 |
|
|
Questions & Answers
General Q & A · We believe · Membership
When do I stand, kneel, sit?
The Book of Common Prayer provides guidance for standing, sitting and kneeling during the service. In general, we stand to praise, we sit to learn and we kneel to pray. Many times where options are given, a parish will adopt the posture that most members prefer. In St. John's Sunday service bulletins we indicate the points in the services when we usually stand or kneel.
What is a rector?
The rector is the clergyperson who serves a parish. Generally, the supervising officer of a religious institution. At St. John's Episcopal Church in Norman the rector is the Rev. Dwight Helt.
What is a curate ?
A curate is a clergyperson charged with the "care of souls." More commonly, a clergyperson who serves as an assistant in a parish under a pastor's direction. There is currently no curate at St. John's Episcopal Church.
Where can I find more information on the Episcopal Church?
There are several sources of information on the Episcopal Church, both electronic and other. Some places to start include:
- Call the church office (405) 321-3020.
- The Episcopal Church Web site
- The Online Book of Common Prayer
- The Diocese of Oklahoma
- The Anglican Communion
- And our Links page has more online resources
We welcome suggestions; please email the webmaster to suggest resources.