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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

The Scottish Episcopal Church said grounds for a risk assessment were fully considered and acknowledged the "deep wounds that exist within the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney".

From BBC Dec. 9, 2025

It was led by members of the Methodist Episcopal Church who built an enormous campground in Temescal Canyon for annual gatherings.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2025

It also says the Bishop of Jerusalem of the Arab Episcopal Church authorizes it.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

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