Overview of Reformed Episcopal
Worship Services:
Biblical, Christ-Centered, Sacramental, Liturgical

The liturgy of the Reformed Episcopal Church has remained consistent with the theology of the English Reformation. We continue to follow this historic pattern of worship principally because we believe it to be a most biblical and effective form of expressing our corporate praise to Almighty God.

The Book of Common Prayer used in the Reformed Episcopal Church is composed almost entirely of selections from Scripture that are woven together in such a way as to move the participants in a logical and orderly manner in their expression of Almighty God's worthiness.

Most importantly, God's revelation in the Bible remains central, giving us confidence that our worship is acceptable to God, for we speak to Him in the very words He has given us.

Through the faithful administration of the Eucharist, the hearts of the participants are strengthened. They are reminded of their union with Christ, their absolute reliance upon God, and their unique position of being the Children of God. By worshiping in this manner, the Reformed Episcopal Church maintains a connection with the Church of Jesus Christ through the Ages.

In becoming familiar with the Reformed Episcopal worship service, it helps to know that the congregation says the prayers and responses that appear in italics in the Prayer Book and bulletin and that, in general,

•   we stand to sing the hymns, read the Psalms, and hear the Gospel lesson,

•   we sit to hear the Word read or preached, and

•   we kneel to pray.

Although it is sometimes difficult at first to move between the bulletin, the hymn book, and the prayer book, most people become accustomed to the pattern of the service after a few weeks and find it a beautiful way to express the adoration that we owe our Lord.

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