0000008948 00000 n The compiler is unknown and clippings are arranged in no apparent order. Shirley Friend. 0000002252 00000 n State Council of Churches, Deliberately ending the lives of defenseless and voiceless human beings is the antithesis of healthcare. 2022Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence. 0000240372 00000 n Vfnucnb,Bl=/-0uVoomA[Pqks.9HbyiT]%Cw m` [AbKh TZ Most Communion life however, is found in the relationships between Anglicans at all levels of church life and work around the globe. Bishop George Nelson Hunt Judith A. Davis and a history of womens ministry in the Episcopal denomination by 0000002968 00000 n This scrapbook contains clippings from the Rhode Island Churchman and local newspapers, correspondence and color reproductions of Dacca culture and points of interest. Rev. Gammell Fund and Bishop Hunt's Administrative Files, 1959-200134.5 box(es) (17.25 linear feet)The Bishop Hunts Administrative Files series consists of the administrative records of Bishop Series 12. 1959-2001, Series 3 Most clippings are undated, but range from the 1940s. Included is correspondence and forms which record the request for, consent for and verification of a marriage solemnized. Evangelism Commission of the Diocese, 1976-19901 box(es) (0.25 linear feet), Standing Committee of the Diocese, 1980-19974 box(es) (1.75 linear feet), Standing Committee on Human Affairs, 1986-19904 box(es) (1.75 linear feet). Scrapbooks Included are announcements of upcoming events and meetings within the diocese, flyers of community events of interest to churches and clergy, invitations to services of ordination to the priesthood, memoranda from the diocese, correspondence and information on financial issues specific to the clergy vocation. Scrapbooks, 1965-19942 box(es) (1 linear feet)The Scrapbook series consists of bound scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, cartoons and photographs (relating to missionary efforts in Mr. Raymond Batalon, 95, of Pawtucket, a deacon of the Diocese of Providence for over 30 years, died on June 24, 2022. Series 6. Arrangement: There is no particular arrangement for this series. Clergy Also included are eight (8) cassette tapes from two Open Hearing forums on human sexuality. The Anglican Communion comprises 38 self-governing member churches or provinces that shareseveral things in common including doctrine, ways of worshiping, mission, and the spiritual leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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1965-1994, Series 11 For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for, Note: preferences and languages are saved separately in https mode. He also insisted that the process for ordination in the diocese not discriminate against anyone on the basis of gender or sexual orientation. Standing Committee on Human Affairs (SCHA) chaired by the Bishop, St. Martins is a parish church of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. These administrative files of the These are the bishops who have served the Diocese of Rhode Island:[2], Diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States, Episcopal Church in the United States of America, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (Barrington, Rhode Island), Church of the Holy Cross (Middletown, RI), Zabriskie Memorial Church of St. John the Evangelist Church, Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Cumberland, Rhode Island), St. Mary's Episcopal Church, (East Providence, Rhode Island), List of Succession of Bishops for the Episcopal Church, USA, Register of the Records of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island at the University of Rhode Island, Official Web site of the Diocese of Rhode Island, Official Web site of the Episcopal Church, Journal of the Annual Convention, Diocese of Rhode Island, Provinces and dioceses of the Episcopal Church, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Episcopal_Diocese_of_Rhode_Island&oldid=1080978516, Dioceses of the Episcopal Church (United States), Religious organizations established in 1790, Anglican dioceses established in the 18th century, Province 1 of the Episcopal Church (United States), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 4 April 2022, at 15:48. Also included is a hand-written copy of a sermon delivered at the 1790 Episcopal General Convention, bulletins from memorial services for Episcopal clergy, as well as materials from the Bishop Hunt is perhaps best known for his long struggle to call the state's government to accountability, crusading fearlessly against corruption, organized crime, and gambling, and for his insistence that the process for ordination in the Diocese would not discriminate against anyone on the basis of gender or sexual orientation. xref Nathan Bourne Crocker Library closed its doors in the summer of 2004. Rhode Island Archival and Manuscript Collections Online. Humorous Cartoons - n.d. [1940s]
