About St. Augustine's
A Brief History
St. Augustine's Anglican Church is a branch of the One, Holy,
Catholic and Apostolic Church instituted by Jesus Christ, faithfully
continuing the Anglican tradition.
St. Augustine's was formed in 1982 as a Traditional Episcopal
Church and was originally part of the American Episcopal Church. In
the early 1990's the American Episcopal Church and the Anglican
Catholic Church joined to form the
Anglican Church in America (ACA).
We are in the ACA Diocese
of the West. The Anglican Church in America is a province of the
Traditional Anglican Church (the
TAC American web site and
The Messenger
Journal web site contain information about the TAC).
The Anglican Church
All of our parishes and missions are orthodox
and sacramental, continuing in the teaching and fellowship of the
apostles and in the breaking of bread, which was established by
Christ as the design for the life of the Church. As faithful
stewards of the Catholic Faith in the Anglican tradition, our
teaching and practice is based solely on the Holy Bible as
interpreted by the universally accepted Ecumenical Councils held by
the whole Christian Church before any divisions took place; and the
traditional Book of Common Prayer, which demonstrates both our
Catholic Faith and Evangelical witness.
Indeed the best way to understand our faith and
practice is to take a Bible, a copy of the historic
Book of
Common Prayer, and come and worship with us. The center of our
worship is the Holy Eucharist, also called Holy Communion, the Mass,
the Lord's Supper, and the Divine Liturgy. It is the only service
recorded in the New Testament as having been given us by Christ
himself. You will find that our liturgical worship involves the
whole person - body, mind, and spirit, allowing us to be active
participants rather than mere listeners.
Who We Are
We are a continuing church body in the great
Anglican Tradition and part of the world-wide Traditional Anglican
Communion.
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Where We Stand
Follow this link for more information about what the Anglican
Church in America stands on current issues.
For Inquirers
In the midst of the turbulent sea of the
ever-changing world around us, we stand on the Rock of Jesus Christ
as He has been made known to us in the teaching of the Holy
Apostles, the Holy Church and the Holy Bible. We offer you this firm
foundation in order that you may have that peace which the world
cannot give; the peace of God, which passes man's understanding.
More information visit the web page of the Church in the area you
live in and contact by phone or e-mail one of the clergy or visit
the Church. The
Churches link will take you to this information.
Last update 3 December 2009 1408