Faith and beliefs
These resources provide materials for reflecting on Anglican doctrine, beliefs and theological questions, often focusing on particular topics of contemporary relevance for individuals and groups.
The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion express core theological positions shaped during the English Reformation and are preserved in the Canadian Book of Common Prayer, reflecting the doctrinal heritage carried from the Church of England into the Anglican Church of Canada. While not formally adopted as a binding confession of faith in the Anglican Communion, they serve as a window onto the theological concerns of the reformed English church and the development of Anglican thought.
Care in Dying offers theological and ethical reflection on end-of-life decision-making within an Anglican context. It considers questions of dignity, suffering, community and moral responsibility, and supports faithful discernment for those navigating decisions around euthanasia and assisted dying.
Why do people believe? Why do we pray? What good is the Church, and what does it mean to belong? Do You Ever Wonder…? brings these everyday but profound questions into focus through a series of short, story-driven videos. Speaking to searchers, lifelong Christians and everyone in between, this series offers gentle, grounded reflections on life, faith and the longings that shape us.
Eucharistic Practice and Sacramental Theology in Pandemic Times grew out of questions raised when COVID-19 disrupted in-person worship and prompted reflection on how Anglicans live their sacramental life in changed circumstances. This collection gathers voices offering accessible perspectives on eucharist, presence and pastoral practice for study and discussion.
Faith Seeking Understanding: Medical Assistance in Dying is a collection of essays offering prayerful theological reflections on medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in Canada. While the legal and social landscape continues to develop since its publication, reflections focus on enduring questions about Christian responsibility, compassionate presence and the dignity of those who are vulnerable or suffering.
For All the Saints is a trusted companion to the Calendar of the Church Year in the Book of Alternative Services. It provides prayers, readings and biographical notes for memorials, commemorations and saints’ days, supporting individuals and communities in marking the lives of those who have witnessed to the gospel across many times and places.
In Sure and Certain Hope is a pastoral and theological guide to Anglican approaches to death, dying and Christian burial. It offers compassionate support for individuals, families, clergy and pastoral leaders by exploring grief, end-of-life decisions and the Church’s ministry at the time of death. Rooted in Anglican liturgical tradition and grounded in Scripture, it provides clear guidance for planning funerals, navigating pastoral conversations and offering prayerful presence in times of loss.
The Covenant and Our Way of Life outlines the commitments, relationships and responsibilities that guide Sacred Circle, the self-determining Indigenous church within the Anglican Church of Canada. Rooted in the 1994 Covenant and renewed through ongoing discernment, it offers a shared vision of life in community shaped by prayer, healing, accountability and service. A recorded reading of the Covenant and a Gospel-based discipleship Bible study, based on the Seven Traditional Teachings, are also available to support engagement with the document.
Liturgy and Anglican Identity is a study resource that introduces the diversity and shared foundations of Anglican worship across the Communion. Developed by the International Anglican Liturgical Consultation, it invites groups to reflect on how liturgy shapes Anglican identity in different cultural and local contexts. Adaptations and study questions were prepared for use in the Anglican Church of Canada.
Make Preparation is a comprehensive guide to planning Anglican liturgies, from the Gathering to the Dismissal. The resource provides practical guidance on worship planning while exploring the historical, theological and spiritual significance of each element of a service.