What is the Presbyterian Church? The word “Presbyterian” derives from the Greek word for elder, “presbos,” and the related word “presbyter.” The Presbyterian Church reflects its unique structure among Protestant churches in its name, as lay leaders, called elders or… Continue Reading
Queer Grace is a continually growing collection of resources on what it means to be LGBTQIA+ and Christian. As we work to add new entries, we offer this list of resources. What is the Catholic stance on LGBTQIA+ people? Pope… Continue Reading
Who are Evangelicals? “Evangelicals” is not a term for a specific denomination, but is an umbrella term for any person of faith who subscribes to a certain set of beliefs. The National Association of Evangelicals represents nearly 40 denominations, including… Continue Reading
What is the Episcopal Church? The Episcopal Church is the American-branch of the Anglican Communion, a global network of churches joined together by common worship and historical unity with the Archbishop of Canterbury. Anglicans trace their theological and historical roots… Continue Reading
Who are Quakers or Friends? Quakers emerged from England in the 17th century as dissident Protestants who broke from the Church of England. The movement was led by George Fox, who had been raised in the Anglican Church but came… Continue Reading
What is Mormonism? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as “the Mormon church,” arose in the early 19th century, in the context of the American Second Great Awakening. Joseph Smith, a farm boy in upstate New… Continue Reading
Who are Mainline Protestants? About one in five American Christians identifies as a mainline Protestant. Despite the popularity of the phrase, the exact meaning of the term “mainline Protestant” can be unclear. There are many ways to define the term,… Continue Reading
What is the Lutheran church? The Lutheran church is named for the 16th century monk Martin Luther. Luther was a Catholic monk troubled by the corruption and greed he saw permeating the church. His concerns and objections were widely publicized. Luther… Continue Reading