Bewildered conversations like this took place in many Episcopal parishes last week.

The school was established by an Episcopal parish in 1980.

The church houses Lynchburg's oldest Episcopal parish, which was established in 1822.

It is the oldest Episcopal parish in New Jersey, dating from 1685, or nearly a century before the nation was born.

It is a matter of dispute," he said, "and three other Episcopal parishes may be older than ours.

Founded in 1698, it is the oldest Episcopal parish in the state.

He also supported the movement to admit women to the governing bodies of Episcopal parishes.

After all, it was the first time that the Episcopal parish, in its 300 years, was serving dinner within its sacred walls.

Prior to his election as bishop, he was rector of an Episcopal parish in Florida.

Leaders of this small Episcopal parish said they are fighting for no less than the survival of their 140-year-old landmark home.