Reformed Episcopal Church

Reformed Episcopal Church is a Christian denomination founded by George David Cummins in 1873, after he left the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America due to disagreements over Anglo-Catholicism and the role of Bishops in the church. The Reformed Episcopal Church is part of the Anglican realignment movement, which seeks to preserve traditional Anglicanism in the face of liberalizing trends in the Episcopal Church (United States). The church has historical ties to the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church, and has been influenced by the Oxford Movement and the Cambridge Platonists. The Reformed Episcopal Church is also a member of the Anglican Church in North America and the Global Anglican Future Conference.

● History

The Reformed Episcopal Church was founded in 1873 by George David Cummins, a former Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. Cummins was a key figure in the Reformed Episcopal Church movement, which sought to reform the Episcopal Church (United States) from within. However, after failing to achieve his goals, Cummins left the Episcopal Church (United States) and founded the Reformed Episcopal Church, with the support of Charles Hodge and Robert Dabney. The new church was influenced by the Puritans and the Scottish Reformation, and sought to promote a more evangelical and reformed approach to Anglicanism. The Reformed Episcopal Church has also been shaped by the First Great Awakening and the Second Great Awakening, and has historical ties to the Church of Scotland and the Presbyterian Church (USA).

● Doctrine

The Reformed Episcopal Church is a Trinitarian church that affirms the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. The church's doctrine is based on the Bible and the Thirty-Nine Articles, which are a set of Anglican statements of faith. The Reformed Episcopal Church also affirms the importance of justification by faith and the sola scriptura principle, which holds that the Bible is the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice. The church's doctrine has been influenced by the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Heidelberg Catechism, and has historical ties to the Synod of Dort and the Council of Trent. The Reformed Episcopal Church is also a member of the National Association of Evangelicals and the World Evangelical Alliance.

● Organization

The Reformed Episcopal Church is a episcopal church, with a system of government based on Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. The church is divided into Dioceses, each of which is led by a Bishop. The Reformed Episcopal Church also has a number of Parishes and Missions, which are overseen by Priests and Deacons. The church's organization has been influenced by the Book of Common Prayer and the Canons of the Church of England, and has historical ties to the Convocation of Canterbury and the Convocation of York. The Reformed Episcopal Church is also a member of the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans and the GAFCON movement.

● Worship

The Reformed Episcopal Church uses a traditional Liturgy that is based on the Book of Common Prayer. The church's worship services typically include Holy Communion, Baptism, and Preaching, as well as Hymns and Psalms. The Reformed Episcopal Church also places a strong emphasis on Evangelism and Missionary work, and has a number of Missions and Ministries around the world. The church's worship has been influenced by the Regius Professor of Divinity and the Lady Margaret's Professor of Divinity, and has historical ties to the Chapel Royal and the St. Paul's Cathedral. The Reformed Episcopal Church is also a member of the International Council of Christian Churches and the World Council of Churches.

● Relationship_with_other_churches

The Reformed Episcopal Church is a member of the Anglican Church in North America and the Global Anglican Future Conference, and has historical ties to the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church. The church is also in Full communion with a number of other Anglican churches, including the Anglican Province of America and the Anglican Catholic Church. The Reformed Episcopal Church has also been involved in Ecumenical dialogue with other Christian denominations, including the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. The church's relationships with other churches have been influenced by the Lambeth Conference and the Pan-Anglican Congress, and have historical ties to the Council of Nicaea and the Council of Constantinople. The Reformed Episcopal Church is also a member of the National Council of Churches and the World Communion of Reformed Churches.