The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation

Welcome to the wiki for the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in West Point, Mississippi — a warm, welcoming parish with roots stretching back to 1870. What began as a small mission of seven members has grown into a full parish community rooted in sacramental worship, Anglican tradition, and a genuine love for one another. Led by the Rev. Dr. Karl C. Schaffenburg, Incarnation invites everyone — longtime Episcopalians, curious newcomers, young families, and spiritual seekers — to come as they are and discover a place to belong.

Sunday mornings at Incarnation are the heartbeat of parish life. Worshipers gather for Holy Eucharist, shaped by the Book of Common Prayer and the rich liturgical rhythms of the Episcopal Church. Before the principal service, adults are welcome to join Sunday Morning Formation at 9:15 AM — a time for Bible study, conversation, and growing together in faith. Whether you are exploring Christianity for the first time or deepening a lifelong walk with God, there is a place for you here.

Formation and learning are woven throughout everything Incarnation does. The parish offers thoughtful Christian education resources — including a multi-unit series on Anglican identity and a study guide for the Acts of the Apostles — that help members understand what it means to be part of this ancient, living tradition. Special occasions like the annual Bishop's visitation connect the local congregation to the wider Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Mississippi.

This wiki gathers and connects everything published on the Incarnation website so that newcomers, visitors, and members alike can quickly find what they need — from service times and directions to formation resources and parish history. At Incarnation, we deeply believe that we grow and learn from each other in community, and we hope you will join us for fellowship, love, prayer, study, and outreach.