Tag: Sacramental Community of the Coworkers of Christ
ARTICLE X – COMPLIANCE AND SEVERABILITY
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 IX – DISSOLUTION
ARTICLE IX – DISSOLUTION In the unforeseen event of the Community’s dissolution, any remaining assets will be distributed to a charitable organization aligned with the Community’s mission, as determined by the General Council and or the Minister General.
ARTICLE VIII – AMENDMENTS
ARTICLE VIII – AMENDMENTS These General Statutes may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the voting members, following a proposal submitted to the General Gathering and a period of discussion within the Community.
ARTICLE VII – SAFEGUARDING THE COMMUNITY
ARTICLE VII – SAFEGUARDING THE COMMUNITY Section1: Establishment of a Board of Disciplinary Action The Coworkers of Christ prioritize the safety and well-being of all members. This includes maintaining clear guidelines for addressing misconduct and upholding a fair disciplinary process. The General Gathering may establish a Board of Disciplinary Action…
ARTICLE VI – MINISTRY
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
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
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…