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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 23h

A misconception of Anglicans is we "have a great liturgy, inspiring preaching, and beautiful worship," but no strong theology. This is not true! This article seeks to remember E. A. Litton, whose systematic theology was the standard for nearly a century:

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E.A. Litton: An Evangelical and Catholic Theologian

Anglicans can sometimes be stereotyped as having no good theology. We might have a great liturgy, inspiring preaching, and beautiful worship, but we aren’t always thought of as a theological people. I...

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 1d

Founded in 1887, the Reformed Episcopal Seminary is seeking to "re-envision itself as a leading seminary choice both in the ACNA and the broader Anglican world." What's more, it is now offering a grant of free tuition to residential students!

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Reformed Episcopal Seminary: Occupying the ‘Center’ of Anglican Formation

Reformed Episcopal Seminary (RES) in Philadelphia is nearing its 140th year. Founded in 1887, the seminary’s task has long been to train clergy for the Reformed Episcopal Church (REC). Today, under th...

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 1d

If you've been following us, you've likely seen one of the Liturgical Home articles from Ashley Tumlin Wallace that are a staple at Anglican Compass. Now, Ashley has created a beautiful circular calendar that you can follow throughout the coming year!

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The Liturgical Home 2025-2026 Calendar

Ashley has created a 2025–2026 Circular Liturgical Calendar that beautifully and clearly guides you through the rhythms of the Christian year.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 2d

Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:

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Today in the Spirit: Proper 27C

For Today in the Spirit, Geoff Little reflects on the ACNA Sunday Lectionary readings for Proper 27C.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 7d

Halloween assures us of the ultimate comfort in our times of darkness. Taken with the rest of Allhallowtide, it tells us that, though Satan’s forces still rage against us and this world’s ills plague our bodies and minds, Christ preserves his people.

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Halloween and the Victory of Christ

Halloween assures us of the ultimate comfort we find in Christ in our times of darkness, declaring his victory over Satan, sin, and death.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 8d

Get ready for All Saints' Day with our Liturgical Home from Ashley Tumlin Wallace!

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The Liturgical Home: All Saints' Day

Halloween is the Eve of All Saints' Day, a Feast Day in the Christian Calendar. Ashley Wallace tells how to celebrate in our Liturgical Home.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 10d

Get ready for All Saints' Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:

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Today in the Spirit: All Saints' Sunday

For Today in the Spirit, Geoff Little reflects on the ACNA Sunday Lectionary readings for Proper 25C.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 13d

The first in our new Book Review section, Isaac Rehberg reviews The Nicene Creed: What You Need to Know about the Most Important Creed Ever Written by Kevin DeYoung:

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Book Review: The Nicene Creed by Kevin DeYoung

Kevin DeYoung. The Nicene Creed: What You Need to Know about the Most Important Creed Ever Written. Wheaton: Crossway, 2025. 93 pp. $12.00 (Paperback). Since 2025 is the 1700th anniversary of the Coun...

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 15d

What is a godparent? Whether you're about to name someone, or you're about about to become one, there's a traditional meaning for what a godparent is: a person who helps the parents raise and disciple children in the Christian faith.

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What are Godparents? A Rookie Anglican Guide

The primary role of godparents, second only to that of a child's parents, is to raise and disciple that child in the Christian faith.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 15d

National parks offer church planting a unique set of both opportunities and challenges. The opportunity is to build out a ministry that, by serving both local residents and seasonal visitors, can have an impact far beyond its own location.

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Church Planting in National Parks

National parks provide a unique and strategic context for church planting, as they host millions of seasonal visitors every year.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 17d

Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit (Proper 25C) from Geoff Little:

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Today in the Spirit: Proper 25C

For Today in the Spirit, Geoff Little reflects on the ACNA Sunday Lectionary readings for Proper 25C.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 20d

The Feast of St. Luke is October 18th! Commemorate the day by learning about the Gospel he wrote in our article from Peter Johnston:

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The Sacrifice of the Ox: A Guide to the Gospel of Luke

In Luke, Jesus begins life like an ox, in an ox’s manger, bringing good news for the poor. He bears burdens and brings prosperity.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 22d

"[The work of visitation] belongs not only to the shepherd, but to each one of us who bears the name of our Lord as a Christian. Therefore, we must not forget the sheep who are homebound, in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or hospitalized."

