The Sacraments

"Sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 857).

Besides Baptism and the Eucharist (Holy Communion), the church recognizes other spiritual markers in our journey of faith.

These include:

Confirmation (the adult affirmation of our baptismal vows), pp. 413-419, Book of Common Prayer

Reconciliation of a Penitent (private confession), pp. 447-452, Book of Common Prayer

Matrimony (Christian marriage), pp. 422-438, Book of Common

Prayer Orders (ordination to deacon, priest, or bishop), pp. 510-555, Book of Common Prayer

Unction (anointing with oil those who are sick or dying) pp. 453-467, Book of Common Prayer

These help us to be a sacramental people, seeing God always at work around us.

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Crossville, TN 38572

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