Today
We have changed and grown a lot in the five and a half years of our Second Life ministry. Anglican worship services are held daily on Epiphany Island, both in the cathedral and in our smaller meditation chapel. A weekly bible study is held on Sunday mornings, with more courses and discussion groups in the planning stages. Prayer doesn’t just happen during these times, though. Many people visit our worship spaces at all hours (we are always open!), and we have an active ministry of prayer support and pastoral care to the residents of Second Life.
In addition to our formal worship spaces, there are many other areas to explore on Epiphany Island. Among our meditative spaces is a contemporary labyrinth, based on a design created for St. Paul’s Cathedral, London as part of the Millennium celebrations held in that city. More on the inspiration for this design may be found at http://www.labyrinth.org.uk.
Community life is a very important aspect of our ministry. The Epiphany Community Center is a great place to come and relax, and enjoy fellowship with fellow residents from around the world. The social areas on the ground and top floors feature games, videos, music and dancing under the stars. The middle floor features our New Resident Center, which has a lot of useful information for getting started in Second Life, as well as a place to relax, change clothes, and make other adjustments to your avatar in a safe, private environment.
We hope you will stop by and visit us sometime, either to join us in worship or just explore the island. We have prepared a Visitor’s Guide to the Cathedral and Epiphany Island to assist you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the members of our Leadership Team, either in-world or through the contact information given on the The Teams page.
How to Participate
Our worship spaces, services and events are open to all who wish to visit. If you are not yet a resident of Second Life, you may learn more about it and register for free at their website.
Location
The Anglican Cathedral on Epiphany Island http://slurl.com/secondlife/Epiphany/90/147/50
Epiphany Island Community Center http://slurl.com/secondlife/Epiphany/225/170/72
Epiphany Island Chapel http://slurl.com/secondlife/Epiphany/131/17/25
Resources
Helene Milena (Ailsa Wright in RL) has written a paper, ‘Anglicans of Second Life-some reflections on lived experience,’ giving an overview of what it has accomplished thus far and it’s potential to grow into the future
http://www.phil-wright.net/ailsa/AoSL_paper.pdf
September 30, 2012 at 7:19 pm
Love the new video
September 25, 2012 at 3:59 pm
You have been nominated for a Christian New Media Award 2012. Please email us with your direct contact details.
God bless,
Premier Web Team
September 15, 2012 at 10:17 pm
Freezing Sorbet is to be congratulated on the new Video tour of Epiphany Island. It is excellent!
March 9, 2012 at 6:13 am
[...] The Anglican Cathedral of Second Life [...]
May 12, 2011 at 11:31 am
We really need to update this video tour of Epiphany Island, as there have been many developments since this was made. Hopefully it could include a little bit from an actual service, preferably including sound or text.
Is there anyone with the necessary skills who would like to volunteer their services for this. It would be greatly appreciated.
October 28, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Ha! That will teach me! All I had to do to get the answer was read more!! As if being a Christian, I don’t already know that if you want the answers, all you have to do is read!!!
October 29, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Glad you found the answer you need, Elexxsis. Lots of services going on on our sim, Epiphany Island. You will be very welcome if you visit us.
Mark may read this (it would be nice if he saw the compliment) but he is no longer the priest-in-charge of this ministry. He’s busy developing lots more new exciting things online. The ministry continues to be run by a Leadership Team. Do feel free to contact us here or in world if we can help you further.
November 25, 2010 at 10:37 am
Thanks for answering,but I don’t play the game! Mark is one of my friends on FB and there must have been a link or something leading me to here somewhere, and that’s when I asked the question. Thank you for answering.
October 28, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Hi Mark,
Beautiful virtual church!
Wondering, do you also hold service there, or is this just to plant the seed or thought of church in game play?
April 22, 2010 at 4:41 pm
There is much to ponder …
Online church can help those
who are unable to get out of the house,
because faith is not in the buildings, in the people.
March 21, 2010 at 7:25 am
[...] So, now the seed has been planted and they have lots of “food for thought”. Plans are already underway to create a place of worship, inspired by the wonderful work of the Virtual Anglican Cathedral. [...]
November 3, 2009 at 11:01 am
[...] The Anglican Cathedral of Second Life: About [...]
June 25, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Oh no, Kate! If you want to try it again, you might want to use this link:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Epiphany/90/147/50
This will land you right at the cathedral. Once you get there, let us know and we will show you around!
June 25, 2009 at 3:56 pm
I joined SL quite a while ago and couldn’t find a way to get off the silly island that all the newbies ended up on!! Oh well.
February 5, 2009 at 7:23 am
[...] About the Cathedral [...]
June 26, 2008 at 8:04 am
[...] is an anglican cathedral in Second life – click here. Syd Ang had an article about it here. What do you think about [...]
December 30, 2007 at 12:48 am
The hawk is really cool!
July 7, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Monty Merlin has done a great job on the build of the cathedral! He’s a very talented chap indeed!
June 9, 2007 at 6:49 pm
Glorious!