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Mother of God: Anglicans and the Marian Dogmas
How do Anglicans view the Marian dogmas, and what differences exist between our view of dogma and Romeโs?
Book Review: Maiden, Mother and Queen by Roger Greenacre
Maiden, Mother, & Queen: Mary in the Anglican Tradition is an editorial compilation of works and homilies by the Rev. Canon Dr. Roger Greenacre (1931โ2011), a leading Anglican ecumenist and…
Book Review: Becoming God’s Family by Carmen Joy Imes
In Becoming Godโs Family: Why the Church Still Matters, Dr. Carmen Joy Imes invites readers to rediscover the beauty of life together as Godโs people.
True North 2025: An Appeal for Anglican Compass
Each December, we ask our readers to give to our TRUE NORTH campaign. Join us as we point to Jesus through the riches of the Anglican tradition.
Eight Unique Gifts that Support Anglican Artists
The gift-giving season of Christmas is right around the corner. Here are a few ideas to steer you away from big-box gadgets and toward creative choices that will convey your…
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Christ the King Sunday: A Rookie Anglican Guide
The final Sunday of the church year is the Feast of Christ the King. Pope Pius XI established the feast…Veni Creator Spiritus: The Ancient Ordination Hymn
The silence of the ordination service is heavy with expectation, especially when the ordinand lowers his body to the ground…What are Godparents? A Rookie Anglican Guide
For centuries, it has been the godparents’ primary role, second only to that of the parents themselves, to raise and…The Gloria Patri: A Rookie Anglican Guide
The Gloria Patri (Latin for โglory to the Fatherโ) is that small but mighty doxology in Anglican worship where we…Palm Sunday: A Rookie Anglican Guide
Palm Sunday is a day of palm fronds, outdoor processions, and loud praises to Christ. With these practices, we mimic…The Annunciation: A Rookie Anglican Guide
The Annunciation refers to the conception of Jesus by the Holy Spirit in the Virgin Mary and the announcement of…Transfiguration Sunday: A Rookie Anglican Guide
In the Calendar of the Book of Common Prayer (2019), the Transfiguration of Jesus is celebrated not once but twice!…The Presentation of Our Lord: The Message of Candlemas
Why does the Church return to Jesusโ infancy every February 2 for the Feast of the Presentation, also called Candlemas?…The Formularies: A Rookie Anglican Guide
The Anglican Formularies are the Thirty-Nine Articles, the Book of Common Prayer, and the Ordinal (the service for ordaining clergy)…
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A Garden Enclosed
Anglican Compass is proud to announce the republication of the 1907 spiritual classic A Garden Enclosed: Practical Studies in Religious…Icons Over Idols: Heroes in an Age of Disillusionment
There is an overwhelming lack of trust in leadership and institutions, including religious leaders, in our day. I’ve had young…Book Review: A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society (Commemorative Edition) by Eugene Peterson. Intervarsity Press, 2024…Book Review: A Little Theology of Exercise by David Mathis
David Mathis’s A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul is a concise book on the benefits…Shame in the Psalms
All day long my disgrace is before me, and shame has covered my face at the sound of the taunter…Psalms and Prayers after an Assassination
After an assassination, we really ought to pray. By definition, an assassination is a surprise, a shocking and unexpected murder…Taizรฉ: Brother Roger’s Vision of Christian Unity
Taizรฉ is the name of a small village in France, which is home to a monastic community of ecumenical Christian…We Believe: In the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life
As we commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed from the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, our focus…The Church Offers What the Culture Can’t
As a youth minister, summer camp is a regular part of my life. Every year, we load up the church…
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Icons Over Idols: Heroes in an Age of Disillusionment
There is an overwhelming lack of trust in leadership and institutions, including religious leaders, in our day. I’ve had young…Veni Creator Spiritus: The Ancient Ordination Hymn
The silence of the ordination service is heavy with expectation, especially when the ordinand lowers his body to the ground…Reformed Episcopal Seminary: Occupying the โCenterโ of Anglican Formation
Reformed Episcopal Seminary (RES) in Philadelphia is nearing its 140th year. Founded in 1887, the seminary’s task has long been…Book Review: Tim Keller on the Christian Life by Matt Smethurst
Matt Smethurst, Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2025. 240 pp…Homeward Bound: The Ministry of Visitation
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction,…Rise of the Anglican Megachurch: Observations from the ACNA’s Largest Churches
The vast majority of Anglican churches have fewer than 100 attendees on a Sunday. But there have always been a…Preaching and the Anglican
The discipline of hearing and applying the preached Word is part of the vital bread and butter of a healthy,…Summer Youth Camps in the ACNA
Itโs that time again. The weather is heating up, and the kids have abandoned their scholarly pursuits for a life…The Church Offers What the Culture Can’t
As a youth minister, summer camp is a regular part of my life. Every year, we load up the church…
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Book Review: Becoming God’s Family by Carmen Joy Imes
In Becoming Godโs Family: Why the Church Still Matters, Dr. Carmen Joy Imes invites readers to rediscover the beauty of…Book Review: The Biggest Story Advent by Kevin DeYoung & Don Clark
The Biggest Story Advent is a children’s board book that functions like an Advent calendar.The Liturgical Home 2025-2026 Calendar
One of the most helpful tools in my journey of liturgical living has been seeing the Church year laid out…For the Procreation of Children: The First Purpose of Marriage
The first purpose of marriage is the procreation of children. This is the teaching of the Bible and the Book…What are Godparents? A Rookie Anglican Guide
For centuries, it has been the godparents’ primary role, second only to that of the parents themselves, to raise and…“From the Beginning”: God’s Design for Marriage (10th Anniversary Edition)
The Story Behind the Statement The legal legitimation of same-sex marriage in June 2015 was an important crossroads in American…The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Barnabas
On June 11th, we celebrate the Feast of St. Barnabas, a true pioneer of the early Church. St. Barnabas may…Announcing The Liturgical Home: Ordinary Time
Anglican Compass is proud to announce the publication of Ashley Tumlin Wallace’s latest book, The Liturgical Home: Ordinary Time. In…The Liturgical Home: Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday begins the sacred journey of the Easter Triduum (pronounced tree-do-um), the โThree Daysโ that span from sundown on…
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True North 2025: An Appeal for Anglican Compass
Each December, we ask our readers to give to our TRUE NORTH campaign. Join us as we point to Jesus…Rosemarie Adcock: An Artist Finds Her Mission Field
The polar bear was too eye-catching. It drew attention away from the painting’s intended focal point. But Rosemarie Adcock, thanks…The Lindisfarne Gospels and the Anglican Ethos of Translation
The Lindisfarne Gospels are an illuminated Gospel book first created around 700 AD on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Now…Church Planting in National Parks
National parks provide a unique and strategic context for church planting. Though their gateway cities tend to have a small…Homeward Bound: The Ministry of Visitation
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction,…Rise of the Anglican Megachurch: Observations from the ACNA’s Largest Churches
The vast majority of Anglican churches have fewer than 100 attendees on a Sunday. But there have always been a…“From the Beginning”: God’s Design for Marriage (10th Anniversary Edition)
The Story Behind the Statement The legal legitimation of same-sex marriage in June 2015 was an important crossroads in American…A Wesley Anglican: Navigating Faithfulness and Schism Online
Father Dan Hixon isnโt new to online ministry and evangelism. He began by publicly exploring the big ideas surrounding questions…Hope for the Nations: New Wineskins Missions Network
For more than 50 years, New Wineskins Missions Network has been at the forefront of a global Anglican missions movement,…Ministry Spotlight: Online Apologist Jeremiah Short
Following his own path of convergence with this cohort of dedicated online apologists, Jeremiah Short, known widely as โThe Black…Prayers for the Global Anglican Communion of Churches
As Anglican churches prepare this World Mission Sunday, I would like to propose that our prayers include a petition for…True North 2024: An Appeal for Anglican Compass
Each December, we ask our readers to give to our TRUE NORTH campaign. Join us as we point to Jesus…Holy Sovereigns Day: The Feast of the Church in Hawaii
At the end of November, we will make a big-to-do at All Saints Honolulu. A large, light-strung canopy will be…A Communion of Sound Doctrine: Reflections on the Archbishop’s Investiture
I had the privilege of traveling to South Carolina for the investiture of our new archbishop, Steve Wood. In Charleston,…Politics, Perspective, and the People of God
The churchโs duty is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, his reign, and the coming of his Kingdom. Its…
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