Eight Unique Gifts that Support Anglican Artists
Each December, we ask for gifts to our TRUE NORTH campaign. Help us point to Jesus through the riches of the Anglican tradition. This year, every gift up to $12,000 will be matched, for a total of $24,000! Our matching fund is put up by David Roseberry at Leaderworks, who both contributes to Anglican Compass and writes on Substack as “The Anglican.” Give $100, and we will receive $200. Would you prayerfully consider a year-end gift or a monthly commitment? Click here to give now.
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 thoughtfulness and build up our community of faith.
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Drinklings Mugs, Coffee, and Tea
Pick your favorite coffee companion from Drinklings Coffee Shop in Wilmore, Kentucky. Their collection of mugs features whimsical portraits by local artists and warming quotes from theological, philosophical, and literary favorites. Pair with one of Drinkling’s award-winning coffee selections or loose-leaf teas for a robust and well-roasted–er, rounded–gift. A portion of all sales supports World Vision projects.
Our Church Speaks Prints and Digital Downloads
Ben Lansing’s engaging drawings feature hundreds of saints and other figures from throughout Christian history. Spend some time exploring his inspiring work, and the voice of our Church family will be sure to speak to you. You can order a favorite as a framed or unframed print, poster, sticker, card, or magnet. For a gift that needs no wrapping, select images are also available to download in high-resolution digital form.
A Handmade Anglican Rosary
Did you know that there is an Anglican Rosary? These prayer beads serve as a tactile aid to guide personal devotion and meditation on Scripture. Creator Jenny Estes provides resources to learn more about the history and practice of the Anglican Rosary, including how it is distinct from the Catholic Rosary, here. To purchase one of her lovingly designed and handcrafted rosaries, order here.
Chapel Galleries Puzzles
Give the gift of fine art by Anglican deacon and painter Rosemarie Adcock and recreate it on your coffee table with bright and engaging puzzles. Check out two proven favorites with kids: The Arrival of Jonah at Ninevah, or The Nativity. Other items are available, including Christmas-specific gifts, cards, T-shirts, and prints. All sales support the ministry of Chapel Galleries.
The 2026 Liturgical Year Planner
This planner is perfect for anyone who wants to bring the traditions and seasons of the Church Year to life right at home. This planner is thoughtfully designed to integrate the church calendar into life’s daily rhythms. It includes monthly and weekly pages, seasonal reflections, recipes, and space for prayer and reflection. Give the gift of intentional living, grounded in the sacred rhythms of the Christian faith, with this lovely and practical tool. Designed by Anglican Compass’s own Ashley Tumlin Wallace, author of the Liturgical Home series.
Sing Unto the Lord: A Liturgical Hymnal
Do you have a musician on your gift list? Why not give them their own personal hymnal? This volume contains selections from the 1982 and 1940 hymnals, along with new compositions from the past forty years. The ACNA College of Bishops recently recommended it for use throughout the Province. For the singer, the standard version includes instructions for chanting service music, ranging from ancient Gregorian chants to contemporary simplified versions. Thinking about a guitarist or keyboardist? Spring for the two-volume, spiral-bound version with chords and keyboard notation. As a gift, this hymnal will bring a rich musical heritage right into your loved one’s home.
A Colorful Symbol of Hope and Healing
Another talented Anglican painter is Kate Norris of Dandelion Ministries. Check out her recent collection of paintings that highlight the beauty and tenacity of the dandelion. What some would see as a weed, she celebrates as a symbol of God’s healing grace in the midst of pain or grief. Kate and her husband, musician Sean Norris, are based in the Anglican Diocese of New England, where they host conferences, retreats, and workshops, offering up their creative disciplines in ministry to others. Give a gift of one of her paintings, or select more than one to make a beautiful coordinated series, and support the vital work of grief ministry.
Finally, ask around in your own parish and community!
You may discover a potter, painter, cook, musician, or artisan right in front of you who can provide a one-of-a-kind gift, lessons in their discipline, or custom-made works of art. You’ll be choosing something memorable while supporting local artists and strengthening your own community of faith.
Image: photo by tilialucida, courtesy of Canva. Digitally edited by Jacob Davis.
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