This site is dedicated to sharing the truth that classical Anglicanism is not just a way of being Christian but the way of living out the Christian faith that is most aligned with the teachings of Holy Scripture and the early Church. There is no shortage of websites on Anglicanism these days. The goal of this site is not just to be another blog, but to add something constructive to the conversation about Anglicanism’s past and its future.
Fr. Jonathan is a parish priest serving in the Episcopal Church. He claims no special revelation and no special expertise. Mostly, he just reads what the early Anglican Reformers and Divines said about what they were doing and tries to share it with the world. If Lancelot Andrewes and Richard Hooker were alive today, they would be blogging.
This site is dedicated to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If you are interested in contributing to this project, send an email to conciliaranglican[at]gmail[dot]com.
“The contributers here come from across the Anglican spectrum but share in common a commitment to Christian orthodoxy and a belief that the best way for Anglicanism to be truly biblical and truly catholic is to be truly conciliar.”
Sounds good to me! I’m including “The Conciliar Anglican” to my blog list.
Many thanks, Bryan! And might I say, your blog is always an enjoyable and enlightening read.
I cannot believe how good this blog is! If I had known of this sooner, I would never have started my own. Fantastic! Easily the best Anglican blog on the internet.
Wow, many thanks! If you’re interested in becoming a contributor, let me know. There are a few folks contributing behind the scenes, but no one writing yet except me, and I’d be happy to have more voices here than just my own.
Wow, Jonathan,I had no idea. You should share this blog with our Deanery and with the whole Diocese.
Hentzi
I’m not sure what the rest of the diocese would think of what I write here, but thanks for the vote of confidence!
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Just introduced to your BLOG site. I am pleased to find the information here to my liking and in agreement.
Peace and Blessings
Mike
I am a convert to anglicanism that wishes to know more about it. I am pursuing also, the road towards priesthood. I like mostly the Broad Church(via media between High and Low Churches). I would love to ahave more info on Broad Churches.
I’m so glad I “discovered” you. You grant me hope for the future of the ECUSA! May the Lord continue to bless you in all that you do for Him.
Thank you!
A great blog. Keep up the truly godly mission of promoting classical Anglicanism because it is, quite simply, the Catholic Faith (without Papist additions or Protestant subtractions). May the Lord bless your ministry for His glory and for the building up of the Anglican branch of His Holy Catholic Church.
Father Jonathan, a REALLY outstanding blog–well written, and, very clearly and logically explained–with evident deep love for our Savior and the historic faith of the Church catholic. I’m really curious as to why your full name and parish are carefully omitted from this blog? TEC repercussions? (very sad, but totally understandable…)
Fr. Jonathan, I’d like to add my voice to the thank-you’s for providing such a calm and understandable Anglican blog. In particular, I enjoy the videos you’ve made, and have used your “Why We Need Bishops” piece in catechesis. Keep up the good work!
Wow, that’s a great honor to have something I’ve done used in catechesis. Many thanks!
Anglican, Baptist, Catholic – isn’t the priority just to receive Christ into our hearts surely? And try to live the way He would want us to? No disrespect meant, but so many denominations have been man made, and are far from the teachings of our Lord.
Hi Ane (perhaps that is a typo?),
I appreciate what you’re saying. Christ is certainly the priority. Please don’t think that I put this site together to mock others or to say, “My little group is better than yours!” Rather, the whole reason to celebrate classical Anglicanism is because Christ is at its center. Denominational structures are man-made, but the truth is divine. In as much as Anglicanism teaches the truth, I believe it is what the world needs. But we can call it anything and I’d be happy with it. It’s not the label that matters.
Bless you. What a lovely answer. Thank you so much – do hope I did not offend.
No offense taken. Many blessings to you!
Won’t write again, but just to say you have restored my faith! I am very grateful – thank you so much for your kindness. God bless you.
Father Jonathan,
I write with the request that we might reprint the article ‘Ask an Anglican – Roman Fever’ in the next edition of our two parish newsletter the Emerald Echo (http://parishofstbride.webs.com/newsletter.htm) (which is mailed to our sister parishes across Canada) as it deals with a challenge we have faced from a different angle: we have been engulfed with the problems of the TAC together with Anglicanorum Coetibus, whereas the Episcopal church has been engulfed with similar challenges from another quarter, but with the same results of disaffection, unhappiness, destruction of community and desertion.
David+
Father, as long as citation is given, along with the website address, feel free to reprint. Many blessings to you.
Thanks for the posts and your answers to questions. It has been very helpful in my effort to better understand reformation and catholic theology. I have been greatly helped by reading Robert Cappon.
Where does Robert Cappon fit into Anglican theology?
“Love all lovely, Love divine.” – Thank you! What a delightful gift those words are today! I look forward to reading more of your thoughts on faith and faith practice as I make my own journey toward understanding and reconciliation!
Thank you Fr.
I was a Roman Catholic for over 30 yrs and have just in the past 7 years truly discovered Anglicanism. This is home and your videos and blogs have not only answered questions that I had the hardest time figuring out, but only solidifies in my mind ,heart, and soul that I have made the journey home. Christ’s peace to you Fr.
Matty
I appreciate your blog very much. I am a lapsed Anglican – I left in 1982 for all the usual reasons that hundreds of thousands of us left the old Church. At heart, I am still Anglican, though I have made my way through a Protestant group, a Quaker group, and now I am pastor of a small non-denominational congregation. Your tenor and approach are very much from the old way – not in-your-face or abrasive, but gentle and kind.
I have not returned to my Anglican roots because of the directions the Church has taken since it left me behind. But I so appreciate your take on things… it feels like being home again for a few moments when I read your posts or watch your videos.
Sincerely,
Brian Daniels
Thanks, Brian! I’m glad to hear that you find it meaningful.
Fr. Jonathan,
As a Wheaton College student, anglophile and Anglo-Catholic, your blog is a delight. Hits that happy place between Anglo-evangelicalism and Anglo-Catholicism. Way to go.
Also: it may please you to know that at Wheaton there’s a strong movement towards Anglicanism. Many students come in from evangelical free, Baptist, or non-denominational backgrounds, and, being the smart Wheaties that they are, quickly realize that high church generally has much more intellectual and artistic heft. There are even two classes on Mary this semester, which, at the flagship evangelical school at the country, is a good sign for ecumenism.
Thanks for your clear and consistent work. I enjoy reading what you have to say; it helps me dig even deeper into the historical roots of my faith.
Pax.