Why I Left the Episcopal Church?

I left the Episcopal Church because it no longer felt like a safe or welcoming place for me. As a queer person, I was constantly feeling like I had to hide my identity and be someone I wasn't. I also felt like the Church wasn't really doing anything to stand up for social justice issues that I cared about. When I left, it felt like a weight had been lifted off of my shoulders and I finally felt like I could be myself.

I left the Episcopal Church after being a member for over 20 years. I had many good friends in the Church and had been involved in many different aspects of its ministry. However, I left because I had grown tired of the Church's hypocrisy. I felt that the Church was more interested in maintaining its own power and prestige than in living out its ideals.

I do not regret leaving the Episcopal Church. In fact, I believe that it was the best decision for me, both spiritually and emotionally. I am now a member of a small, liberal Methodist church, and I feel much more at home there. I am able to be myself and to express my beliefs without fear of judgment. I am also able to be more active in social justice work, which is something that is very important to me.

Overall, I am much happier in my current church home than I ever was in the Episcopal Church. I believe that this is because my current church is more aligned with my values and beliefs. I am grateful to have found a community where I can truly be myself and where I feel that my voice matters.

For another approach, see: Can You Be a Member of Two Churches?

The Episcopal Church's music is some of the most beautiful and moving music I have ever heard. The melodies are haunting and the lyrics are beautiful and often very moving. The music of the Episcopal Church often tells a story or expresses a deep emotion, and it always seems to touch my soul. I am not a religious person, but the music of the Episcopal Church always makes me feel something special.