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%%EOF The school provided a program for the education and formation of deacons in the Episcopal Church. From 1955 to 1972, the diocese was led by John Seville Higgins, who started campus ministries and a number of other missions. The THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH The scrapbook clippings are arranged in chronological order. Services were held earlier in the month. Bishop Hunt's Administrative Files While its structure and theologies of authority, ministry and sacrament remain catholic, much of the Churchs theology in other areas of Christian life show the influence of the Reformation. An extension you use may be preventing Wikiwand articles from loading properly. startxref These Christian brothers and sisters share prayer, resources, support and knowledge across geographical and culturalboundaries. Rev. In the first part of the 20th century, the Episcopal Church in Rhode Island focused on urban ministry with a focus on social concerns, led by Bishop William N. McVickar. Most Rev. {{::lang.NameEnglish}} - {{::lang.NameNative}}, {{::mainImage.info.license.name || 'Unknown'}}, {{current.info.license.usageTerms || current.info.license.name || current.info.license.detected || 'Unknown'}}, Uploaded by: {{current.info.uploadUser}} on {{current.info.uploadDate | date:'mediumDate'}}. As with any family, the Anglican Communions members have a range of differing opinions. 0000002925 00000 n Cornwall, Box Oversize Box 81, Room 231, Oversize 1, F4, Folder 11, Former Bishop's Residence at 10 Brown Street - Sketch 1, Box Oversize Box 81, Room 231, Oversize 1, F4, Folder 12, Former Bishop's Residence at 10 Brown Street - Sketch 2, Box Oversize Box 81, Room 231, Oversize 1, F4, Folder 13, Former Bishop's Residence at 10 Brown Street - Sketch 3, Box Oversize Box 81, Room 231, Oversize 1, F4, Folder 14, Reproduction of Seal of Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. Providence, RI 02906, Sunday Church School (KidZone) | Resumes September 18, Meditation | Thursday 5:30PM Resumes after Labor Day, Tower and Roof Restoration Project Presentation 2019. The former Episcopal seat of the diocese, the Cathedral of St. John is at 271 North Main Street in the see city of Providence. 1947-1994, Series 4 0000029577 00000 n School for Ministries, 1983-19962 box(es) (1 linear feet)The Bishop George Nelson Hunt, 1947-19943.5 box(es) (1.75 linear feet)The Rt. Today, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin celebrates the 49th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood! We still consider ourselves as part of the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church as affirmed in the Nicene Creed, but we find our authority in scripture, tradition, and reason, rather than in the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. PROVIDENCE If history had taken a different turn in 1844, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence would have recently celebrated its 175th anniversary instead of the 150 years of existence that it is marking this year. This browser is not supported by Wikiwand :( Wikiwand requires a browser with modern capabilities in order to provide you with the best reading experience.Please download and use one of the following browsers: An extension you use may be preventing Wikiwand articles from loading properly. Of particular interest are early records collected in conjunction with the celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, records of ecumenical efforts such as the Abrahamic Accord, and files documenting Bishop Hunts trip to Romania and its orphanages. Included are the official seals of Bishops J. P. K. Henshaw and James DeWolf Perry, a letter to the Bishop of Episcopal General Convention and forms providing information on each individual parish church. "e)v-2uY{ I These administrative files of Bishops Hunt and Wolf Correspondence File, Aug 1990-Dec 20015.5 box(es) (2.75 linear feet)The Bishops Correspondence series consists of letters written by Bishop Aug 1990-Dec 2001, Series 2 Halsey DeW. It is one of seven New England dioceses that make up Province 1. Realia Episcopal missionary work is the focus of this scrapbook compiled by Mrs. The bishop is the Right Reverend W. Nicholas Knisely, the thirteenth office holder.
