New Class! Walk in Love: Episcopal Belief and Practice

Wakefield, MA: Emmanuel Episcopal Church announces an inquirers’ class for any interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church and its history, beliefs, and practices. Titled Walk in Love: Episcopal Belief and Practice, the course will utilize a book by the same name by authors Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe.

Sessions will be held on four successive Thursdays—February 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. It will be led by the Rev. Dr. Matthew P. Cadwell, Emmanuel Church’s rector. Anyone in the wider community interested in learning about the Episcopal Church and the Anglican faith tradition is welcome and invited to participate.

Dr. Cadwell remarked: “The Episcopal Church and the Anglican tradition are sometimes called a “Middle Way” between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, maintaining traditional liturgical practices and an emphasis on the sacraments, while also open to new insights and perspectives on scripture, human life, diversity, etc. We are often thought of as the church founded by King Henry VIII and embodied in old English cathedrals and royal weddings, as well as U.S. presidents like George Washington, Franklin Roosevelt, and George Bush, but we are much more than that. We are a dynamic faith tradition that values reason and strives to be inclusive of all people, even as we embrace the richest aspects of Christian tradition.”

The class is being offered as part of Emmanuel Episcopal Church’s 150th anniversary observances, culminating in a festive celebration on Sunday, April 19. Bishop Alan Gates will be present to mark the occasion and will offer Confirmation as well as receive any who wish to formally join the Episcopal Church.

Register for the course by contacting the church office at 781-245-1374 or click HERE to email. Books can be ordered through the church office or purchased through online retailers.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church is located at 5 Bryant Street, on the corner of Main and Bryant Streets, adjacent to the Veterans’ Memorial Common. The church welcomes families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and orientations. For more information, see emmanuelwakefield.org