Episcopal Church

noun

1. an autonomous branch of the Anglican Communion in Scotland and the US

Example Sentences

The African Methodist Episcopal Church, for example, is expected to vote at an upcoming national meeting on a measure which would allow AME pastors to conduct same-sex marriages.

From Seattle Times

September 1979 Episcopal Church General Convention approves resolution saying it is “not appropriate for this church to ordain a practicing homosexual or any person who is engaged in heterosexual relations outside of marriage.”

From Seattle Times

The African Methodist Episcopal Church estimates that one-fourth of its total staff are women, including 1,052 ordained ministers.

From Seattle Times

The Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, who made the First African Methodist Episcopal Church the most prestigious Black pulpit in Los Angeles, attracting presidents, governors and mayors to hear his dynamic sermons, has died.

From Los Angeles Times

The Episcopal Church also calls Easter vigil the “Great Vigil.”

From Seattle Times