https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 11:54:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/attending-episcopalian-church-for-the-1st-time#post-698112 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:57:07 +0000 deerylou 698112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sloaneandpuffy: Are you still a practicing Episcopalian? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/attending-episcopalian-church-for-the-1st-time#post-698109 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:53:13 +0000 mamimami 698109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no idea but pretty much everything is these days, right? Don't stress though. Whenever I'd go to Catholic mass I'd always know 90% of the words already from being Episcopalian! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/attending-episcopalian-church-for-the-1st-time#post-698104 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:48:15 +0000 deerylou 698104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sloaneandpuffy: I'm sure we will; I'm genuinely excited. Do you think the Book of Common Prayer is available online to skim? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/attending-episcopalian-church-for-the-1st-time#post-698103 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:46:51 +0000 mamimami 698103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@deerylou: :( hope you enjoy next weekend!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/attending-episcopalian-church-for-the-1st-time#post-698098 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:33:23 +0000 deerylou 698098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our neighbors across the way (college seniors that share a place) threw a party last night, so I had a horrible night of sleep, due to tons of noise. Unfortunately, I just couldn't muster up the strength to make the service this morning, so we're definitely going next weekend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/attending-episcopalian-church-for-the-1st-time#post-698064 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:05:21 +0000 mamimami 698064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>PS you can buy a Book of Common Prayer if you liked it and plan to go back. It has all the different liturgies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/attending-episcopalian-church-for-the-1st-time#post-698062 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:04:26 +0000 mamimami 698062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry I missed this yesterday! I grew up in the Episcopal church. I'm sure as a Catholic it was all extremely familiar! How did it go? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/attending-episcopalian-church-for-the-1st-time#post-697081 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 07:21:44 +0000 singingbee 697081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have two sisters that are Episcopalian. I'm catholic. I think you will be able to follow along. At our church we have pew cards tat help us know the responses. You might want to flip through the hymnal and see if they have an order of service in there. Also, if all else fails, sit in the back so you can watch what others do. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/attending-episcopalian-church-for-the-1st-time#post-697078 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 07:06:14 +0000 CarrieLouWho 697078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are Methodist, but I've always heard Episicopal is Catholic lite and Methodist is Episcopal lite... Not sure if there's any truth to that though!<br /> You will be more nervous and conscious of what you don't know than anyone else! I'm sure they will be friendly and excited to see new faces, my church has a welcoming committee to greet new members.<br /> Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/attending-episcopalian-church-for-the-1st-time#post-697005 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 23:34:39 +0000 deerylou 697005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I are going to be attending church tomorrow morning for the first time in a very long time. Both of us were raised Catholic, but lapsed in our faith, independently, and well before we began dating. We discovered that many of our personal beliefs and political leanings didn't align with our particular parish, so we lost touch, and have since considered ourselves non-practicing.</p> <p>I've long been looking to return to a church community. I've recently felt more spiritual, especially after becoming pregnant, and anticipating a new addition to our family and life together. After some research and feedback from friends, I feel that the Episcopalian church might be an excellent fit for us. </p> <p>That being said, I am rather nervous. We're pretty familiar with most of the motions of Catholic mass, but it's been a while, and we're both very out of practice. We'll be attending the family service, which includes a variety of music and readings. </p> <p>Can any Episcopalians, or those familiar with the faith, walk me through what to expect tomorrow? What should I look for in order to decide if this might be a good decision for our family? Any thoughts, feedback, or advice?</p> <p>Thanks! </p>