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Submission declined on 28 December 2025 by Vestrian24Bio (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:
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| Anglican Reformed Catholic Church | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | ARCC |
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Anglican |
| Scripture | Holy Bible |
| Theology | Anglican doctrine |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Bishop | The Rt. Rev. Derek Jones |
| Region | United States |
| Origin | December 24, 2025 Alabama, United States |
| Separated from | Anglican Church in North America |
| Official website | https://www.thearcc.org/ |
The Anglican Reformed Catholic Church (ARCC) is a Christian denomination in the Anglican tradition in the United States. The denomination has been described as "Classic Anglican" and consists of three dioceses covering the eastern and western United States, in addition to providing Anglican chaplaincy endorsements for the Armed Forces of the United States. It is a fully registered 501(c)(3) incorporated in the State of Alabama.[1]
History
[edit]The Anglican Reformed Catholic Church was established in December 2025 by the bishops of the Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy in consultation with the Executive Committee and Futures Planning Group of the JAFC.[2] The denomination was established while the JAFC was facing a legal dispute with the Anglican Church in North America. JAFC Bishop Derek Jones was announced as the leader of the new organization.[3][4] [5]
An inaugural synod of the ARCC took place in Birmingham, Alabama from June 10-12, 2026. This gathering included the formation of a Missionary Diocese of St. Simon of Cyrene and an extension of episcopal care to a Diocese of St. Martin of Tours.[6]
Beliefs
[edit]The ARCC's leaders have described the denomination as "Classic Anglican" in the prayer book tradition of Thomas Cranmer, John Jewel, Lancelot Andrewes, and other Anglican Divines. According to the ARCC's website, the denomination "exists to provide a stable ecclesiastical home for those who love Anglican tradition but seek clear accountability, uncompromised doctrinal standards, and a deep connection to the broader catholic Church."[7]
Structure
[edit]- The Anglican Diocese of Saint Andrew, overseen by the Right Rev. Michael Williams, covers the western United States.
- The Anglican Diocese of Saint Martin of Tours, overseen by the Venerable Vicar General Basil Maduka, covers the eastern United States.
- The Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy, overseen by the Right Revs. Bishops Coadjutor Mark Nordstrom and Marshall MacClellan, serves as an endorsement signatory for Anglican chaplains in the United States Armed Forces.[8]
The ARCC website at first indicated that the denomination had affiliation with the Old Catholic-derived Union of Scranton, but this was quickly repudiated by that body's authorities.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ JAFC Communications Team (24 December 2025). "Derek Jones forms new denomination: Anglican Reformed Catholic Church". Anglican Ink. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ JAFC Communications Team (24 December 2025). "Derek Jones forms new denomination: Anglican Reformed Catholic Church". Anglican Ink. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ Gryboski, Michael (26 December 2025). "Embattled chaplains group forms new denomination named Anglican Reformed Catholic Church". The Christian Post. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ Bumgardner, David. "Anglican schisms continue: The splintering of the splinter". Baptist News Global. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ Walton, Jeffrey. "Anglican Chaplains Face Choice as Bishop Departs". juicyecumenism.com. Institute for Religion and Democracy. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ "Anglican Reformed Catholic Church Holds Historic First Synod in Birmingham". virtueonline.org. David Virtue. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Gryboski, Michael (26 December 2025). "Embattled chaplains group forms new denomination named Anglican Reformed Catholic Church". The Christian Post. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ Virtue, David (25 December 2025). "JAFC BISHOPS FORM NEW ANGLICAN DENOMINATION. The Anglican Reformed Catholic Church will be led by Bishop Derek Jones". Virtue Online. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ Coles, Arlie; Gaffin, Greta. "Suspended ACNA Bishop Founds Breakaway Church". The Living Church. The Living Church Foundation. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
External links
[edit]- Official Website
- Not in the Communion directory from Anglicans Online on predecessors of ecclesiastical situation
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