Sacraments

Sacraments: the rites instituted by Jesus, the creeds, practices, and teachings of Christian tradition.

"Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”  And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." Matthew 26:26,27

 

Philip Jones, Lead Bishop of AMiA explains the place of the Sacraments within the three streams of an abundant life.

Below the video are more resources related to the Scriptures.

Between Two Traditions: Anglican Views on Holy Communion

In the Anglican Communion, Holy Communion is both an encouragement to the journeying Christian and a celebration of the communion each Christian has with the Trinitarian God we worship, as well as with one another.  

How I Found Myself in The Confession

God doesn’t hate sin because sin is bad for Him. Sin grieves God because it is His creatures willfully turning away from that perfect love, and toward their own destruction.

The Sacramental Imagination

The sacramental imagination brings together an affirmation and appreciation for the goodness of creation with an abiding awe of the mystery of Christ incarnate.

How to Talk About the Sacraments Without Scaring People Away

Here are three principles that will help us all as we seek to communicate the great blessings our tradition has to offer in its sacramental life.