Share Your Anglican Journey
We all have stories, and at Anglican Compass, we love hearing yours. These stories testify to the wonderful work God is doing in each of our lives. Often, the Lord has worked through the rhythms and practices of the Anglican tradition.
Here at Anglican Compass, we have collected these stories, called Anglican Journeys, over the years and shared them with you, our readers. Hearing how others have journeyed into Anglicanism from other traditions, or how particular Anglican rhythms have catalyzed change in a personโs life, makes it even more tangible that weโre not alone in how the Anglican Way has shaped and reshaped our lives.
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Do You Have an Anglican Journey?
That being so, weโd love to ask: would you share your story with us? Weโd love for your journey to accompany someone who may be walking a similar path right now. Weโd particularly love to hear three types of stories:
- Did you come to the Christian faith (or rediscover the Christian faith) in an Anglican church or through the witness of a faithful Anglican? Such experiences could be as varied as growing up in an Anglican church, being persuaded by the works of C.S. Lewis, hearing the gospel from your grandmother (who happens to be an Anglican), or returning to God in an Anglican church after a period of spiritual wandering.
- Did you journey into Anglicanism from another Christian traditionโBaptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Charismatic, etc.? If so, what was your experience in your former tradition? What led you into Anglicanism? What do you still appreciate from your former tradition, and what does your walk in the Anglican way look like now?
- Have the rhythms and practices of Anglicanism catalyzed change, comfort, or healing during a particular moment in your life? Did the Daily Office reshape your prayer life? Did reciting the Creeds strengthen your faith? Did participating in the Eucharist draw you closer to God? Did the Burial Service give you comfort in a time of grief? Did the Baptism service give you new hope in a season of despair?
If your story follows these or similar patterns, weโd love to read it.
How to Write an Anglican Journey
Would you like to send us your Anglican Journey? If so, hereโs what weโre looking for.
How Did Your Story Begin?
If you had a season of disbelief or rebellion against God, what motivated you at the time? What did you think of God, and how did that perspective begin to change? Or, did you have some knowledge of God, but not the good news of Jesus? How did the Anglican church or individual Anglicans communicate the gospel to you?
If you came to Anglicanism from another denomination, what were your experiences there? What do you value most about the traditions that first shaped your walk with Christ? Where did you feel a disconnection? With this, try not to disparage that Christian tradition; show its value, even as you explain what led you to seek a church home elsewhere.
If your story happens primarily within an Anglican context, what were you feeling before the storyโs catalyst took place (grief, isolation, disenchantment, doubt, depression, etc.)? Without being overly graphic, help us feel what you were feeling at the time.
How Did You Encounter Anglicanism?
After you describe where youโre coming from, tell us about your encounter with Anglican churches, Anglican traditions, or faithful Anglican individuals. Did you encounter any gateway elements before visiting an Anglican church, such as the Book of Common Prayer, the works of C.S. Lewis, or an article on Anglican Compass? Did you visit any other denominations in your search? What was it like to attend an Anglican service for the first time?
If you were already an Anglican at the beginning of your story, tell us about the element of the tradition that became a catalyst for your faith. Was it saying the Daily Office, partaking in the Eucharist, reciting the Creeds, or participating in Confession? Why did you find this so affecting?
What Changed?
Now, itโs time to go deeper. Describe all the ways the Anglican tradition has affected your life. Explain its impact on your journey with Christ and your relationships with family, friends, and coworkers. Tell us a little bit about how you participate with your parishโyour church familyโand how that affects you on a weekly basis.
Looking Forward
Where are you now, and how do you see God leading you in the years ahead as you continue this journey? What do you appreciate most about your journey before Anglicanism, or that catalytic moment in your faith? What do you most appreciate about our tradition now?
Follow Our Style
We want your story to be your own. At the same time, we have a few guidelines that make Anglican Compass articles look and feel like Anglican Compass articles. Check out our Anglican Compass Style Guide for pointers on things like length, style, and format. When you’re done, contact us through the form on our Write For Us page.
Some Great Examples
Want to know what an Anglican Journey feels like? Here are some of our favorites:
Meeting or Returning to Jesus in the Anglican Church
- Encountering the Mystery of Anglicanism
- Full Circle and Across the Globe: An Anglican Journey
- Creativity Begins in the Sanctuary
Journeys from a Different Denomination
- From Baptist to Anglican: On Apostolic Succession and the Real Presence of Christ
- A Weary Evangelical Finds Rest in the Prayer Book
- Full Circle with Anglican Compass: The Editor’s Story
- From Episcopal to Anglican: The Beauty of Biblical Faithfulness
Testimonies of Anglican Spirituality
- Ancient Words in a Crisis of Faith
- Emotional Stability in the Daily Office
- A Sunday Service that Directs Me to Christ
- Mystic Hunger and an Anglican Feast
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