Acts of Uniformity

The Acts of Uniformity were laws passed in England during the 16th and 17th centuries to establish a standard form of worship and church governance after the English Reformation. The most notable were in 1549 and 1552, which introduced the Book of Common Prayer, promoting a uniform approach to Anglican worship. These acts aimed to unify religious practices across England, reducing the influence of Catholicism and ensuring that all English churches followed the same procedures and liturgies. They played a significant role in shaping the Church of England and its identity during a period of religious upheaval.