Brought to North America by British settlers and originally part of the Church of England, the Anglican Church of Canada became an independent (autonamous) national church in the middle of the 20th Century.

It belongs to the world-wide Anglican Communion, a fellowship of independent national churches who share a common history, theology and practice of prayer.

Within this Communion we find a wide variety of viewpoints and traditions relating to scripture, worship, and the work of the church in the world.

The Anglican Church has a catholic sacramental ministry and maintains the three sacred orders of bishops, priests and deacons.  These sacred orders include the ordained ministry of men and women at all levels of church life.

The Anglican Church has always been a place where people do not have to leave their minds at the door when they come to worship or be part of the community. 

We are a church that is not afraid to take on controversial issues, work to reform society, improve people's lives and bring justice into difficult situations.

Despite the fact that we often struggle with issues ourselves, we commit ourselves to working together as a community whose mission is to bring Good News to others.

Some parts of the Anglican Church do not yet ordain women, some are struggling around issues of sexuality.  If you look at our "Core Values" on which the community here at Bishop Cronyn bases it's common life together, you will see that all people are welcome and respected here.

The fact that we sometimes struggle with issues brings life and vitality to the Anglican Church.  But, we are engaged daily in the important things that face those outside of the church - homelessness, addiction, affordable housing, health concerns, hunger, disaster relief, and much more.  The Anglican Church does not avoid speaking or acting in situations that call for our voices, no matter what the cost.