Compass and Globe. For Global Anglican Readership.

A Global Anglican Readership

Posted on January 2, 2025
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Though we were founded in the United States and our readership is still majority American, we have seen growth in readership and financial support worldwide.

Celebrating Foley Beach

Everywhere Forward: The Legacy of Archbishop Foley Beach

Posted on June 28, 2024
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“Forward. Always Forward. Everywhere Forward.” Archbishop Beach used these words at the beginning of his tenure as Archbishop, borrowed from the motto of Saint Vincent College. Now that he concludes his tenure, it is fitting to reflect on his remarkable journey, together with the breadth of his ministry at home and abroad. Guided by his…

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10 Reasons for Anglican Optimism

Posted on June 16, 2023
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When we observe the worldโ€”the sin and disbelief and conflict surrounding the church, together with the sin and disbelief and conflict within the churchโ€”it is easy to grow weary of the “changes and chances of this life” (BCP, 60). But take heart: our Lord Jesus Christ is on his throne, his Kingdom is at hand,…

GAFCON: A Rookie Anglican Guide

Posted on April 17, 2023
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GAFCON is back in the news, with 1300 Anglican leaders gathering in Kigali in April 2023. But what is GAFCON, and why does it matter? What Does GAFCON Stand For? GAFCON stands for GAFCON is Global: It brings together Bishops and other church leaders from all over the world, with especially strong representation from Africa,…

A Certain Trumpet from Canterbury

Posted on January 15, 2016
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The Primates of the Anglican Communion have given us a great gift in their Communique from Canterbury. Coming at the end of a long week of tense meetings, the document is a clear and certain trumpet; a strong message to entire Anglican Communion…even the whole Christian world. It reads as though it is the product of…