ARTICLE V – WORSHIP, FAITH, & ORDER Section 1. Statement of Belief Section 2. Sacramental Acts The Coworkers of Christ recognizes seven sacraments, special acts established by Jesus Christ. These sacraments are seen as an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace, channels of God’s grace, flowing…
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ARTICLE IV – SERVANT LEADERSHIP
ARTICLE IV – SERVANT LEADERSHIP Section 1. The General Gathering The Sacramental Community of the Coworkers of Christ will convene a General Gathering annually at a time and place announced by the General Council. This gathering brings together all of the Community, Friends, Companions, Professed, and Confessed alike to worship,…
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Eligibility Membership in the Sacramental Community of the Coworkers of Christ is open to all baptized Christians who: Affirm the core beliefs and practices of the Community, as outlined in the Common Rule. Seek to live a life dedicated to God and service, in…
ARTICLE II – MISSION STATEMENT
ARTICLE II – MISSION STATEMENT To be and make coworkers of Jesus Christ within an authentic sacramental community for the blessing of the world. To bind together communities for the purpose of sharing in the sacramental worship of God within the historic Christian tradition, and to make God’s love known…
ARTICLE I – NAME
ARTICLE I – NAME Section 1. Name The name of this community shall be the SACRAMENTAL COMMUNITY OF THE COWORKERS OF CHRIST heretofore known also as the or the “Coworkers of Christ,” “Sacramental Community Church(es,)” the “Church,” “Community,” or simply the “CWC.” Section 2. Affiliated Chapters Each affiliated religious chapter…
PREAMBLE
PREAMBLE The Sacramental Community of the Coworkers of Christ is a fellowship of believers bound by a shared commitment to Jesus Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, and living according to the principles outlined in the Common Rule. These General Statutes establish a framework for the organization and governance of…
COVENANT 22 – PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER THAT YOU MAY BE HEALED
COVENANT 22 – PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER THAT YOU MAY BE HEALED The Sacramental Community of the Coworkers of Christ is guided by three core documents: the Rule, the Covenants, and the General Statutes which constitute the Common Rule. The Common Rule serves as the foundation, outlining the essential principles that…
COVENANT 21 – THE LAST WILL BE FIRST AND THE FIRST WILL BE LAST
COVENANT 21 – THE LAST WILL BE FIRST AND THE FIRST WILL BE LAST Jesus said, “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 14:11 (RSV) Within the Sacramental Community of the Coworkers of Christ, the concept of administration takes on a…
COVENANT 20 – A CHOSEN PEOPLE
COVENANT 20 – A CHOSEN PEOPLE Sacramental ministry within the Coworkers of Christ flows from our understanding of the sacraments as outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace, instituted by Christ to nourish and strengthen our relationship with God. While ordained clergy are essential for celebrating certain sacraments,…
COVENANT 19 – THE ROBE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE GARMENTS OF SALVATION
COVENANT 19 – THE ROBE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE GARMENTS OF SALVATION “Discovering vocation does not mean scrambling toward some prize just beyond my reach but accepting the treasure of true self I already possess. Vocation does not come from a voice out there calling me to be something I…