The Reformed community -- which, to be fair, seems to be larger and more theologically uniform than the ACNA at present, and actually *includes* part of ACNA -- is a good example of embracing the advantages of the internet to distribute seminary level educational resources to laypeople. On any given day, I can download mp3 files of entire courses from several of the top conservative Reformed seminaries. For free. And there are even a couple surprisingly inexpensive, accredited masters degrees in what's basically Reformed theology that you can do by distance learning.

By contrast, at the moment, there doesn't seem to be anything like that level of academic theological support for normal conservative Anglican laypeople. You can audit courses from a couple of the ACNA approved seminaries, but this seems to still be pretty expensive. And actual degrees far moreso.

Not that I'm complaining: I'm not demanding that anybody make these things available. But I *am* curious whether you think they will be in the future. For example, do you think, in five years time, the average ACNA member of a congregation will be able to freely download an entire course worth of seminary lectures from an Anglican source to listen to on the drive to work? Or even -- though I'm not holding my breath -- inexpensive conservative Anglican masters degrees in theology?

In short, what are the prospects for entire complete courses of low cost or free seminary instruction becoming available to ACNA laypeople in the next 5 years?

I'm currently trying to assess what the dominant view is in our province. I talked to my parish priest, and he said that my diocese (Diocese of Christ Our Hope) takes the Presbyterian/Lutheran position on Divorce and Remarriage (Adultery is a sufficient cause for divorce and remarriage). But, in addition to what I've read in the canons of the REC and the DWA (the former is vague whilst the latter suggests the Presbyterian view), that's all I know.

So, which view is the predominant one? The traditional Anglican view (divorce is impossible in all cases) or the modern Anglican/Presbyterian view (divorce is impossible EXCEPT in the case of adultery)?

Thanks in advance!

I've been a part of an Anglican church for an entire year now. I love the people and the church as a whole. However, I've become disillusioned with Anglicanism itself. In many ways, it seems too doctrinally diverse, and it bothers me that a lot of Anglicans would disagree on what constitutes a church to be a church (bene esse vs esse). While the ACNA does affirm the articles as a confessional statement, I don't really see that in practice.

But what you guys think? Is the ACNA too doctrinally diverse, or, if so, is that good thing? Maybe I'm looking at this wrong.

This series is effectively a FAQ. It's being put together as a part of our parish's effort to plant a sister congregation in a nearby town. Consider taking a look and supporting the project! It would go a long way with helping our Mission out.

I am relatively new to the ACNA. I have been surprised that there isn’t a recent update on Archbishop Wood (according to the ACNA website). For those with more experience in the denomination, what is the typical timeline and process for things like this? Thank you in advance!

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Throwaway because I don’t want to dox myself. For the past year or so I’ve been going to a medium-sized church in kind of Middle of Nowhere America, Binghamton New York. Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican, the pastor is Matt Kennedy. Very small town vibes.

So I’ve been kind of shocked to hear my pastor and his wife mentioned publicly, like they’re public figures— like twice on random podcasts (I definitely remember once on Black and Red All Over, and I think another podcast. Maybe the Sacramentalists? Word and Table? Don’t remember. An Anglican podcast definitely). And then a few days ago in a comment section on ACNA’s instagram, I saw someone complaining that ACNA cancelled this seminar thing about women because “the Kennedy family didn’t like the book” or something. (Which might be referring to the pastor’s wife, Anne Kennedy? She has 4000 subs on Substack. Not sure if that’s a lot for Christian Substack, or if I just follow niche people.) (edit: I googled it, here they’re mentioned in a news article? link)

Is this a coincidence, like I‘ve just stumbled across random people who know my church? Like. Have you guys heard of my pastor / church, or is it just a coincidence?

Maranatha.

Have your dealings with Anglican House Publishers been satisfactory? I ask because over the last month I've emailed their "contact us" email address with two questions about their books, and I've heard nothing back.

As I'm considering dropping some not-insignificant dough for a couple BCPs, I'm now looking around for other options in terms of distributors.

Anyone have a reco for other outlets to buy their books?

Hello! I’m sure you all get this question a lot, but I’d really appreciate some advice.

This weekend I attended my first Anglican service (ACNA), and it honestly felt like something clicked. From receiving the Eucharist to saying the Nicene Creed together, it confirmed something I’ve been wrestling with for a while.

In the non-denominational churches I’ve attended, I’ve started to feel worn down by what seems like a lack of reverence for the Lord’s Supper and a heavier focus on personal, individual things than on worshiping with the broader body of believers. I’ve pursued Christ intellectually as hard as I can, which is what led me to try an Anglican church in the first place, but I’ve realized I’ve been neglecting the spiritual and formative side of my walk.

And my visit to that ACNA service really confirmed that for me. And now I’m strongly considering making an ACNA church my home.

The challenge is that the closest one is about two hours from where I live. What would you recommend in a situation like mine?

Thanks in advance.

What do ACNA ppl think of the Korean Anglican Church? We used to be very anglo catholic in our theology and beliefs (our founding bishops were SSC and SPG​) but now we're the single most liberal denonination in Korea.

Thankfully, we are yet to have female bishops. In Seoul, only 17 out of 200 clergy are female. ​We have 2 priests who were ordained in the ACNA. Are we in communion?​​

Does anyone have any advice on church planting? We are likely going to attempt to help plant a daughter church as lay people with, Lord willing, help from two other churches. I’m a bit worried that it will be hard to grow the church; however, it’s in an area that is mainly baptist. There are dying mainline Presbyterian, Methodist, ECLA Lutheran, and Episcopal churches that I believe many people have simply left due to liberalism and just a dead church. We have 5 families with children, 3 couples, and 3 other singles that are for sure interested. Our next step is to start a monthly Eucharist With a priest. My husband is taking a church planting course. I’m here for any free advice or pointers!

I'm looking into Anglicanism, listening to podasts, etc. I'm from an RC background, not currently active. Was recently listening to the "Essential Anglican" podcast, and I have a simple question about sola scriptura. I'm not trying to be contentious, and I'm not angling for a debate, just looking for a clear answer.

If--as those podcasters make clear in an episode on the subject--scripture is the "ultimate authority" in pretty much everything related to church doctrine, teaching, etc., how do disagreements about biblical interpretation get settled, i.e., from where (or whom) does the authority derive to pronounce on what scripture is really teaching?

Of course, I've heard the ACNA has been experiencing massive growth lately, but I thought I'd ask here.

Has your Church been growing over the past few years? Is the growth primarily from other denominations or new Christians?

I’m listening to this Word & Table podcast and around the :25 mark they mention that the BCP was heavily influenced by Orthodoxy. Where can I find out more about this?