When I first found my way into Anglicanism, I had one big question: What exactly do Anglicans believe?
The simple answer: Anglicans are Christians—rooted in Scripture, shaped by the ancient creeds, and formed by worship.
We believe the Bible is the Word of God—central to our faith and daily life. On Sundays, Scripture isn’t squeezed in; it anchors everything. We read from the Old and New Testaments, the Psalms, and the Gospels. The Word speaks—and we listen.
We confess the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds—historic statements of faith that have shaped Christian belief for centuries. They keep us anchored in the essentials: the Trinity, the Incarnation, the Resurrection, and the hope of the life to come.
We believe in the sacraments—especially Baptism and Holy Communion. These aren’t just symbols. They’re how God marks us as His own and nourishes us with grace.
We worship with structure. The Book of Common Prayer shapes our rhythm of life, pointing us toward Jesus week after week. It may feel formal at first, but over time it becomes familiar—and deeply formative.
We’re part of a global Church—Anglicans worship on nearly every continent—and yet every parish is deeply local, grounded in real communities and everyday lives.
As Dr. Winfield Bevins writes in Anglican Compass, Anglicanism holds to a “generous orthodoxy”—firm on the essentials of the Christian faith, while allowing room for thoughtful differences on secondary issues.
It’s not about having it all figured out. It’s about walking in the well-worn path of faith, together.
🛍️ A Question for the Journey
What are the core beliefs that anchor your faith? Are you seeking something older or deeper than what you've known before?
📚 For Further Exploration
A Rookie Anglican Guide to an Anglican Worship Service – Anglican Compass