Ep. 45 - Who's In Charge Here? Church Governance In All Its Glory

Consider this episode your approachable and mostly-accurate introductory course on governance in the Episcopal Church. You might be asking… "Why do churches need structure? Isn't structure the thing that makes religion toxic?" Perhaps, but perhaps not. Professors Annie & Kate laugh their way through the "what" and "why" of each level of oversight in the church, from bishops and conventions to vestry and wardens. We discuss the important roles that laypeople (us!) play in parish governance, why Episcopalians love committees so much, and the ultimate source of authority in the Episcopal Church. Our hope is that this episode gets you pumped to attend your next Annual Parish Meeting! Can't get enough of the Average Episcopalian? Visit our website & shop for merch: theaverageepiscopalian.com Follow us on Instagram: @average.episcopalian Sign up for our monthly Substack newsletter: averageepiscopalian.substack.com More questions? Send us an email: [email protected]