Episcopalians subscribe to a way of thinking about liturgy:
"lex orandi, lex credendi." This Latin phrase means, in short, that we believe as we pray. Our prayer book therefore contains much theology in it.
Did you ever really listen to the words of the Eucharistic Prayer (any of them)? Have you heard a sermon on the baptismal covenant we repeat when first baptized, and thereafter, whenever others are baptized in worship? Do you know any collects (the prayers at the beginning of the eucharist that change every week)?
- What is the priest's role in eucharist and why can't priests say mass by themselves?
- Why do priests, deacons and bishops wear those weird clothes and stoles? Where does it say that these vestments are required?
- Where did Easter Vigil come from?
- When did the church first start blessing marriages?
- Can anybody be buried from the church?
- What does it mean to be ex-communicated, and why does the church do this?
- What do we believe about personal confession?
- Can a deacon perform a wedding? When can lay people perform baptisms?
- What does High Church and Low Church mean? When were candles banned from altars?
The Rev. Elise Johnstone will lead the discussion on liturgy and Episcopal belief at "Canterbury Pub," held at Azur restaurant's patio this Tuesday night at 6:30. Have an age-appropriate beverage, try to stump the priest!
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