Series 5. The Episcopal Church is a member province of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which is the second largest single denomination of Christians in the world. This relationship is known as the three-legged-stool. Parish Administration Files series consists of files on the administration and activities of the churches which belonged to the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. Rhode Island Herstory Project. endstream endobj 48 0 obj <>>> endobj 49 0 obj >/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 50 0 obj <> endobj 51 0 obj [/Separation/PANTONE#20300#20U 52 0 R<>] endobj 52 0 obj [/ICCBased 62 0 R] endobj 53 0 obj [/Indexed 52 0 R 1 65 0 R] endobj 54 0 obj <> endobj 55 0 obj <> endobj 56 0 obj <>stream Also included are a citation for Bishop John S. Higgins from the Rhode Island Speaker of the House and a six piece pewter communion service set dating back to the late 1700s with one plate fashioned by Samuel Hamlin(1746-1801). Of particular interest are three works of art by Helen M. Gross; pencil sketches depicting the interior of the former Bishop's residence at 0000005499 00000 n Under Rhode Island's third bishop, Alexander Viets Griswold, the Episcopal Church in Rhode Island expanded from 200 communicants in four parishes to almost 2,000 in seventeen parishes. It was named in honor of You can help our automatic cover photo selection by reporting an unsuitable photo. Happy 49th anniversary to Bishop Tobin on the occasion of his ordination to the priesthood! The Episcopal Church has members in the United States, as well as in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Micronesia, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Venezuela, and the Virgin Islands. 1990-2000, Abortion; Diocesan Committee on Abortion Study, Abrahamic Accord; Culbertson, Philip-Paper, Abrahamic Accord; Presiding Bishop's Committee on Christian-Jewish Relations, Aging; Episcopal Society for Ministry on (ESMA), AIDS Dilemma; Bishop's Address and Responses, Bishop's Training Course for September 1986, Cathedral of St. John:Cathedral Corporation- Finance Committee, Cathedral of St. John:Cathedral Corporation- Minutes and Agendas, Cathedral of St. John: Design of New Altar Table, Center for Career Development and Ministry, Cipolla, Richard:Roman Catholic Ordination, Clergy License to Officiate in Diocese of Rhode Island, Continuing Education Committee for Clergy Development, Cursillo Pastoral Plan for Diocese of Rhode Island, Department for Children and Families, Office of Legal Counsel- Confidentiality, Divorce and Clergy Study by Alban Institute, Enterprise, Inc.- Human Needs Organization, Episcopal Life- (Formerly the Episcopalian). School for Ministries Open Haring on Sexuality - 5 Cassette Tapes, Church of the Epiphany- Washington, D.C. 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Curtis, Library Records: Materials Purchases and Donations and Notes on Library Holdings, Library Records: News Releases, Procedures, and Committee List, Memorial Services, Tributes and Church Celebration Bulletins, Notes on Edgar Allen Poe and Helen Whitman, Pamphlet File: Writings and Church Service Bulletins, Photograph of Bishop- Possibly Bishop Griswold, Photographs of Unidentified Woman and Child- Civil War Era, Providence 350th Anniversary: Library Display Materials, Rhode Island Herstory Project: History of Women in Diocese, Rhode Island Sunday School Union, St. John's Cathedral and Black History, St. John's Cathedral Anniversary and Dedication, Seabury, Bishop Samuel: Rhode Island Episcopal News Article, Seabury Collection: Inventory and Conservation Survey Sheets, Seabury, Samuel: History by Anne W. Rowthorn, Sermon Preached at Rhode Island Convention of 1970- Copied by, Spiritual Health of Episcopal Church: Publication, Stenning, Ronald: Civil Rights and the Episcopal Church in Rhode Island, Transfer of Materials to University of Rhode Island, Wolf, Very Reverend Geralyn: Rhode Island Episcopal News Article, Workshop on Parish Archives: Cassette Recordings, Ministries of Women: Celebrating Twenty Years, Bishop Henshaw framed letter to Bishop of New Hampshire (with wax seal), Higgins, John Seville: Rhode Island Office of the Speaker of the House- Citation, Pan-Anglican Synod at Lambeth Palace- Photograph (with key), St. John's Cathedral - Laying of the Cornerstone - framed document, Portrait of Bishop Samuel Seabury by J.D. Arrangement: Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject. Click to read Deacon Ray's obituary.
