ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Anglican Church in North America

Hey kiddo! So, there's this thing called the Anglican Church in North America. The Anglican Church is a type of Christian church, kind of like the ones you might see in your neighborhood.

But, the Anglican Church is special because it started in England a long, long time ago. A man named Henry VIII wanted to divorce his wife, but the Pope (the big boss of the Catholic Church) said no. So, Henry decided to start his own church where he could do whatever he wanted! That's how the Anglican Church came to be.

Now, fast forward to North America - a bunch of people who belong to the Anglican Church in North America wanted to have their own group separate from the Anglican Church that's still based in England. They had some disagreements with the leaders of the Anglican Church in England about certain things, like how to run the church and what to believe.

So, these North American Anglicans decided to form their own church called the Anglican Church in North America. It's still part of the Anglican Church, but it's like a different branch.

They have their own bishops and priests who lead their churches, and they still practice the same things that the Anglican Church does - like reading the Bible, praying, and singing hymns.

So, that's basically what the Anglican Church in North America is! It's like a group of people who believe in God and follow the teachings of the Bible, but they've formed their own special club.