Originally Posted by Analise
Like our Roman Catholic brethren, Episcopalians believe in transubstantiation. For Episcopalians, the Holy Eucharist IS the body and blood of Christ. It's not a memorial; it is Christ.
Lutherans and Episcopals both believe in True presence and both do no practice transubstantiaion. THis is one reason the ELCA Lutherans and Episcopal church are in full communion in worship. Strangely enough as a conservative Lutheran I feel more "at home" in the RC church than either of the ELCA or Epispocal churchs although I respect their decision to worship together.
