The Anglican Church
What is Anglicanism
The Anglican Communion The Anglican Communion is the worldwide fellowship of churches owing their origins to the Church of England . It is a fellowship within the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church, in communion with the Archbishop of Canterbury. Certain beliefs unite Anglicans. The Lambeth Quadrilateral, set out at the Lambeth Conference in 1888,…
Read MoreWhat Do Anglicans Believe?
This statement is a summary of what we believe as a member church of the Anglican Church in North America. We believe and confess Jesus Christ to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no one comes to the Father but by Him. Therefore, the Anglican Church in North America identifies the following seven…
Read MoreResources for Exploring Anglicanism
During its short history, St. Patrick’s Church has been a place where persons exploring Anglicanism and the liturgical church have found a home. Many of us come from non-liturgical evangelical backgrounds. However, God has stirred in our hearts a desire to live our faith in a liturgical, sacramental setting but without giving up the things…
Read MoreOur Diocese
Saint Patrick’s Church is a member parish of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes (ADGL): a diocese of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). Our diocesan bishop is The Rt. Rev. Roger Ames. Click the logo to learn more about the ADGL. Our Diocese: The Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes (ADGL)
Read MoreOur Denomination
The Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes is a member diocese of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). Our Denomination: The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA)
Read MoreOur Communion: The Anglican Communion
Through our diocese and the ACNA, Saint Patrick’s is connected to the global fellowship Anglicans called the Anglican Communion. Our Communion: The Anglican Communion
Read MoreGAFCON: The Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans
The ACNA is part of a movement of Anglicans, predominantly in the global south, who seek to bring renewal and remissioning to Anglicanism. GAFCON: The Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans
Read MoreFrom the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office: A Collect for Fridays
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen
May 31: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Father in heaven, by whose grace the virgin mother of your incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed in keeping your word: Grant us who honor the exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Excited to be with my Saint Patrick's family today as we think about "Three Great Benefits of Christ's Ascension." 10:20 a.m. at 190 Spruce Street in Lexington. www.saintpatrickschurch.org
Hey St. Pat's folk - this podcast is worth every bit of the 15 minutes you will spend listening to it!! Do it. ASAP! I'm serious. You won't be sorry.
The Massive Problem in the Church Few People Are Talking About
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Large numbers of people enjoy attending church but do not have a personal relationship with Jesus. Pete Scazzero shares his reflections on this massive problem and what we can do to equip people to create space to allow God’s will and presence full access in every area of their lives.
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