Episco…what? Angli…who? The Episcopal Church is a catholic church seeking the coming of God into the world through the teachings of Jesus.
Our worship is based on forms and models used for over 1900 years, our theology is developed by allowing reason to be in dialogue with faith.
Our core is a table where everyone is invited to the feast, not as a guest but as family.
Our motto is: “The Episcopal Church Welcomes - YOU”
What does this mean?
A fellow Anglican, Desmond Tutu, explains our welcome in these terms:
“Jesus did not say, ‘If I be lifted up I will draw some’.” Jesus said, ‘If I be lifted up I will draw all, all, all, all, all. Black, white, yellow, rich, poor, clever, not so clever, beautiful, not so beautiful. It’s one of the most radical things. All, all, all, all, all, all, all, all. All belong. Gay, lesbian, so-called straight. All, all are meant to be held in this incredible embrace that will not let us go. ALL!”
Who is all? You.
Who are we?
As the official presence of the Episcopal Church to the Cal community, Canterbury House offers a spiritual home through the programs listed on these pages to anyone seeking an authentic connection with God and the mystical presence of Jesus at work in the world. We explore relationship with God and creation through study, films, meals, laughter, prayer, and times of service. The Canterbury House is also a place of creative refuge. Please read our page about the house to learn more.
The Chaplain, Tom Poynor, is available for questions, spiritual seeking, coffee, meals, being outside and generally just being present as a fellow pilgrim through life.