Courses, workshops and discussion groups were offered at various sites, dates and times for the convenience of the students. Realia, 1810-19904 box(es) (4 linear feet)The Realia series consists of artifacts of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. It also has Diocese of Europe providing churches and chaplaincies in most Western European Countries. Arrangement: The series is arranged chronologically. Included are materials from the training program in From that time, except for the reign of Mary, the Church of England has been established as a separate communion from Rome. 10 Brown Street.
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0 2K Belden was succeeded by George Hunt, who served as bishop from 1980 to 1994. Arrangement: Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject. Series 4. Arrangement: Files are arranged alphabetically by the town in which the parish is located, followed by the church name. Captioned photographs are arranged by Diocesan deanery and subsequently divided by parish. H\@}&uo` .qbR:1iz`nx>Xf9zpmL}K'pk)}zZ_^mMtO|%1nXUX==VY+o;U>XYs@~e~E.K yE1K%r\ {fLltz8=Nf^#1,. Would you like to suggest this photo as the cover photo for this article? 0000029146 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n Evangelism Commission files include minutes, presentations, budget information and new member workshop materials and questionnaires. Shirley M. Kozar. 0000001271 00000 n 0000001160 00000 n
A life long love of learning in the Christians adult life was emphasized. Series 8. 0000002725 00000 n HSM0Wq+w]jH(MAiM8IK`yd>IP@FLt( *9.[qO#X3xht!VP^eQb&k O7"M %{-gw^Ad^l~h#cf]0^hU{Vm(_)aqf3E*$a*p[5ySTy *v@]PZz3sk B"#18l9 Permanent Diaconate Program: Diocese of R.I. Plan for the Election of the Eleventh Bishop of Rhode Island, School for Deacons: Semester Descriptions, Minutes, Presentations, Budget Information and Correspondence, Candidates: Correspondence and Questionnaires, Charter Constitution and Standing Rules of Order, Committee Secretary: Job Description, Forms and Guidelines, Correspondence and Guidelines for Candidates, Minutes, Agenda, Correspondence, Annual Reports, Special Meetings, Ordination of Deacon: Recommendation Forms, Ordination of Priest: Recommendation Forms, Ordination Process Guidelines for Interviews, Ordination Process Guidelines for Priesthood and Diaconate, St. Andrew and St. Philip Church Addition and Renovations, Visionnaire Forms and Bishop's Evaluation, Background Materials Mailed to Commission, Clergy Letter on Church's Stance on Homosexuality, Commission Meeting: Correspondence, Memos and Reports for January Meeting, Commission Meeting: Correspondence, Memos and Reports for October Meeting, Commission Meeting: Memos, Papers and Agenda for January Meeting, Commission Meeting: Correspondence, Memos and Reports for May Meeting, Commission Meeting: Correspondence, Resolutions and Novelization for March Meeting, Episcopal Life: Bishop Hunt's June Article: Responses, General Conventional Background Materials and Correspondence, Homosexuality: General Background Materials and Correspondence, Human Affairs and Health Commission: Open Hearings, Human Affairs and Health Commission: May 1990 Meeting, Lutheran Church Study on Homosexuality and Novelization, Open Hearing on Sexuality- Cassette Tapes. Series 3. Sally Whitehead and its cover was designed by
Included is a written introduction to the history of womens ordination by 0000004510 00000 n Cathedral Corporation and of charitable foundations such as the Provincial Synod and the
School for Deacons was an educational enterprise of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island under the general oversight of the Bishop. Deacons fulfill a ministry of communication between and service to the church and the world in addition to performing liturgical ministries at churches as assigned by the Bishop. The scrapbook was compiled by Commission on Ministry files. Most congregations make a point of openly welcoming gay and lesbian members. Priest Retirement Fund - Parish Resources, https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/news/statement-of-bishop-thomas-j-tobin-on-the-us-supreme-court-ruling-on-roe-v-wade, Providing Academic Excellence with Christian Values, http://www.catholicschools.org/school-directory, the Diocesan Response to the Abuse Crisis, On Catholic Faith Network, NY: Diocese of Providence is helping mothers and babies in need, Thursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time. We uphold the Bible and worship withThe Book of Common Prayer. The Book of Common Prayer provides us with structure for our common worship in the Eucharist and in the daily office of common prayer. Episcopalians are Christians faithful to the historic Catholic and Apostolic faith as defined by the Ecumenical Councils of the Early Church. %PDF-1.5 % Cover photo is available under {{::mainImage.info.license.name || 'Unknown'}} license. 0000000796 00000 n Evangelism Commission of the Diocese, the Standing Committee of the Diocese. Helen M. Gross, a local Rhode Island artist, is well-known for her drawings of historic buildings in South County. This series also includes works of art such as a portrait of Bishop Samuel Seabury(1790-1796) by J. D. Cornwall, the reproduction of the seal of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, and two portraits of the Archbishop of Canterbury (England)dating from the mid-19th century. Dacca , East Pakistan - 1965-1967 Standing Committee files include minutes, agenda, correspondence, ministry candidate files, ordination forms, real estate information and Commission on Ministry files. You will need to temporarily disable your Ad-blocker to view this page.
