This document is a draft for discussion regarding an Anglican Covenant. It outlines the shared beliefs and commitments of the Churches of the Anglican Communion, emphasizing unity, faith, and the mission of the Church. The draft includes references to biblical texts and historic Anglican formularies.
The Anglican Communion Office (ACO) is the official secretariat of the Anglican Communion – a worldwide network of Anglican churches, in over 165 countries. The ACO connects member churches, encourages global mission, fosters Christian unity, promotes ecumenism and amplifies Anglican advocacy.
The ACO also supports and facilitates the ‘Instruments of Communion’: The Anglican Consultative Council, The Lambeth Conference, the Primates’ Meeting and the Archbishop of Canterbury.