Our Mission

At All Saints’ Episcopal Church of Glen Rock, we strive to be a community that proclaims by word and example the good news of God in Christ: by seeking and serving Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves, striving for justice and peace among all people, and respecting the dignity of every human being.

Our Beliefs

All Saints' Episcopal Church in Glen Rock, New Jersey is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. We are part of The Episcopal Church, a province of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

As Episcopalians and Anglicans, we believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection brought salvation to the world.

We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

Our beliefs and worship are drawn from the Holy Bible and the Book of Common Prayer 1979 (BCP) and are expressed through the church’s creeds and sacraments.

The Hebrew and Christian Scriptures of The Holy Bible are our foundation. The Bible tells the story of God’s saving work throughout history which we interpret for our own day through reason and tradition. Our reading of Scripture reveals to us the means of grace and the hope of glory granted us through Jesus Christ. Our worship is filled with Scripture from beginning to end.

Our worship comes from The Book of Common Prayer 1979 (BCP), a treasure chest of devotional and teaching resources for individuals and congregations. It is a primary source and symbol of our unity with Episcopalians and Anglicans around the world. We, who are many and diverse, come together in Christ through our worship and common prayer. Some 70% of the Book of Common Prayer comes directly from the Holy Bible.

In the two foundational statements of the Christian faith -- the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed -- we join followers of Christ throughout the ages in affirming our faith in the one God who created us, redeems us, and sanctifies us.

We practice the sacraments of Baptism and The Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion), as well as sacramental rites of Confirmation, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Ordination, and Unction (Annointing).

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The Episcopal Church traces its origins through the colonial era Church of England back to the communities of Jesus’ followers who sought to continue his ministry after his resurrection and ascension. Our church aspires to proclaim and exemplify God’s love for every human being as we seek to bring justice to those who are oppressed. People of all ages, races, ethnicities, nationalities, religious backgrounds, identities, and orientations are welcome in our church to worship and serve as laypeople, and as bishops, priests, and deacons. Our church is led by the Holy Spirit whose will for us, for our lives, and for our church and its ministries is discerned by servant bodies comprised of and elected by both lay people and clergy.

We believe that the church is Christ living and visible in the world. At every baptism, all who are present are asked to renew their own baptismal promises. One of the questions they are asked is "Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in the prayers?" We believe that we are called to continue practices that date back to Jesus’ time, including prayer and the celebration of The Lord's Supper (Holy Communion). Our baptismal promises also call us to respect the dignity of every human being, which means our work for justice, equity, and peace is rooted in our identity as Christians.

We are sinners in need of God’s grace and can deny no one a place among us. We have been entrusted with Christ’s mission to bring salvation and justice to the world. We glorify God for our creation and our calling to serve others. And we live in unfailing hope of the life of the world to come.