Part of the worldwide Anglican/Episcopalian Church. Is both Catholic and Reformed and has parishes in both the North and South of Ireland. Consists of 12 dioceses, over 450 parochial units and over 500 stipendiary clergy. It is a representative church, with each diocese electing those who will represent them at the General Synod, the 'Parliament' of the church. It has in its General Synod a House of Bishops which has 12 members and a House of Representatives which has 216 clergy and 432 laity. There are also Diocesan Synods where representatives of the parishes meet usually once a year. Decisions at local level are made by Select Vestries whose lay members are elected each Easter by the people of the parish.
McLean Bible Church is a multi-campus congregation that acts as one church in multiple locations around the Washington, DC metro area. Our goal is to build a “spiritual beltway” around the city by starting Community Campuses that are fully functioning expressions of McLean Bible Church. We believe these Community Campuses are the best way we can carry out our mission of impacting secular Washington with the message of Jesus Christ.
One of the most respected college preparatory private schools in the nation, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School offers a unique combination of world-class education and nurturing environment that enables children to thrive.
The range and breadth of our curriculum, partnered with outstanding athletics and arts programs offers children who come to Saint Stephen’s preparation for the world unlike any other. The world opens up to students and families at Saint Stephen’s for families from around the region including Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Palmetto, Ellenton, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Casey Key, and around the globe.