A Quiet Revival of Sacred Things

By: A Sojourner

In articles, podcasts, and online spaces, I keep hearing echoes of something familiar—a longing for meaning, beauty, and depth in worship. Younger adults, in particular, seem open to traditions that offer more than just spiritual inspiration—they’re curious about practices that are rooted, reverent, and real.

They’re not necessarily showing up in droves—at least not yet—but there’s hope. And what they describe sounds a lot like Anglicanism.

I came to this tradition later in life, but as they say in Texas, “I got here as fast as I could.” What I’ve discovered at Faith Church—structure, Scripture, sacrament—seems to resonate with a growing number of people today. Whether young or old, many are asking deeper questions: Where can I find worship that’s meaningful, not just motivational? Can ancient practices offer something steady in a restless world? Is there a faith that’s both reverent and real? These aren’t just theoretical questions—they’re personal. They reflect a longing for worship that is sacred, grounded, and shaped by grace.

Join us in this series as we explore those questions through the lens of Anglican worship and the rhythm it offers for everyday faith.

🕊️ Words We’ve Inherited (BCP 2019, Collect for Purity)
"Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid…"

🧭 A Question for the Journey
Could ancient rhythms be what today’s restless hearts are looking for? What would it mean to find yourself in a faith that’s older than your questions?

📚 For Further Exploration

Welcome to An Anglican In Texas

There’s something steady and sacred about the old roads—paths worn by prayer, shaped by Scripture, and walked by believers for centuries.

An Anglican in Texas is a blog from Faith Anglican Church in Fairview, Texas. It’s written for those who are curious about liturgical worship, exploring the Anglican tradition, or simply longing for something deeper.

Written by A Sojourner, this blog offers reflections from someone rooted in the Lone Star State and newly drawn to the rhythms of Anglican life. These aren’t sermons or teachings, but glimpses from the pew—observations from someone discovering the richness of the Church year, the depth of ancient prayers, and the beauty of sacramental life, one step at a time.

New posts will appear twice a month, often following the seasons of the Church year.

Whether you’re a lifelong believer, new to faith, or just quietly searching, you’re welcome here. Let’s walk the old roads—together.

Curious about our parish? Come worship with us at Faith Anglican Church in Fairview. We’d love to meet you.