Truro Anglican Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Jamie Brown (Rector, since September 2022)

Founded 1843

Denomination Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) — Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic

Service Times Sundays: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (see website for current schedule)

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website truroanglican.com

Pastor Credentials B.A. Psychology, George Mason University; M.A. Religion, Reformed Theological Seminary; ordained priest, Anglican Church in North America (ACNA)

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

ACNA + 39 Articles + Nicene/Apostles' Creeds recited in liturgy — explicit Trinitarian orthodoxy.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

ACNA Jerusalem Declaration affirms Scripture's supreme authority; 39 Articles explicit on Scripture sufficiency.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Homepage lists 'men's and women's programs' under ministries — dedicated men's programming confirmed.

Strong

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

39 Articles affirm justification by faith alone (Article XI); ACNA evangelical soteriology.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

ACNA male-only presbyterate/episcopate in most dioceses; Truro departed TEC specifically over female ordination — gender clarity is core identity.

Male-only ordination (ACNA policy); Truro departed TEC specifically over female ordination — gender clarity is central to their identity

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Rector Jamie Brown confirmed via homepage; ACNA affiliation implied by 'Anglican' identity.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Rector Brown has Reformed Theological Seminary M.A. — expect theologically serious preaching within Anglican liturgical frame.

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Truro founded The Lamb Center (homeless ministry) in 1992 — decades of embedded community mission.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Truro paid institutional cost to leave TEC over biblical sexuality — congregation with demonstrated cultural courage.

Strong

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

ACNA Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic — 39 Articles + Book of Common Prayer confessional accountability.

Strong

Assessment

Truro Anglican Church is one of the great orthodox Anglican congregations in Northern Virginia. Founded 1843, it has a rich history including connection to national leaders (George Mason was a parishioner of the historic Truro parish). After departing The Episcopal Church over homosexuality and female ordination, Truro joined ACNA and has continued its legacy of faithful biblical Anglicanism. Rector Jamie Brown (since 2022) brings Reformed theological training from RTS combined with Anglican liturgical practice. The Lamb Center (founded 1992 by Truro) demonstrates a long legacy of gospel-motivated community service. Three Sunday services, including an early service — a sign of serious congregational life. For a man wanting orthodox Anglican liturgy, doctrinal clarity, and a congregation with institutional courage, Truro Anglican is excellent.

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Sources & Evidence

These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.

[1] Archived snapshot web.archive.org/web/20260310181152/https://truroanglican.…
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