Springfield Anglican, Clark Co. Ohio

We currently meet at 6:00pm on Wednesdays in the Westridge community northwest of Springfield, Ohio near the intersection of Upper Valley Pike and Troy Road. If you are interesting in learning more, send an email to the address at the bottom of this page to get dates, times, and the location, or click the contact us button.

What should I wear?

Dress appropriate for the season. Casual clothes are fine.

What about kids?

We beleive kids learn best by observation and particiation. Children are invited to pray with us. We do not have nursery or children facilities as we meet in homes. Even so, all children are welcome to participate.

I saw you have a meal. Should I bring something? What about my dietary concerns?

You are certainly welcome to bring a dish to share, but that is not required. We have people in our family who are gluten intolerant and vegan, so we can be creative and flexible if we have advanced notice. Our meals typically include homemade soups, stews, or salads. On occasion there may be homemade bread items.

How long is your meeting? What can I expect?

The office of Evening Prayer lasts from 20-30 minutes, depending on Scritpure readings and items of prayer concern particular to those present. The meal and social time lasts about an hour. Expect 90 minutes.

How should I prepare?

There is not much you need to do to prepare. We recommend downloading the Daily Office App and making a list of prayer concerns and thanksgivings. That's about it.

Is there a cost?

Just time to pray or serve the community. You wont be asked to give money. We don't accept donations.

Is Springfield Anglican part of a larger body?

Yes. Springfield Anglican is affiliated with The Diocese of The Central States, Reformed Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church in North America. We are part of a broader fellowship of Anglican churches (GAFCON) committed to the authority of Scripture, the historic Christian faith, and the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ. You can find links to these organizations on the "About Us" page.

What does Anglicanism offer the present generation?

Many of the characteristics that twentieth-century churches abandoned in pursuit of relevance are precisely the characteristics that people today increasingly find compelling. If you find yourself exhausted by constant change, endless digital noise, or the feeling that everything is temporary, then keep reading.

In a culture marked by perpetual digital stimulation and instability, liturgical and sacramental Christianity offers something fundamentally different: permanence, rootedness, and participation in a reality greater than oneself. Many people who come to Anglicanism are looking for a place where they can rest from running the frantic pace of the world. They are looking for forgiveness and the assurance thereof, connection to the transcendent, and spiritual nourishment.

On Instability...

Modern life is characterized by rapid change. Technology, politics, careers, family structures, and even cultural values continuously shift. Many people experience what sociologists call "liquid modernity"—nothing seems fixed.

Historic Anglican worship quietly proclaims reality in Christ Jesus. Through the Scriptures, Creeds, praying ancient prayers, celebrating the same communion, and participating in the same liturgical cycle, God has always been present. Jesus' Church has faithfully worshiped Him through wars, plagues, famines, persecutions, revolutions, and through the rise and fall of empires. This kind of ancient corporate life in Jesus Christ is embodied, redemptive, and stable in a shifting digital world.

Corporate liturgical worship reminds us that we are part of something much larger.

On Loneliness...

Many people report profound loneliness while being "connected" digitally. When praying the Daily Office or celebrating Eucharist, one joins: the local parish, Christians across the globe, all believers throughout history, and the communion of saints. Anglicanism provides a deep sense of belonging that transcends individualism.

On Relativism...

Many younger adults have grown weary of radical relativism. If everyone creates their own truth, then nothing is trustworthy. Anglicanism answers: truth is received, not made up. The Creeds do not express private opinion, the Creeds confess what Christians have believed "everywhere, always, and by all".

On Beauty...

Beauty has largely disappeared from public life. People encounter sterile architecture, constant advertising noise, and utilitarian design. The historic sacramental expressions of Christianity intentionally cultivate beauty through singing and sacred music, vestments, stained glass, candles, incense, and reverent ceremony in worship. Anglicanism strives to engage all of the senses in Divine Worship. Beauty awakens a longing for the eternal and transcendent.

On Noise and Overstimulation...

Finally, historic sacramental worship pushes back against the constant stimulation of the world through silence, reflection, and participation in what is true and beautiful.

Anglican worship does not promise escape from anxiety or uncertainty. Rather, it teaches believers to face adversity within the larger reality of God's kingdom. Week by week, the liturgy proclaims that Christ has died, Christ is risen, and Christ will come again. That rhythm reorients fear, placing personal struggles within the confidence that history is ultimately governed by the sovereign Lord Jesus Christ who remains faithful to His people, the Church.

In this sense, the enduring strength of Anglicanism lies in offering an ancient and time-tested way of life. Its liturgy, sacraments, and historic faith anchor believers in the worship of God, forming virtues of patience, hope, humility, and perseverance. For a generation searching for stability amid uncertainty, such rootedness may be one of the most persuasive witnesses the Church can offer.

