What We Believe

Episcopalians are Christians who believe in a loving and life-giving God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We are first and foremost disciples of Jesus Christ and we seek to follow and understand his way of life through scripture, worship, music sacraments, community and creation. As members of the Anglican Communion in the United States we are part of the third lagest group of Christians in the world.

We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.

We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation.

We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

The Episcopal Church

The Episcopal Church is composed of 110 dioceses, sort of like regions. We are part of the Diocese of Northern Michigan , which is largely comprised of the Upper Peninsula. Our Bishop is The Rt. Rev. Rayford Ray. Working with us is missioner Brad Pickens. The Episopal Church of the United States is headed by a presiding bishop, elected every nine years. The presiding bishop is The Most Rev. Michael Curry.

St. Alban’s

St Alban’s was established in 1910 in Manistique, bringing Episcopal worship to our small community. We come together for worship, for Bible study and discussions, for prayer, for celebrations like baptism and marriage andfor funerals when loved ones pass away. We don’t agree on everything! We don’t all vote the same way, we som!etimes don’t agree on social issues or the interpretation of scripture. We’re comfortable with questions and discussions and even disagreements. We do agree on the deep love of God.

Our clergy are Jane Spencer, deacon, Angus Wright and Hollis Wright (not related), priests. Decisions are made by the church as a whole, so that everyone has a say.