0000006135 00000 n Committees/Commissions Hunt led a crusade for accountability by the state government on the issues of corruption, organized crime and gambling.
Included are materials from the training program in THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION The first deaconess was ordained in 1890, and from 1910 to 1914 the number of women serving in this position and ordained by Bishop James D. Perry had grown from one to seven. Arrangement: House of Bishops. In the listing of the committees, each folder title begins with a prefix to designate its respective sub-series. School for Ministries.
Nathan Bourne Crocker Library , 1872-20033 box(es) (1.5 linear feet)The Chapel of St. Johns Cathedral was converted into a diocesan library in 1972. The Church takes its name from the Episcopal Church of Scotland. The The majority in the House of Representatives voted last Friday to pass the most unjust and extreme abortion on demand bill our nation has ever seen. Cathedral Library Committee. Mr. Raymond Batalon, a deacon of the Diocese of Providence, U.S. Bishops Pro-Life Chairman on Passage of House Bill Imposing Abortion on Demand Nationwide. The Episcopal Church defines itself principally as a community that worships together as we worship so we believe in contrast to other church communities, which tend to define themselves by shared statements of belief. Please pray for Deacon Ray and his family. George Nelson Hunt served the Diocese as its 11th Bishop from 1980 to 1994. Arrangement: The scrapbook contents are arranged in chronological order. (See the series: School for Ministries.)
Arrangement: The records are arranged alphabetically by the student's last name. 1990-1995, Series 10 Also of interest are notes and printed material related to the involvement of the Episcopal Church in American Black history and two cassette tapes from the Parish Archives Workshop put on by the Most Rev. Our manner of life centers on worship and faithfulness in prayer as we seek individually, and as a community, to live out the five areas of our baptismal covenant: fidelity to the teaching of the apostles and in the breaking of the bread, repentance as an essential element of life, proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, service to Christ in loving all persons as oneself, striving for justice and peace respecting the dignity of every human being. Also included at the beginning of the series are files of forms listing parish delegates to the The Committees/Commissions series is divided into three separate sub-series. Howe. Each province of the Anglican Communion is autonomous with the Archbishop of Canterbury serving as its spiritual head. All three are held in dynamic tension with one another, no one being more important than the other two. Included are records of diocesan committees such as the 0000003081 00000 n The origins of the Episcopal Church lie in the period following the Revolutionary War when the previous Church of England in the 13 Colonies became the Episcopal Church of the United States. Louis E. Gelineau, D.D., J.C.L., S.T.L. Series 7. endstream endobj 57 0 obj <>stream These records appear to have been maintained in the Bishops Office.
