This document provides a question and answer format overview of the Anglican Communion, detailing its structure, membership, and historical background. It addresses common questions about the number of Anglicans worldwide, the historical roots of Anglicanism, and the governance of the Communion.
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.