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| Field | Church of England |
|---|---|
| Type | Church |
| Origin | 16th century England |
| Overview | The Church of England is the Anglican church established in England and the mother church of the Anglican Communion. |
| History | Its Reformation settlement combined continuity with ancient episcopal structures and reformed doctrine; later evangelical, catholic, liberal, charismatic, and other currents developed within it. |
| Beliefs and emphases | Its formularies include Scripture, the historic creeds, the Thirty-nine Articles, and the Book of Common Prayer, interpreted alongside contemporary synodical life. Members and churches hold a wide range of churchmanship. |
| Worship and practice | Parish worship ranges from Prayer Book and Common Worship services to contemporary evangelical and charismatic patterns. Baptism and the Eucharist are central. |
| Organisation and life | It is episcopal, organised through parishes, dioceses, provinces, and the General Synod, with the monarch as Supreme Governor. |
| Broader traditions | Anglicanism |
| Variants | — |
| Related | — |
| Contrasting positions | — |