Tag Archives: Episcopacy

Anglican Shorts: Why We Need Bishops

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Anglican Shorts: What is an Anglican?

Check out the first in a new series of short videos on the basics of Anglicanism. These videos are made to be seen both by Anglicans and by those who want to know more about what classical Anglicanism is, so … Continue reading

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On The Eucharist: Why We Need a Presbyter at the Altar

The Rev. John Richardson, who blogs at The Ugley Vicar, recently wrote a post arguing, somewhat cautiously, for the Church of England to consider allowing lay people to preside at the Eucharist. Richardson is a very interesting blogger. His perspective … Continue reading

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A Checklist for Finding a Classically Anglican Parish

So you’ve studied, read, and prayed, and you’ve come to the conclusion that classical Anglicanism is the truth. So now you want to join a church that’s part of the classical Anglican tradition. How exactly do you do that? It … Continue reading

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Episode 2: Bible Readin’ Pope-Pourri

If after watching you want more info, here is a good place to start.

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Ask an Anglican: When the Church is no Longer the Church

Two questions today that are interrelated. Cadog writes: In a prior post, you offered assurances that staying in the Episcopal Church was right, even though there are some serious and disturbing decisions and trends in recent years. I can accept … Continue reading

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Ask an Anglican: Confessionalism Vs. Conciliarity

Confessionalism is one of the big things that divides Anglicanism from other Reformation traditions. Unlike Lutheran and Reformed churches, Anglicanism has no official confession of faith outside of the creeds. I’ve been wanting to write something about this for a … Continue reading

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Anglicanism Without the Communion

What would Anglicanism look like without the Anglican Communion? Is it even possible? I generally don’t spend a lot of time commenting here on current events in the Church. The purpose of this project is to talk about the essentials … Continue reading

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Ask an Anglican: Becoming an Anglican

Pete writes: Hello! First off, thank you for your blog! I love your articles and have learned a lot.  My question though, is kind of a random one.  First, context: I’m a 21 year old non-denominational Christian going to a … Continue reading

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Ask an Anglican: Can There Be a Church Without a Bishop?

Caleb writes: As a relatively new Anglican, I am still trying to navigate how our communion positions itself in relation to other communions. Among the “big three” (Rome, Orthodoxy, and Anglicanism), we’re peculiar in that, while we maintain an historic … Continue reading

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