What is Anglicanism?

Anglicanism is a historic expression of the Christian faith that seeks to be biblical (We believe the Bible is God's authoritative Word), catholic (not Roman, but the worldwide historic universal Church founded by Christ and the apostles), and reformed (We embrace the Reformation's recovery of the primacy of Holy Scripture and of salvation by grace through faith). Anglicans uphold the authority of Holy Scripture, confess the historic Creeds of the universal Church, and worship according to the rich tradition of the Book of Common Prayer. Our roots extend to the ancient Church and the Celtic expression of the early Church in Britain, while embracing the principles of the Protestant Reformation that emphasize the primacy of Scripture and salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

What it means to Be a Christian

What do Anglicans believe?

Springfield Anglican is part of the Anglican tradition, standing within the Reformed Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church in North America. We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God and contain all things necessary for salvation. We confess the one true God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—as revealed in Scripture, and we joyfully affirm the Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds as faithful summaries of the historic Christian faith. We proclaim that salvation is found by God’s grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ, whose life, death, resurrection, ascension, and promised return are the foundation of our hope. Our doctrine is shaped by Holy Scripture, the historic Book of Common Prayer and the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, which express the Anglican understanding of the Christian faith in harmony with Holy Scripture.

How do Anglicans engage issues in the world?

Faithful Anglicans have a three-step process to engage the world on issues, questions, or defending the faith. First, Anglicans believe in the primacy of Holy Scripture. That means nothing can be required of one for salvation that is not clearly written in God's Holy Word. Anglicans believe Scripture best interprets Scripture. To suddenly stray from how Christians have understood the plain teaching of Scripture leads to many problems. We realize the Bible cannot speak to every possible circumstance in the present. Therefore, after the Bible (and always subordinate to the Bible), we turn to the chorus of the Apostolic Church Fathers, insomuch as they do not speak contrary to God's Word written. Anglicans believe those closest to Jesus and the Apostles had the clearest view of Christian life and practice. Finally, and always subordinate to Holy Scripture, we turn to the "Anglican Formularies", that is the Book of Common Prayer (1662 and its faithful lineage), The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, the 1662 Ordinal, and the Book of Homilies. When Anglicans seek to faithfully engage the world or engage reason for a problem or question, we first turn to Scripture, then the Church Fathers, and finally the formularies. To take a deeper dive into the formularies, click the buttons below.

Anglican Formularies & Holy Scripture

The Articles of Religion

Browne's Exposition of the 39 Articles

Book of Homilies

What is Anglican worship like?

Our worship is reverent, biblical, and centered on Jesus Christ. Through the reading and preaching of God’s Word, common prayer, and the faithful administration of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion, we seek to glorify God and equip His people to grow in holiness and love. We warmly welcome all who desire to explore the Christian faith, deepen their walk with Christ, or discover the beauty of historic Anglican worship rooted in the Gospel. All baptized Christians living a lively faith and walking in repentance are affectionately welcome to receive Holy Communion.

A Rookie Guide to Anglican Worship

Why do you use a liturgy?

Anglican worship follows a structured form known as a liturgy that can be found in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). The BCP is Holy Scripture arranged for prayer and public worship. The word “liturgy” simply means “the work of the people.” People participate in worshipping God in our services... it isn't something to watch, it is something to do. Our liturgy is drawn largely from Scripture and has been shaped by centuries of faithful Christian worship. The Liturgy helps us worship God reverently, hear His Word, confess our faith, pray together, and receive the Sacraments in an orderly and meaningful way.

The REC Book of Common Prayer

What do Anglicans Believe about the Bible?

We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God, contain all things necessary for salvation, and are the rule and ultimate standard of faith.

Holy Scripture is our highest authority in matters of faith and practice and serves as the standard by which all teaching and doctrine are measured. Nothing can be required of someone for salvation that is not clearly stated in God's Holy Word.

Holy Scripture in the Anglican Tradition

What are the Sacraments?

A sacrament is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace, instituted by Christ as a means through which we receive that grace and a pledge assuring us of it.

Following the teaching of Christ and the apostolic tradition, we recognize Holy Baptism and Holy Communion as the two Sacraments of the Gospel ordained by Jesus Christ for His Church. Through these means of grace, God brings us into new life in Christ and strengthens and nourishes our faith.

On the Sacraments

Who may receive Holy Communion?

All Christians who have been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, who trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and who come with repentance and a lively faith are welcome to receive Holy Communion with reverence.

Those not receiving Communion are invited to come forward for a blessing or remain seated in prayer.

A Rookie Guide to Holy Communion

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