About the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer

Anglican

Our roots are within the Anglican Church throughout the world. In the U.S., we are called "The Episcopal Church;" in other parts of the world, we have different official names. As Christians, we believe that the key element that holds any body together is prayer. We seek to strengthen and unite our worldwide body by encouraging Anglicans to pray with and for each other. This ministry began in 1958, but it seems especially needed today.

Fellowship

Praying together in fellowship is a key to enriching the life of both the individual and the community of faith. We pray together in worship, but the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer helps people extend this commuity of prayer into the rest of the week. Prayer groups, prayer chains, retreats and conferences are all part of the assistance provided by the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer network.

When we began, we did not have the Internet to link us with the worldwide communion. Today, we can access the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, with its daily prayers for specific parts of the communion. In addition, we receive prayer requests via our website that are distributed to intercessors throughout the Communion. Another way the internet facilitates prayer is by providing quick access to the Daily Lectionary (Bible readings that can unite Anglicans in their focus for the day). Please see links to these websites at the left of the home page.

We would like very much to hear from you about how we can improve our ministry. In addition, we would be very happy to publicize on our national website any prayer teachings your church or diocese is planning.

Prayer

Prayer begins in the heart of God, and it has the power to change the world. This means that prayer is a vital business. However, most Christians, when honest, admit that prayer doesn't always come easily to them, especially at the beginning. It may seem like trying to get to know a stranger. Given the proper time and commitment, our relationship with the Lord of the Universe, as known to us through Jesus Christ, will be closer than any human relationship. God is, as some have said before, as close as your breath. It is our job to help you and your church put prayer first. With that in mind, we invite you to become part of the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer.