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Movement19th century · England

Church Army

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Overview

Church Army is an Anglican evangelism and mission society rather than a separate denomination.

History

It was founded in 1882 to support evangelism and social mission in the Church of England and wider Anglican settings.

Beliefs and emphases

It works from an evangelical Anglican basis, training evangelists and encouraging contextual mission, discipleship, and community engagement.

Worship and practice

Its work may include worship, outreach, chaplaincy, church planting, and community projects, shaped by the local setting.

Organisation and life

It is a mission society with commissioned evangelists and charitable structures, not a church polity replacing parishes or dioceses.

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