Above all we are a Christian Church and we are also an Anglican Church
What does it mean to be Anglican? How do we differ from other Churches?
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We are in a Communion of over 70 million people, spread all over the world.
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We see ourselves as both Catholic and Reformed.
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We base what we believe on Scripture – but have a very high regard for both Tradition and Reason.
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We are an Episcopal Church – led by bishops.
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We are a sacramental church.
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We hold to the teachings of the early Councils of the Church, and the beliefs expressed in the Creeds.
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We are not the church – we are part of the Universal Church.
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We have our origins in the Church of England – but all parts of the Anglican Church are autonomous.
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We hold the Archbishop of Canterbury in high esteem – but he is the first among equals.
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We do not think that we know the right way – but we are willing to look for it!
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We have as many failings as everyone else!
We try to welcome everyone.