What We Believe

At Wicomico Parish Church, we believe that Jesus Christ is the author and perfecter of our faith. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He redeemed the world. Our shared confession of faith is most clearly expressed in the Nicene Creed —proclaimed during our Sunday Eucharist—and the Apostles’ Creed (The Creeds – The Episcopal Church), which forms the foundation of our baptismal vows.

Our life of prayer is centered on the Book of Common Prayer (PDF), a treasured guide that has evolved over centuries with the intention of uniting people from diverse theological backgrounds in the shared pursuit of Christ.

As Episcopalians, we shape our Christian conscience through the dynamic interplay of Scripture, Tradition, and Reason:

  • Scripture: We encourage thoughtful engagement with the Bible. Our worship regularly features readings from the Old and New Testaments, with the Psalms and the four Gospels holding a central place in our liturgy.

  • Tradition: We honor over 2,000 years of faithful witness to Jesus Christ, celebrating the rich diversity that has emerged as the Good News has taken root across cultures—reflected in language, music, architecture, and sacred art.

  • Reason: We believe the Holy Spirit empowers each person to integrate Scripture and Tradition into their own life, guided by prayerful reflection and discernment.

The values we strive to live out are beautifully captured in the five promises made at Baptism. With God’s help, we commit to:

  • Continuing in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers;

  • Persevering in resisting evil, and when we fall into sin, repenting and returning to the Lord;

  • Proclaiming by word and example the Good News of God in Christ;

  • Seeking and serving Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves;

  • Striving for justice and peace among all people, and respecting the dignity of every human being.

What Is the Anglican Communion?

The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion—a fellowship of Anglican and Episcopal churches across more than 165 countries. Today, the Communion includes over 85million members in 42 regional and national churches.

The Episcopal Church itself comprises 109 dioceses and mission areas in 22 nations and territories. At the spiritual center of the Communion is the Archbishop of Canterbury, who serves as “first among equals” in his relationship with bishops around the globe.