CHRIST THE KING ANGLICAN
OUR CLERGY| From the Vicar |
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| Written by Fr. Greg |
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A Grateful Anglican My journey toward the historic church began in the nineteen-eighties, when I began to teach church history in a bible school in Denver Colorado. In nineteen ninety one I came across the Holy Communion liturgy of Hippolytus (215A.D.). That began my study of the ancient liturgies and the historic Catholic Church. Having been involved with Pentecostal/Charismatic churches for most of my spiritual life, I found myself hungering for a theology of worship and a biblical understanding of the sacraments.I compared the first five centuries of the Church to present day; much of the modern church had been infiltrated by pragmatism and relativism, where as the early church having fought through the various heresies of the first three centuries, was more God centered, focusing on the work of the Holy Trinity. I soon discovered The Book of Common Prayer and the wonderful liturgy of our forefathers. I then began searching for godly bishops, overseers who would not compromise the truth of scripture for cultural acceptance. In nineteen-ninety seven I was introduced to Bishop Dan Cox of the Reformed Episcopal Church and subsequently to Bishop Leonard Riches presiding Bishop of the REC. They both exhibited pastoral qualities and their love for the Lord and His church was evident. Since then I have met many wonderful clergy and laity in the REC that have been a great encouragement to me and our church. I am thankful to the Lord God Almighty who continues to guide me along the Via Media. The Lord be with you, Father Greg |