Tag: Covenants

COVENANT 10 – SHARING OUR COMMON RULE To deepen understanding of our shared life, local chapters (“chapters” due to the monastic practice of reading chapters of the rule) read a section of the Common Rule at each meeting. Additionally, individual members and cell groups are encouraged to dedicate time to…

COVENANT 9 – THEY DEVOTED THEMSELVES The Sacramental Community of the Coworkers of Christ fosters a dynamic and growing community through a two-pronged approach, drawing strength from both tradition and innovation. The Community recognizes the enduring power of established apostolic works. Retreats, missions, preaching, education, and worship services serve as…

COVENANT 8 – BY WISDOM A HOUSE IS BUILT The Coworkers of Christ embrace a flexible living structure. Individuals and families can choose to live in cell groups or hermitages, separate from a central location. Conversely, those living in close proximity can form local chapters that meet regularly. However, the…

COVENANT 6 – A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLES The Coworkers of Christ fosters a strong sense of unity despite its potentially dispersed nature. This unity is rooted in a shared commitment to Christ and our Common Rule. All members, having professed the same Common Rule, are considered consecrated to God and…

COVENANT 5 – PREACHING TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH The Coworkers of Christ embrace a global mission, driven by the Gospel’s call to spread the “Good News” and the teachings of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.  This mission takes the form of establishing communities and carrying…

COVENANT 4 – OBLIGATIONS OF THE COWORKERS OF CHRIST What is the duty of all Christians? “The duty of all Christians is to follow Christ; to come together week by week for corporate worship; and to work, pray, and give for the spread of the kingdom of God.” — The…

COVENANT 3 – OUR CONFESSION OF FAITH We trust in the One Living God, present in all reality, the Source of all creation and creativity. We experience this Creator God in a way that transcends hate, injustice, conflict, sickness and death.   We recognize the True Presence and work of the…

COVENANT 2 – OUR CORE DOCTRINE The Coworkers of Christ find the heart of our faith in the transformative revelation of God through Jesus Christ, His Son. We are a community dedicated to sharing this profound truth with the world. We hold steadfast to the belief in the Trinity –…

COVENANT 1 – OUR CORE PRINCIPLES Our life together is guided by these core principles: God’s will is paramount. We strive to follow His plan as revealed through Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Church is our family. As the embodiment of Christ’s love, it fulfills our…