Reformed Episcopal Seminary

Reformed Episcopal Seminary The Reformed Episcopal Seminary's mission is to train Christ’s people to serve the church through Biblical, Anglican Worship, Example.

We are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and approved by commissions in both the REC and the ACNA. Seminary Mission, Vision and Values Statements

Mission
The charter of The Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church declares that the Seminary was formed “for the purpose of educating and training students for the ministry of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ especia

lly in connection with the Reformed Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church in North America in accordance with the Constitution, Canons, rules, regulations, principles, Doctrine, and worship of said Church.”

Vision
Our vision at Reformed Episcopal Seminary is to train Christ’s people to serve the flock of the Lord Jesus Christ through biblical, Anglican Worship, Example, and Discipleship as defined in the official standards of the Reformed Episcopal Church. Values
Students are immersed in Scripture, the historical and ancient traditions of the church, worship, and doctrine. Emphasis is placed on classical Anglicanism lived out in the world through worship, evangelism, and discipleship. Reformed Episcopal Seminary trains and equips men and women to serve the community, the church, and the world by reaching out and helping others.

A good article by an REC priest & RES alum. Thank you Fr. Bart. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BsxMVSdZH/
06/01/2026

A good article by an REC priest & RES alum. Thank you Fr. Bart. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BsxMVSdZH/

Barton J. Gingerich | CEO pastors who gloss over the Bible and doctrinal differences have proven to be a failed model for church life

05/19/2026

I've been asked several times in the past day or so the following question: "What is liturgics practicum? Is it the same as the Book of Common Prayer course?"

It's a good question. The answer is "No."

The practicum is a course in which we review how to perform the rites and offices of the prayer book. Of course, we'll discuss prayer book therory and history as we go along, but this course is about preparing one to lead the services --- not just morning prayer but the Holy Communion, baptism, marriage, etc. We'll run through the services learning where to stand, what to do, how to move about the Table.

We'll deal with some practical questions no on ever really talks about, such as

Where should I stand to do the communion? (There are three choices)
How does performing the 1662 differ from the 1928 and the 2019?
What should I wear and when? (Lots of choices)
How do I do a marriage?
What happens when I run of of bread or wine before eveyone has received?
How do I shorten a communion service for a sick person in bed?
How should I hear a private confession (in places where they do)?
What should I do on Good Friday and where do a find an order for blessing the Advent wreath? (Hint: not in the BCP)
In short, the course is about rubrics and tradiional practises and advice. It's about Dearmer and Massey Shepherd, the Royal Injunctions, and Ritual Notes.

Summer Intensive: June 1-6, 2026 (In-Person Only)The course will provide practical training in the administration of div...
05/19/2026

Summer Intensive: June 1-6, 2026 (In-Person Only)

The course will provide practical training in the administration of divine worship according to the Book of Common Prayer (with additional exposure to occasional services and rites that are not in the BCP, but which are in common use in parishes of the Reformed Episcopal Church).

TOPICS:
-Order for Holy Communion
-Morning and Evening Prayer
-Baptism
-Visitation of the Sick
Selected services from the REC Book of Occasional Services and the Ordinal will also be covered.

Contact [email protected] if you have any questions regarding lodging, schedule, and registration. We look forward to seeing you all there!

All are welcome to join us in celebrating the RES class of 2026 on Saturday, May 16th. The service will begin at 11:00 a...
05/04/2026

All are welcome to join us in celebrating the RES class of 2026 on Saturday, May 16th. The service will begin at 11:00 am with a lunch to follow. We look forward to seeing you there!

Check out David Virtue’s series our the recent Spring Symposium: The Future of Global Anglicanism. He joined us on April...
04/30/2026

Check out David Virtue’s series our the recent Spring Symposium: The Future of Global Anglicanism. He joined us on April 24th to hear six speakers seek to answer the pressing questions facing the Anglican Communion. You can find his excellent summary of the Symposium on his website, along with his two-part article on each of the six talks.

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By David W. Virtue, DDwww.virtueonline.orgApril 28, 2026Six Anglican theologians convened at the Reformed Episcopal Seminary in Oreland, PA to assess a Communion in deep crisis. The appointment of a woman Archbishop of Canterbury, the blessing of same-sex couples by the Church of England, ongoing GA...

Last Friday was our Spring Symposium featuring six speakers from across the global Anglican Communion, each seeking to s...
04/29/2026

Last Friday was our Spring Symposium featuring six speakers from across the global Anglican Communion, each seeking to speak to a topic which should be at the forefront of every Anglican Christian’s mind: what is the future of Global Anglicanism? The conference attracted Anglican’s from several dioceses and was an excellent time of fellowship and conversation.

Interested in hearing the talks? The entire event will be posted to YouTube in the next few weeks.

Bishop Null spoke this last year at Reformed Episcopal Seminary. It was very informative, but most impressive was his wi...
04/25/2026

Bishop Null spoke this last year at Reformed Episcopal Seminary. It was very informative, but most impressive was his willingness to engage with scholars and seminarians alike. A scholar, a bishop, and a godly Christian.
https://www.facebook.com/share/18HoP7aZeG/.

Pope Leo XIV and the Anglican Bishop of North Africa, Dr Ashley Null have something important in common, namely a great affection for, and sense of a bond with St Augustine. The Pope, because he belongs to the Augustinian Order; Dr Null, because his sphere of academic expertise is Reformation Anglican Theology, which owes much to St Augustine. His writings deeply impacted the development of the formularies of the independent English church under King Edward and Queen Elizabeth. (Both Thomas Cranmer and Dr Null were attracted by a characteristic North African Christian theological tradition that centres on the ideas of grace and gratitude).
So it was appropriate that the two should meet in Algeria where Augustine was born and where, at what once was called Hippo, he was himself the Bishop.
Algeria was the first stop on Pope Leo’s African trip and though much of the press coverage has centered on the Pope’s words about peace and tyrants, this was also an important moment for the Christian Church in this Muslim country. At the Basilica of our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Bishop Null had a place of honour in the sanctuary where he was presented to the Pope as the representative of non-Roman Christian Churches. Later he went to Hippo (modern day Annaba).
See more on this story at https://www.jmeca.org.uk/latest/news/pope-and-bishop-meet-land-augustine

Getting ready for our conference on the future of global Anglicanism. It’s going to be a great day.
04/24/2026

Getting ready for our conference on the future of global Anglicanism. It’s going to be a great day.

There’s still time to register for our Spring Symposium! Attendance is free and we encourage you to share the word and i...
04/21/2026

There’s still time to register for our Spring Symposium! Attendance is free and we encourage you to share the word and invite others to come as well.

We have six wonderful speakers this year who will seek to answer pressing questions about the future of Global Anglicanism. They will conclude by proposing what we should be doing in response to recent events affecting the Church world-wide. Any action must balance Jesus’ concerns for both unity (John 17:21) and truth (John 17:17). Which truths are essential? Is truth in danger of being sacrificed for the sake of unity?

Visit the link bellow to sign up today. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Page: https://pp.events/bVQ4QaV8

This week at RES.
04/15/2026

This week at RES.

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