Denomination

Anglican Church in North America (ACNA)

Conservative Anglican. Broke from TEC over theological issues. Infant baptism, liturgical worship, real presence in communion typical. Male-only ordination to priesthood/episcopate.

Typical Beliefs

Reflects the denomination's official or typical position. Individual churches may differ.

CORE BELIEFS

Bible is God's Word
Affirmed
The Bible is Completely Without Error
Affirmed
The Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)
Affirmed
Jesus Christ is Fully God and Fully Human
Affirmed
Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Affirmed
Humans Are Sinful and Need Salvation
Affirmed
Salvation by Grace Through Faith Alone
Affirmed

DENOMINATIONAL DISTINCTIVES

Position
Salvation Cannot Be Lost
or
Salvation Can Be Lost
Affirmed
Position
Baptism is for Believers Only
or
Infant Baptism Practiced
Affirmed
Position
Baptism by Full Immersion
or
Baptism by Sprinkling or Pouring
Affirmed
Baptism Required for Salvation
Not Stated
Position
Communion as a Symbol of Remembrance
or
Christ is Truly Present in Communion
Affirmed
Position
God Chooses Who is Saved
or
People Choose to Accept God
Not Stated
Position
Spiritual Gifts Active Today
or
Spiritual Gifts Ended with the Apostles
Not Stated
Position
Women Serve as Lead Pastors and Elders
or
Lead Pastors and Elders are Men
Affirmed

ADDITIONAL POSITIONS

Marriage Defined as One Man and One Woman
Affirmed
Young Earth or Literal Six-Day Creation
Not Stated
Literal Second Coming of Christ
Affirmed
Hell as Eternal Conscious Punishment
Affirmed
Premillennial End Times View
Not Stated

Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) Churches in Our Directory(2)