New Devotional Resource Highlights 1700th Anniversary of the Nicene Creed
The Church of England has introduced a new devotional guide to commemorate a significant theological milestone: the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. This release offers an opportunity for reflection on the enduring significance of this pivotal declaration of faith.
The booklet, titled We Believe: Exploring the Nicene Creed, aims to serve churches, study groups, and individuals interested in delving into the historical and contemporary relevance of the creed.
Published by Church House Publishing, We Believe presents a 24-day devotional journey through the Nicene Creed, complete with Biblical readings, insights, prayers, and questions for reflection. This resource is crafted to enhance understanding and strengthen faith within the Church of England and beyond.
Available in hard copy, the booklet can be purchased singly or in sets of ten, making it suitable for various settings such as home gatherings, sermon series, or confirmation classes.
The reflections are also accessible via the Church of England’s Everyday Faith app, providing digital access to the devotional content.
In addition to the booklet, churches are encouraged to utilize supplementary materials throughout 2025, including social media packs, posters, and graphics available for download by account holders at AChurchNearYou.com.
This year commemorates the First Council of Nicaea held in AD 325, a crucial moment in the history of Christianity. Emperor Constantine convened this council to unify his divided empire, while the attending bishops sought to address the theological controversy of Arianism, which questioned Jesus Christ’s divine nature.
The outcome was the Nicene Creed, later expanded in AD 381, which stands as a declaration of faith in the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and affirms Christ as the source of salvation and hope.
The creed also emphasizes the belief in a universal Church founded on apostolic teachings, open to all, and affirms the practice of one baptism for forgiveness and the hope of resurrection and eternal life.
Recited across Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and many Protestant services globally, the Nicene Creed continues to be a foundational expression of faith, bridging diverse theological and cultural perspectives.
The new devotional invites believers to rediscover the core doctrines of Christian faith and contemplate the significance of declaring “We believe.”
The Bishop of Lichfield and Chair of the Church of England’s Liturgical Commission, Dr. Michael Ipgrave, noted: “The Nicene Creed has been a cornerstone of Christian belief for 1,700 years – a statement of faith that connects us not only to one another, but also to generations before us as well as to Christians across the world today.
“We Believe is a timely and beautifully written resource that will help churches explore this historic creed afresh, inviting reflection, deepening discipleship, and opening space for theological discovery.
“I warmly commend it to parishes, groups, and individuals across the Church.”
This article was originally written by www.christiantoday.com
