THE COMMON RULE: THE RULE, COVENANTS, & GENERAL STATUTESOF THE SACRAMENTAL COMMUNITY OF THE COWORKERS OF CHRIST Adopted at the 2nd General Gathering May 4th 2006 Meeting in Ozark Missouri, updated by the General Gathering in 2007, 2010, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025 and approved in 2025 by the 20th…
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OUR SCRIPTURAL MANDATE
OUR SCRIPTURAL MANDATE The Beatitudes According to the Gospel of St. Matthew 5:3-12 (NRSV) Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek,for they will inherit the earth.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for…
THE LITANY OF PEACE
THE LITANY OF PEACE Lord, Heavenly Father help us to become peacemakers, that we may be called, “The Children of God.” Lord, hear our prayer, and grant us Thy peace. Lord, Heavenly Father, help us purge ourselves of those attributes which make not for peace but which set the stage…
THE COLLECT FOR PURITY
THE COLLECT FOR PURITY Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our…
THE PRAYER OF THE COWORKER OF CHRIST
THE PRAYER OF THE COWORKER OF CHRIST O God:Give me strength to live another day;Let me not turn coward before its difficulties or prove recreant to its duties;Let me not lose faith in other people;Keep me sweet and sound of heart, in spite of ingratitude, treachery, or meanness;Preserve me from…
THE PRAYER OF THE COMMUNITY
THE PRAYER OF THE COMMUNITY Father Almighty, God most high, God of hosts, Lord of the world, invisible, incorruptible, immortal, perfect, and merciful; God of the earth, of fire, of the waters, of the great winds, of the shining stars; God who made the world: Draw near and bend down…