What is Anglicanism & the Anglican Communion?

This is the first in a series that covers what Anglicans believe, here I look at what the Anglican Church is defined as, what Anglicanism is and what the sources of Anglican belief and practice are.

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Some opinions expressed in this video I have changed my mind on, you can see my new views here:
and more thoroughly, here:

DISCLAIMER: This video defines the Anglican Church as the worldwide 'Anglican Communion' and focuses on what has traditionally defined the Anglican Church, namely, communion with the Church of England. Anglican groups like ACNA will not strictly speaking fall under this definition but still believe it is important to trace their historical lineage back to the Church of England of old, and adhere to the sources of Anglicanism that this video looks at. Moreover, groups like the ACNA maintain ties with GAFCON and the Anglican Churches of Africa that are still in communion with Canterbury.

The Thirty-Nine Articles:

The Book of Common Prayer:

The Ordinal:

1662 Catechism:

This website includes some writings from key Anglican Divines:

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[SaleSarajlija]

I just started attending a local Anglican church here in Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦. They have two Sunday services; one traditional, one contemporary (I prefer the traditional one) and they have a great priest, plus an excellent Bible study program. I am Catholic, btw. Great video.

[dear_totheheart]

You are doing such important work articulating and outlining Anglicanism's distinctions and how to more easily understand and approach this wonderful "via media" I'm so grateful to have discovered. Thank you for your tremendous efforts

[MeadeSkeltonMusic]

I am deciding to become an Anglican. I had to leave my Southern Baptist church because it went woke. I prefer a church that has Biblical teachings.

[drefc]

This was very informative and a good presentation.

[naomidubabagi]

Very interesting to know more about my church. Proud!

[BradN]

Been really enjoying your videos, thank you.

[Maddie-wghg]

Thank you! I’m not Anglican myself but I’m doing religious studies and this was very helpful!

[lekimoa]

Just found what ive been looking for during my days as a Youth President 1990's . . Now im in my 40s, im translating this to Tongan Language and distribute to all youth in my country ... Thank you

[kina]

Very interesting. New to Anglican church and would like to know the different "ranks" within a church: What is the difference between a priest and pastor? What are the "stalls"? What is the role of Precentor and other roles, such as Curate? What is a lay preacher? What is a deacon? What is the role of a dean? Is a bishop above a dean in rank? What is a canon?

[jamesmichaeltarpley]

I've just found your video's, and so happy that I have. I have been an Anglican for more than 10 years now. I, however, was raised in the Baptist Church. The only thing I am not sure about, concerning Anglicanism is deliverance. Does the Anglican Church support deliverance? I ask because in all my years there I haven't seen it. Thank you so much. I'm going to follow you and watch your vids. May God's Peace and Grace be with you

[lexocon]

Always love listening to this ... Love from Polynesia

[keithdavies]

Thank you very much for the wonderful information on the Anglican church. I am a staunch Anglican myself & here in South Africa we look to the Archbishop of Canterbury as our spiritual leader world wide. I myself have great Respect for Her Majesty the Queen, who is Defender of the Faith

[truthisbeautiful]

What are the Anglican views on eschatology? Reformed Anglican? Angelo Catholic? What are the most common or influential views globally?

[ssemagandajonathan]

I really need to more about Anglicanism sir

[errikanghiilwamo]

Good to know more about my church, am a proud Anglican.

[patriciadavison]

I am so glad to have found your channel. Thank You for your excellent video. Recently I found a beautiful Gregorian Chant on the internet and some comments about The Rosary. I happened to make a comment about how peaceful and wonderful the Chant and the words were and mentioned that I pray the Anglican Rosary - My small comment was heard by an ego somewhere in the ether of the internet and I received a response which I can only say was a rant . The person demanded (by capitalising his comments and placing many exclamation marks, etc...in others words 'virtual shouting and abuse' and demanding that I become Catholic immediately (!) because, apparently, "you are a heretic and pray to a fake religion'. The rant was not worth a response but did continue with a somewhat 'medieval flavour' of wanting to burn all non-Catholics at the stake! I wished the person Peace and Love and moved on. The reason for my somewhat lengthy comment, I guess, is that we all pray to God our Father in Heaven and it is so sad that the world is still is so full of fanatics who feel heaven is only reserved for them and their belief structure. How much more peaceful and loving this world would be if we could all respect each other's viewpoints.

[PrinzOtto]

And we share the Prayer Book!! U.S. Episcopalian here. I don't like to think of ourselves as Protestant as much as Reformed.

[janderkns]

I was looking for some material on Anglicanism and I found your channel. Extremely interesting. I’m from Brazil. I had the privilege of living in New Zealand for 6 years. I like your accent plus you’re very gorgeous I must say.

[allywilliams]

My entire family tree is Southern Baptist, but I think this works better for me

[bradbrown]

Article 10: redemption before faith or faith before redemption. Confusing language. Thx