not a confessional church and that its doctrine must be sought elsewhere—notably in the Book of Common Prayer! There is little understanding, even among those who support the retention of the Articles, of what they are or of why they matter for the church. This book is intended to show that, despite their apparent shortcomings, the Articles are indeed the church’s confession of faith and that they remain indispensable to its mission and identity in the world. It is possible to argue that they should