(CBN) Anglican Fever: Youth Flock to New Denomination

Posted by Kendall Harmon

For decades young people have flocked to seeker-friendly churches that feature culturally relevant services and a casual environment.

Now, a new denomination that emphasizes tradition and centuries-old sacraments and practices is drawing them in.

The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) officially began in 2009 with hundreds of congregations that severed ties with the Episcopal Church.

In Albany Park on Chicago's north side, a group of college students and recent graduates have started one of the ACNA's newest church plants.

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Filed under: * Anglican - Episcopal • Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) • * Culture-Watch • Religion & Culture • Young Adults

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Posted December 20, 2011 at 8:02 am [Printer Friendly] [Print w/ comments]



1. Cennydd13 wrote:

This is good news for the ACNA.  When students have gathered for worship in a core group on or near a campus, it has often historically resulted in the establishment of collegiate churches, and it won’t surprise me if this movement spreads to other colleges and universities.

December 20, 12:26 pm | [comment link]
2. libraryjim wrote:

St. Peter’s Tallahassee has a very active College Ministry at Florida State University. The Sunday evening “Veritas” college service (with contemporary music, but prayer book liturgy) is quite well attended, as is the Lenten Stations of the Cross on campus.

Peace.
Jim <><

December 21, 12:00 am | [comment link]
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