What we believe

Celtic Anglicanism blends core Anglican beliefs (Bible as authority, Trinity, Creeds, Sacraments) with an emphasis on ancient Celtic spirituality, focusing on nature, simple living, contemplative prayer, and a deep connection to creation, using elements like Celtic saints, Gaelic chants, and nature imagery in worship, offering a spiritually rich, less formal, and contextually-rooted faith within the wider Anglican Communion. 

Core Anglican Beliefs (Shared with Celtic Tradition)

• God & Scripture: Belief in the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) and the Bible as the ultimate authority for faith and life.
• Creeds: Acceptance of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds as essential statements of faith.
• Sacraments: Recognition of Baptism and Holy Communion (Eucharist) as central sacraments, seeing Christ's presence spiritually in the Eucharist.
• Worship: Regular, communal praise and prayer, often following liturgical patterns, with the Eucharist being a key focus. 

Distinctive Celtic Elements

• Nature & Creation: A strong emphasis on God's presence in nature, using elements like fire, water (sacred wells), and natural imagery in worship.
• Contemplation: Deep appreciation for contemplative prayer, silence, and simple living, drawing from early Celtic monastic traditions.
• Celtic Saints: Honoring figures like St. Patrick, St. Columba, and Irish saints, incorporating their prayers (like from the Carmina Gadelica).
• Liturgical Flavor: Use of older liturgies (like the Stowe-Lorrha missal), Gaelic chants, and a more visceral, less formal style of worship.
• Historical Roots: A connection to the indigenous Christian heritage of Britain and Ireland before Roman influence, though often romanticized. 

In Practice
A Celtic Anglican service might feel more grounded in the natural world, feature Celtic crosses, use Gaelic blessings, focus on storytelling, and emphasize community and hospitality, providing a spiritually deep, yet accessible experience within the broader Anglican family.