Anglican Compass

Anglicans have long held to governance by synod. How this does (and should) work is the subject of the latest commentary on the Jerusalem Declaration by Dr. Stephen Noll: anglicancompass.com/communion-gove…

Check out our review of Lady Eclecte by Lincoln H. Blumell: anglicancompass.com/book-review-la…

"While it is certainly true that Washington never saw himself as a pastor or a Christian evangelist, it is also not possible to consider him a deist in the model of Thomas Jefferson. Contrary to the deist idea of a God who creates but then abandons the field of history, Washington repeatedly referred to God as a Providential King who governs in the affairs of man. Washington was able to reject the King of England because he believed in the King of the Universe." anglicancompass.com/george-washing…

Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little: anglicancompass.com/today-in-the-s…

"Why are we so resistant to the Rite of Reconciliation? Why is it so uncommon to participate in something that offers restoration, belonging, and an experience of God’s love that I struggle to adequately describe in words? I suspect many of us have made Reconciliation seem more daunting than it truly is." anglicancompass.com/bless-me-for-i…

While not usually sung in church, "America the Beautiful" is a hymn often sung at civic celebrations. Peter Johnston's Hymn Guide walks us through the lyrics to show a deeply Christian song: anglicancompass.com/hymn-guide-ame…

The United States is preparing to celebrate its 250th year of independence today. What do you need to know about Independence Day as an Anglican? Check out our Rookie Anglican Guide: anglicancompass.com/independence-d…

For more than 400 years, the Anglican tradition has played a central role in the development of the United States of America. Peter Johnston's article discusses the importance of Christianity, especially Anglicanism, to the American Experiment. anglicancompass.com/anglican-ameri…

Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit (Proper 9A): anglicancompass.com/today-in-the-s…

"Along with Prayer Book worship, church governance by a threefold order of ministry “in historic succession” marks Anglicanism off in important ways from other historic churches. Likewise, an ordered communion of churches has posed a distinctive challenge to Anglicans in the past and to their global future." anglicancompass.com/equipped-by-th…

Today, June 29th, we celebrate the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul. While they were foundational to the church, they couldn't have been more different from each other. How do we celebrate their contributions to our faith? Check out our latest Liturgical Home from Ashley Tumlin Wallace: anglicancompass.com/the-liturgical…

Check out our review of Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls by Coleman M. Ford and Shawn J. Wilhite: anglicancompass.com/book-review-an…

J.I. Packer was a prominent 20th-century evangelical Anglican minister, theologian, and institution builder. Born in England and educated at Oxford in the 1940s and 1950s, Packer became an international figure through scores of pamphlets and books, especially his 1973 bestseller, Knowing God. Packer’s institutional engagement is less famous than his books but arguably even more influential. Multiple projects in which he took a leading role, including the English Standard Version of the Bible (ESV) and To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism, now shape the church of the 21st century. anglicancompass.com/j-i-packer-a-r…

Check out our review of What is Wrong with the World? by Timothy Keller: anglicancompass.com/book-review-wh…

Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little: anglicancompass.com/today-in-the-s…

The church celebrates The Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist on June 24th. Why do we celebrate the herald of Christ on this day? Check out our latest Rookie Anglican Guide from Justin Clemente: anglicancompass.com/the-nativity-o…

Curious about the Book of Common Prayer? Check out our Rookie Anglican Guide: anglicancompass.com/the-book-of-co…

The church remembers ​St. Alban​ on June 22nd for his sacrifice as the first martyr in the British Isles. Being a Christian among the Celtic people and the Roman occupiers was dangerous. Alban was a Roman citizen who hid a Christian priest and was arrested in his stead, leading to his execution for his newfound faith. anglicancompass.com/st-alban-proto…

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Our series on the ​Jerusalem Declaration​ from Dr. Stephen Noll continues with a look at the standard of our worship services: the Book of Common Prayer. The use of the Prayer Book in worship is one of the things which set Anglicans apart from other denominations. Noll looks at the creation, evolution and use of the Book(s) of Common Prayer: anglicancompass.com/the-standard-o…