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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up in the Episcopal church, but my father is Catholic, so occasionally went to Mass, as well.

IIRC (and it's been a long time), the typical Episcopal service went:
Hymn/ Processional 
Scripture reading
Gospel reading
Hymn
Sermon
Collection/ Peace of the Lord (when you turn to those around you and greet them with a hug or handshake and say "peace be with you")
Nicene Creed (statement of beliefs, recited all together)
Lord's Prayer
Communion
Hymn

All very formal and ritual, lots of candles and robes and dignity, occasional incense, beautiful music, classically arranged. My dad's Catholic church had a drumset and speakers. None of that in mom's church.

Looking back, I especially appreciated the intellectual approach. Sermons were never "praise the lord" or a random collection of bible verses, but rather a historical, cultural, philosophical, and theological exploration of a certain bit of scripture or a set of ideas.

You ought to attend a more traditional Episcopal church before you decide if it's for you. "Informal" is the LAST word I would use to describe my experiences. [/quote]

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