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Episcopal Church

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Wille is rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in the North Side neighborhood of Ravenswood, known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets, vibrant arts scene and craft breweries.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Hundreds of people showed up for a midweek vigil at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, where some of the family worships, a few days after Guthrie disappeared.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

But in 2017 the Episcopal Church in Scotland went much further and voted for marriage equality for gay couples.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

The Episcopal Church has had a refugee resettlement program for more than four decades that's been in partnership with the United States government.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2025

She was a black woman from the South, a devout member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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