Series 1. Clergy, 1934-200345 box(es) (22.5 linear feet)The Clergy series consists of personal and personnel records of priests and bishops, deacons, aspirants, candidates, and postulants. School for Deacons consist of academic and personal records of students who participated in this program of practical training for ministry. 1959-1999, Series 5
1934-2003, Series 13 Episcopal Society for Ministry on Aging, Inc. Funding Agencies at the Episcopal Church Center, Gammell Fund: Statement, Deposits, Checks and Receipts, General Convention: Presiding Bishop's Address, Homeless Ecumenical Leadership Program (HELP), Housing Task Force of the Diocese of Rhode Island, Human Affairs, Standing Commission on: Budget, Human Affairs, Standing Commission on: Expenses, Human Affairs, Standing Commission on: Sexuality, Hunt, Bishop: Press Coverage and Photographs, Jewish-Christian Relations, Presiding Bishop's Committee on, Lutheran/Anglican Celebrations, Guidelines for, Marriage/Divorce/Remarriage, Clergy Task Force on, Ministry with Person with Disabilities Committee, Mission Statement and Objective for Diocese of Rhode Island (Draft), National Conference of Christians and Jews, New Bishop's Training Conference for 1986, New England Consultation of Church Leaders, Province I Bishop's Gathering: Enders Island, Province I: Synod Minutes, Budgets, Reports, Correspondence and Memos, Province I: Synod Minutes, Budgets, Memos, Reports, Correspondence and Symposium Information, Provincial Presidents and Vice Presidents Meeting, Rhode Island Diocese: 200th Anniversary-Correspondence, Press and Planning Materials, Rhode Island State Council of Churches: Comity, Rhode Island State Council of Churches: Creches, Rhode Island State Council of Churches: Criminal Justice Committee, Rhode Island State Council of Churches: Division on Ministry in Higher Education, Rhode Island State Council of Churches: Urban Division, Shafer, Byron: Perspectives on Biblical Interpretations, Society of St. Francis: Financial Statements, Stewardship Program Assistant: Applicants, "Umbrella Group"- Task Force on Education for Ministry and Mission, Westminster Place: Housing for the Elderly, Bishop Hunt: Ordination and Consecration Service, Bishop's File of Parish Visits and Confirmations, Bishop Shaw: Ordination and Consecration Service, Commission on Ministry: Aspirants for Ordained Ministry, Commission on Ministry: Aspirants Pre- 1981, Commission on Ministry: Canonical Examinations, Commission on Ministry: Catechist Applications Pre- 1981, Commission on Ministry: Deacon Examination Process, Commission on Ministry: Deacon Examinations, Commission on Ministry: Deacon Information, Commission on Ministry: Education Materials, Commission on Ministry: Emergency Supplemental Examinations for Priesthood, Commission on Ministry: Examinations for Priesthood, Commission on Ministry: General Ordination Examinations, Commission on Ministry: General Standing Policies, Commission on Ministry: Greek Requirement, Commission on Ministry: Internship Program, Commission on Ministry: Letter to Clergy on Vocational Discernment, Commission on Ministry: Policies and Procedures, Commission on Ministry: Policy on Canonical Exams, Commission on Ministry: Pre-Seminary Studies, Commission on Ministry: Procedure for Ordination to Diaconate, Commission on Ministry: Procedures for Ordination to Priesthood, Commission on Ministry: Psychological Testing, Commission on Ministry: Special Examinations for Roman Catholic Priests, Election of Eleventh Bishop: Search Committee. Batch Mail Use of taxpayer dollars for abortions, legalized assisted suicide fail to advance. 0000018201 00000 n 1872-2003, Series 9 (See also Series VIII: Nathan Bourne Crocker Library.) Some files also include materials from the students work at the diocesan In 1996, Geralyn Wolf was consecrated, becoming one of the few women serving as a diocesan bishop. Nathan Bourne Crocker, the distinguished rector of St. Johns from 1803-1865. Series 2. Remarriage Judgements Consequently, Episcopalians are able to encompass and welcome considerable diversity, being held together by the willingness to worship and pray together. Please click the "Downloads" icon in the Safari toolbar, open the first download in the list. Committees/Commissions, 1965-19977 box(es) (3.5 linear feet)The Committees and Commissions series consists of the records of three committees/ commissions operating within the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. Hence the Episcopal Church along with its sister churches of the Anglican Communion are known as or churches of the middle way, having incorporated reformed theologies into a catholic structure and practice. The series consists of library records and committee files, records of library holdings and policies, furnishings, finances and personnel. 47 25 There are a few parishes with a sizable percentage of African-American parishioners, and some congregations that have become the spiritual homes for people who have fled the civil war in Liberia. It has subsequently been closed.