The Episcopal Church recognizes two kinds of religious communities (Canon 30). Monastic orders require traditional vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Christian Communities require obedience to a rule and constitution. The House of Bishops recognized the Community of the Paraclete as a Christian Community in 1992. Several web sites related to religious life in the Episcopal Church are listed below.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH, USA For a list of religious orders and other Christian Communities, click on "Church Related Organizations" and scroll down to the list provided.
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. GREGORY A Christian Community recognized by the House of Bishops.
RIVENDELL COMMUNITY A Christian Community recognized by the House of Bishops.
TSSF. THIRD ORDER OF THE SOCIETY OF ST. FRANCIS. A Christian Community recognized by the House of Bishops.
WORLDWIDE ANGLICAN COMMUNION. Resources and links to information about the Anglican/Episcopal family of churches in over 160 countries.