what is an anglican church

An Anglican Church is a Christian church that follows the teachings and practices of the Church of England. Anglicanism is a Western Christian tradition that developed from the practices, liturgy, and identity of the Church of England following the English Reformation. Anglicans are Christians who believe in the authority of the Bible, the ancient Catholic Church, and the Apostolic constitution of the Church. Anglicanism is a worldwide body of Christians responding to God's revelation through Jesus Christ. Anglicanism brings together the authority of the Bible, the historic faith, and the beauty of structured prayer and liturgy. The Anglican Church in North America is the fourth largest province in the Anglican Communion, with 30 dioceses and over 1,000 congregations serving approximately 134,000 members.