We Believe: Who Has Spoken Through the Prophets
The Nicene Creed of 325 ended with only one phrase on the Holy Spirit: [We believe] โin the Holy Spirit.โ Due to the issue of Marcionism, the bishops at Constantinople…
We Believe: One Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins
The Nicene Creed teaches not only who God is but also what God has done for his people. After confessing that the church is โone, holy, catholic, and apostolic,โ we…
Hymn Guide: America the Beautiful
“America the Beautiful” is one of our popular patriotic hymns, sung often at civic celebrations and even before sporting events. But in the church, this hymn is a victim of…
Preaching and the Anglican
The discipline of hearing and applying the preached Word is part of the vital bread and butter of a healthy, full-blooded Christian life. If weโre honest, though, we probably allow…
We Believe: Who With the Father and the Son is Worshiped and Glorified
Wait. If the Nicene Creed has already established that the Holy Spirit is God, โthe Lord, the giver of life,โ why must we then confess that, โwith the Father and…
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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!…
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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…
Beyond Lent: Spiritual Disciplines for the Whole Year
For Anglicans and other liturgical Christians, Lent is the time we set aside each year to focus on the spiritual…
The General Confession, Humility, and Healing
The General Confession and the Assurance of Pardon (Absolution) provide us with biblical and true answers to both sides of…
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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…
Five Duties of a Rector
The following overview of the duties of the rector comes from my years of experience as a rector and my…
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“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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“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…
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