Anglican Family
The call to discipleship is central to the Christian life, and no place more so than within the family. These articles explore topics like marriage, child safety, parenting, home celebrations, and nurturing children as a church family.
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Today in the Spirit: Proper 23A
The Gospel of Matthew sets up the narrative of our Lord’s final week in Jerusalem before the Last Supper as…Learning Obedience with St. Thérèse
For Thérèse, obedience did not mean abandoning what she understood to be God’s call.Do the Work of an Evangelist: An African Perspective (Jerusalem Declaration 9.2)
I am including here, as a supplement to this commentary, an interview with the Rev. Canon Dr. John Senyonyi, my…The Great Commission (Jerusalem Declaration 9.1)
Editor’s Note: This is the fifteenth in a series of articles by Dr. Stephen Noll, titled “The Jerusalem Declaration: A…Today in the Spirit: Proper 22A
The intensity level of the conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders of Jerusalem reaches its highest pitch in the…Lancelot Andrewes: Scholar, Preacher, and Saint
If you’re new to Anglicanism and researching its history, one name you will frequently encounter is Lancelot Andrewes, a formative…Rector Search: A New Offering for ACNA Churches
Churches in the ACNA now have a new tool at their disposal in the search for a rector. By partnering…Today in the Spirit: Proper 21A
With the assigned readings in Proper 21A, the church takes us forward in Matthew to Jesus’ teaching in the temple…Book Review: Sons of Adam, Daughters of Eve
In Sons of Adam, Daughters of Eve: C.S. Lewis’s Images of Gender, Herring opens this cask of Jack’s thought and…
The Liturgical Home
Resources for living the Christian Year at home
The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul
There are few days on the liturgical calendar that bring together two figures as different from one another as Peter…The Liturgical Home: Fig Tuesday
As we continue through Holy Week, we find ourselves in the last days of Jesus’ earthly life. After his triumphal…The Liturgical Home: How Epiphany Prepares Us for Lent
We’re still enjoying the glow of Christmastide when Epiphany comes, bright, radiant, and full of revelation. The season begins with…The Liturgical Home: Christmas Day
After the long weeks of Advent, of intentional waiting, fasting, prayer, and preparation, the great Feast of the Nativity is…The Liturgical Home: The Tradition of Christmas Markets
The Christmas market is more than a charming winter custom or a festive place to shop; it has deep Christian…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…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 “Three Days” that span from sundown on…
Marriage
Living a Christ-centered vision of marriage
Book Review: Sextinction
In her book, Sextinction: The Decline of Sex and the Future of Intimacy. Dr. Soh takes the reader on a journey through…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…“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…Defending Marriage at Oxford
The Ven. Dr. Peter Johnston, Ministry President of Anglican Compass, interviews Calvin Robinson, who has previously served in the Free…Valentine and the Christian Transformation of Marriage
Saint Valentine is a Roman martyr of the early church whose story illustrates the Christian transformation of marriage. Though he…Marriage and the Three-Way Light Bulb
I happen to like three-way light bulbs. They make it possible to have background light for casual conversations and bright…The Purposes of Marriage
Marriage is purpose-driven, that is to say, driven by God’s design from the beginning. In the marriage liturgy, after the…The Wedding, Anglican Style
At an Anglican wedding, almost everyone can leave happy. Here are a few areas by which our weddings differ (or…
Parenting
Raising Up children in the faith
Book Review: Capable
Sissy Goff and David Thomas, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience. Bethany…The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul
There are few days on the liturgical calendar that bring together two figures as different from one another as Peter…The Liturgical Home: Fig Tuesday
As we continue through Holy Week, we find ourselves in the last days of Jesus’ earthly life. After his triumphal…The Liturgical Home: Christmas Day
After the long weeks of Advent, of intentional waiting, fasting, prayer, and preparation, the great Feast of the Nativity is…The Liturgical Home: The Tradition of Christmas Markets
The Christmas market is more than a charming winter custom or a festive place to shop; it has deep Christian…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…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 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…
Youth & Children’s Ministry
Developing Christ-centered youth & children’s ministries
Cinnamon-Scented Discipleship: Curating Art in Children’s Ministry
Known, Loved, Not Alone At Restoration Anglican Church in Arlington, VA, this distillation of the Gospel—known, loved, not alone—permeates all…Aramaic for Kids: Teaching the Gospel from Hosanna to Lema Sabachthani
Kids love the Aramaic sayings of Jesus. At first, I was a bit nervous about teaching the topic. Though the…The Liturgical Home: The Nativity of John the Baptist
The Nativity of John the Baptist, celebrated on June 24th and also known as the Summer Christmas, Nativity of the…Don’t Sacrifice Your Anglican Youth Ministry on the Altar of Accessibility
When most of us think of “youth ministry,” there are usually several classic images that come to mind: goofy games,…Teach Youth Hard Stuff: Why You Should Strive for Deep and Difficult Content in Your Student Ministry
Kids aren’t stupid. Today’s teenagers face more pressure to learn well and succeed academically than ever before. AP and IB…Pastor, Let the Children Preach: Why You Should Let the Youth Group Invade Your Pulpit
For the last two years, I’ve been teaching Scripture, theology, and ethics at a small Christian high school that shares…3 Reasons Why College Students Should Consider Their Local Anglican Church
For the first two years of my life at college, I slept in late on Sundays. There was a hole…2 Reasons Why You Should Use Social Media if You’re in Student Ministry
I work with college students and so, like it or not, I have to deal with social media. Over the…
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