Ordination
In the Episcopal tradition, the ministers of the Church are:
- lay persons, by virtue of their baptismal vows, and
- bishops, priests, and deacons, who are ordained.
Bishops carry on the apostolic work of leading, supervising and uniting the Church. Priests share in the governance of the church, carry out the missionary and pastoral work, preach the Word of God and administer the holy Sacraments. Deacons assist the bishop and priests in all this work and have a special responsibility to minister in Christ’s name to the poor, the sick, the suffering and the marginalized. If you feel called to such ministry, contact us for more information.
