Leadership Structure

We are Episcopally-led, meaning we have a structure of bishops and archbishops who provide oversight and direction. These bishops shepherd the clergy and congregations under their care, so no congregation is without support and guidance. Each congregation is a part of a diocese, led by a diocesan Bishop, and each diocese is part of a province, led by an Archbishop. You can learn more about our leaders here.

Theology

The Anglican Way is often described as both catholic and reformed, meaning it draws wisdom and traditions from the breadth of Christian church history, including the Reformation. Our province of the ACNA described it this way:

“To be an Anglican, then, is not to embrace a distinct version of Christianity, but a distinct way of being a “Mere Christian,” at the same time evangelical, apostolic, catholic, reformed, and Spirit-filled.”
(Theological Statement of the Anglican Church in North America)

You can read more details about our beliefs here.

Liturgy & Services

As Anglicans the Book of Common Prayer greatly shapes our prayer and worship and theology. It is steeped in the Bible, Gospel-centered and provides a common rootedness, structure and vision for all our churches and their day to day practices.

Anglican churches are sacramental, and celebrating the Eucharist (or Holy Communion) is an important part of our worship.

As the ACNA introduction said our churches are “united in substance, yet diverse in expression.” In our diocese we have congregations which might be described in Christian terminology as largely evangelical, or anglo-catholic, or charismatic, or a bit of all three. Some sing ancient hymns with an organ or piano, others sing new songs with guitars and drums, and many do some of both. Some use historic, traditional language in the liturgy and others speak in more modern phrasings. Some clergy wear elaborate, traditional vestments and others dress more simply.

Gospel-centred & Welcoming

But in every case the good news of Jesus Christ is proclaimed. And all people are welcome. You don’t need to be Anglican or know anything about its traditions or history to attend our services. Whatever your background or history or knowledge you are more than welcome at—in fact—thoroughly invited to one of our churches.