Tag: Covenants

ARTICLE X – COMPLIANCE AND SEVERABILITY If any provision of these General Statutes is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. If these General Statutes conflict with the laws of any nation or jurisdiction where…

ARTICLE VI – MINISTRY Section 1. Priesthood of All Believers The Coworkers of Christ wholeheartedly affirms the principle of the universal priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:5-10). This means every member is called by God to actively share the Gospel message within the Church and the wider world. Section…

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…

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 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 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 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…