What’s Anglicanism?
Anglicanism is an ancient yet deeply relevant expression of Christian faith—a way of following Jesus that is rooted, balanced, and designed to help ordinary people grow toward God in a community shaped by Scripture, prayer, and sacramental life.
Historically, the Anglican Church grew out of the English Reformation in the 16th century, when the Church of England sought to renew itself by returning to Scripture and the practices of the early Church while maintaining continuity with its ancient liturgy, sacraments, and pastoral structure. This blend of continuity and reform gave rise to a tradition both deeply rooted and refreshingly open—centered on the gospel, shaped by prayer, and committed to the unity of the whole Church. Over time, Anglicanism spread throughout the world, forming a global communion of churches across many cultures and languages.
At its heart, Anglicanism is a form of “mere Christianity”: the historic, apostolic faith shared by Christians across continents and centuries. We hold to the Holy Scriptures as the Word of God and affirm the ancient Creeds of the undivided Church, grounding our life together in what Christians have always believed everywhere.
But Anglicanism is not merely a history or a set of ideas—it is a path, a way of life. It forms us through rhythms of worship, the celebration of the sacraments, and the pattern of the Christian Year. Each Sunday we gather to hear the Scriptures, receive Christ’s presence in the Eucharist, and learn how to walk in the love of God.
Anglican spirituality is intentionally communal. We believe the Church is a family that transcends politics, culture, and background—people learning Christ together, practicing hospitality, discipleship, and shared responsibility for one another’s flourishing.
In all this, Anglicanism offers something rare today: a beautifully rooted, deeply Scriptural, and accessible way of growing in Christ—a concrete path toward spiritual formation, real community, and lasting hope.