Can Anglican priests get married? What about deacons? Bishops? As a married Anglican priest myself, I’m happy to report that the answer is “Yes“! As Article 32 of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion puts it: Of the Marriage of Priests Bishops, priests and deacons are not commanded by God’s law, either to vow the estate…
The Rev. Joshua Steele is a priest and web developer who was the first Managing Editor of Anglican Compass. You can learn more about him at joshuapsteele.com.
Advent: A Rookie Anglican Guide
(Note: Anglican Compass has published a book about Advent! Check out The Liturgical Home: Advent, by Ashley Wallace!) What is Advent? Advent is the first season of the Church year. It lasts for four weeks leading up to Christmas Day on December 25: (To learn more about what the Church year is and how it’s…
Don’t Miss The Christian Essentials Series from Lexham Press (A Review)
When it comes to learning the essentials of the Christian faith, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel (in fact, please don’t!). Christians have covered the basics in a process of instruction and learning called “catechesis” for centuries. And documents used for this purposed (called “catechisms”) have frequently focused on the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s…
What’s the Difference Between Simply Anglican and The Anglican Way?
In case you haven’t heard, we recently published Simply Anglican: An Ancient Faith for Today’s World by Winfield Bevins (#1 New Release in Anglican Christianity!). It’s an easy-to-read introduction to Anglicanism, prompting many of our readers to ask “What’s the difference between Simply Anglican and The Anglican Way: A Guidebook by Thomas McKenzie?” Similarities This…
Help Us Promote “Simply Anglican” by Winfield Bevins!
Our latest Anglican Compass book, Simply Anglican by Winfield Bevins, is out! We could use your help in spreading the word! If you’re interested in learning more about the Anglican tradition, Simply Anglican is the clear and charitable guide you’ve been waiting for. Winfield Bevins provides an accessible overview of Anglican history, theology, and worship….
Best Bible Study Resources: The Pastoral Epistles
One of the great things about the Daily Office Lectionary is that it takes you through the majority of the Bible every year. If you’d like to learn a bit more about the books of the Bible as you work your way through, we’re compiling these “Bible Study Resources” posts for every book of the…
Best Bible Study Resources: Ezra and Nehemiah
One of the great things about the Daily Office Lectionary is that it takes you through the majority of the Bible every year. If you’d like to learn a bit more about the books of the Bible as you work your way through, we’re compiling these “Best Bible Study Resources” posts for every book of…
Compassion (&) Conviction: The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement (Review)
If you’d like to know what Anglican Compass’s values of “clarity & charity” could look like in the public sphere, this book from The AND Campaign is a brief yet surprisingly broad and practical guide. Here at Anglican Compass, we’re all about “clarity & charity.” In biblical terms, we’re trying our best to “speak the…
The Future of Orthodox Anglicanism (Review)
With an admirable diversity of contributors, this book is a bracingly informative look at the challenges involved, even within “orthodox Anglicanism,” in defining what it means to be an Anglican Christian. What is Anglicanism? Good Question! In September 2018, Beeson Divinity School held its first annual Anglican Theology Conference, entitled “What is Anglicanism?” Speakers included:…
Ascension Day: A Collect Reflection
Ascension Day Almighty God, whose only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven: May our hearts and minds also there ascend, and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Some Collect Housekeeping Note that the ACNA collect is a bit…