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Homeward Bound: The Ministry of Visitation

The ministry of visitation should be second nature to every parish; Scripture calls us to care for widows, the helpless, and least of these.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 23d

Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:

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Today in the Spirit: Proper 24C

For Today in the Spirit, Geoff Little reflects on the ACNA Sunday Lectionary readings for Proper 24C.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 27d

Among all the Christian traditions, especially those in the Protestant sphere, Anglicanism stands out for its cultivation of the arts. While the reason is anyone's guess, Anglicans have a legacy of celebrated artists, writers, and poets:

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Today's Anglican Poets

Among all the Christian traditions, and especially those in the Protestant sphere, Anglicanism stands out for its rich and beautiful language. From the creation of the Book of Common Prayer forward, w...

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 27d

"In words too often overlooked by Christians, Jesus proclaimed in his Sermon on the Mount that we are not to think that 'I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them' (Matthew 5:17)."

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We Believe: Who Has Spoken Through the Prophets

Due to the issue of Marcionism, the bishops at Constantinople in 381 added that the Holy Spirit “has spoken through the prophets.”

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 27d

In the broader Christian tradition, baptism has two distinct but overlapping meanings: repentance and rebirth. Reflect on the Nicene Creed's statement "One Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins" in Alex Fogleman's latest article:

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We Believe: One Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins

In our confession of one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, we confess something really true about ourselves and God's love for us.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 29d

Because we associate "America the Beautiful" with secular gatherings and only remember its first verse, we are often reluctant to sing it in church. However, if we pay attention to the whole hymn, we will realize that it is deeply Christian.

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Hymn Guide: America the Beautiful

"America the Beautiful" is one of our popular patriotic hymns. But in the church, this hymn is a victim of its own success.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · 29d

What is the importance of listening to a sermon? Especially as summer vacations disrupt routines, we need to remember why we go to church: to recieve the Word of God and to be among God's People:

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Preaching and the Anglican

If we are anemic in the Christian life, it has something to do with divorcing ourselves from the Word of God and its preaching.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · Oct 7

Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:

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Today in the Spirit: Proper 23C

For Today in the Spirit, Geoff Little reflects on the ACNA Sunday Lectionary readings for Proper 23C.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · Oct 2

On October 4th, the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved and well-known saints in Christian history. On his feast day, we honor his deep connection to God, love of nature, and call to serve the poor.

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The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Francis

Ashley Wallace tells us about the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and gives us ways of celebrating, including almond cookies.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · Sep 30

Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:

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Today in the Spirit: Proper 22C

For Today in the Spirit, Geoff Little reflects on the ACNA Sunday Lectionary readings for Proper 22C.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · Sep 30

“Who with the Father and the Son, he is worshiped and glorified” Why is this in the creed? It solves a problem: there is no reference in the Bible to the adoration of the Holy Spirit as God. But, if the Holy Spirit is God (and He is), then He must be.

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We Believe: Who With the Father and the Son is Worshiped and Glorified

The Holy Spirit is “worshiped and glorified” together with the Father and the Son, both corporately and equally.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · Sep 30

We continue our We Believe series on the Nicene Creed with "And His Kingdom Will Have No End." Joe Colletti (aka "Young Anglican") ruminates on what the idea of God's kingdom means for us:

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We Believe: And His Kingdom Will Have No End

This line from the Nicene Creed, “and his kingdom will have no end,” is a simple case of Old Testament continuity and fulfillment.

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Anglican Compass @anglicancompass.bsky.social · Sep 26

How do you navigate schisms within the church with clarity, charity, and grace? Fr. Dan Hixon has been trying to do just that on his YouTube channel since 2019:

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A Wesley Anglican: Navigating Faithfulness and Schism Online

Daniel Hixon explains his seeking ordination in the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) after leaving the United Methodist Church (UMC).

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