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Church in Wales

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Overview

The Church in Wales is an Anglican church serving Wales and part of the Anglican Communion.

History

It became disestablished from the Church of England in 1920, while retaining the historic diocesan and episcopal pattern.

Beliefs and emphases

It shares Anglican Scripture, creedal, sacramental, and episcopal commitments, expressed through its own provincial life and bilingual Welsh and English context.

Worship and practice

Worship uses authorised liturgies and ranges from Eucharistic and cathedral traditions to parish evangelical and contemporary forms.

Organisation and life

It is governed by bishops, dioceses, a Governing Body, and provincial institutions.

Relationships

Broader traditions