Have you ever found youself wishing for a spiritual home? One in which community matters, intellectual inquiry is honored, and diversity is valued? Do you seek a place where worship is meaningful and beautiful and does not require you to "check your mind" at the door? If so, the Episcopal Church may be something you want to know more about.

The Episcopal Church is a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion, the confederation of churches that descend from the missionary activity of the Church of England. ("Anglican" means "English.") Classical Anglicanism teaches an "All may, some should, none must" philosophy that centers our life as a church together in worship, community and outreach rather than rigid confessional statements or strict moral codes. The "Via Media," or "Middle Way," has been a hallmark of Anglican theology, spirituality and worship for centuries and holds that choosing the broad middle path between extremes is a deliberate choice to further God's purposes in the world. Scripture, Tradition and Reason are all valued in the Anglican tradition and are used as counter-balancing sources of authority.

Whether you are a Christian looking for a different church, an agnostic wanting to know more and discuss spiritual matters, a seeker looking for a place to "put down roots" or if you are none of the above, The Episcopal Church welcomes you where you are, and the Church of St Paul in the Desert invites you to a series of informal presentations and discussions on the Via Media of Classical Anglicanism.