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The Thirty-Nine Articles are the historic confession of the Church of England, defining Anglican doctrine on the faith, the sacraments, and the relationship between church and state since 1563.
The Anglican Confession
Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of England
About The Anglican Confession
Everything you need to understand this historic confession — its origins, its theology, and its enduring place in the life of the Church.
Adopted 1563
Forged by the Church of England, the Anglican Confession has guided Christian thought and worship for centuries — a confession tested by time and affirmed by the Church.
Theological Clarity
The Anglican Confession answers the most essential questions of the Christian faith — who God is, who Christ is, and what the Church believes together. Explore it article by article.
One Faith, Shared Heritage
With 33,000 denominations and one Church, the historic creeds are our common ground. This site exists to make that shared heritage clearly explained and freely available to every believer, student, and seeker.
Why This Site Exists
The Thirty-Nine Articles are the historic confession of the Church of England, defining Anglican doctrine on the faith, the sacraments, and the relationship between church and state since 1563.
The Heavenly Network, in partnership with The Christian Chain, has developed this network of Church Creed and Confession sites in order to make the historic faith of the Church clearly explained, faithfully presented, and freely accessible to every believer, student, and seeker who wants to understand what the whole Church has always believed together.
This site is a scholarly, non-denominational reference site dedicated to the study of The Anglican Confession. Our mission is to make The Confession accessible, academically rigorous, and contextually explained for Christians, theology students, church leaders, and researchers worldwide.
Editorial Standards
- All historical sources and translations are cited and attributed.
- Content is written in an academic, accessible tone for both lay and scholarly readers.
- We are committed to interfaith respect and avoid denominational bias or doctrinal debate.
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Ephesians 4:4–6"There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call — one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all."
Anglican Tradition — 1563
Church of England
Latest Articles
Explore our most recent writing on this creed — its history, theology, and ongoing significance for the church today.
The Declaration of Assent: How Anglican Clergy Still Relate to the Thirty-Nine Articles
Anglican clergy still make a formal Declaration of Assent connecting them to the Thirty-Nine Articles -- though the relationship is looser than historic full subscription. Here's how it works.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
August 24, 2026
Article VIII: Why the Anglican Articles Name the Three Ancient Creeds
Article VIII of the Thirty-Nine Articles explicitly names and formally receives three ancient creeds -- a direct, deliberate act of continuity with the early church.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
August 17, 2026
Via Media: What Anglicanism's "Middle Way" Actually Means
Via media, Latin for 'the middle way,' describes Anglicanism's classic self-understanding -- but it's more often misunderstood than correctly explained. Here's what it actually means.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
August 10, 2026
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