Anglicanism in America can trace its ecclesial lineage to the Church of England, but from the Revolution onward it has operated as a wholly separate entity. Learn about how Anglicanism changed after the War for Independence and how that is reflected in the five American Prayer Books in our latest Rookie Anglican Guide from Ben Jefferies:
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We celebrate the Feast of St. Barnabas on June 11th. Who was St. Barnabas? What did he do that we remember him to this day? Check out our Liturgical Home from Ashley Tumlin Wallace:
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Having rejoiced in the Gospel, received God’s Word written in Scripture, and upheld the rule of faith in creeds and confession, our commentary from Dr. Stephen Noll on the Jerusalem Declaration now turns to clause 5: discipleship.
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One of the most commonly seen expressions of faith in movies or television is the sign of the cross. More than just a superstitious act to be done before a football game or after surviving a car wreck, the sign of the cross is a bodily confession of the faith. Find out more in our Rookie Anglican Guide:
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This June we're launching the Rookie Anglican Fund, a monthly giving drive to support our Rookie Anglican content and warmly welcome the next generation into the Anglican tradition. Help us keep our resources free:
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In the Book of Common Prayer, the Psalter follows a 30-day cycle, assigning Psalms for both morning and evening each day. Want to know more about the monthly Psalter? Check out our Rookie Anglican Guide from Isaac Rehberg:
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We're now in the Ordinary Time according to the liturgical calendar. What does that mean? Our Rookie Anglican Guide has everything you need to know:
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Happy Trinity Sunday! You're likely to hear the hymn "Holy Holy Holy" today as it both reminds us of the doctrine of the trinity and celebrates the holiness of our triune god. Our Hymn Guide from Peter Johnston brings a close read to this classic:
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Still working on your Trinity Sunday sermon? Let us help! Our 10 Ways to Preach series from David Roseberry is a great resource:
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50 days after Easter we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit with the Feast of Pentecost. Not sure what any of that means? Then you need our Rookie Anglican Guide:
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"The procession begins, and the quiet room fills with melody and reverent awe. Incense marches upward, illuminating the senses. I glance over at my children—wide-eyed—and we’ve only just begun. There is an attentiveness to the environment of worship: the flickering candles, images of Christ lining the parish walls, and the leaders seamlessly initiating the liturgy—all showing forth a desire to set this space apart from that of the world."
Check out more of this Anglican Journey from Lisa Syner on Anglican Compass!
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The Anglican tradition is akin to a fireplace that is meant to provide a structure or foundation for a lively faith. It allows us to be open to the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
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