual orientations serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy work together in leadership and governance.
- The Episcopal Church’s Way of Love
- Book of Common Prayer
- The Anglican Communion