JOIN THE WORLD FEDERATION OF ORTHODOX AND APOSTOLIC CHURCHES

“Restoring Communion by Returning to the Ancient Definitions of Faith and Practice” 

Identifying the Need 

Are you seeking a way to grow organically while balancing the local needs of your community with the global call for communion and fellowship? The World Federation of Orthodox and Apostolic Churches offers a unique platform for small Orthodox and Catholic Churches to connect, hold each other accountable for morality and practice, and maintain their local hierarchies and indigenous traditions. Our federation enables churches to be fully missional and flexible in a post-Christian, post-Western, post-modern global order.

Benefits of Joining the Federation

1. Strengthened Fellowship and Communion: By joining our federation, you will be part of a global network of churches committed to restoring ancient Christian definitions of faith and practice. This fellowship promotes unity without compromising local autonomy.

2. Moral and Doctrinal Accountability: Our covenant ensures that all member churches adhere to a shared standard of biblical morality and family values. This collective commitment upholds the integrity and witness of the Church in a rapidly changing world.

3. Preservation of Local Hierarchies: Each member church maintains its local governance and practices. Our federation respects and supports the diversity of local traditions while promoting doctrinal and moral consistency.

4. Missional Flexibility: In an era of rapid cultural shifts, our structure allows member churches to respond effectively to local needs while staying connected to a broader, supportive community.

5. Ecumenical Gatherings: Participate in our tri-annual ecumenical conferences, designed to foster dialogue, learning, and mutual encouragement. These gatherings can be attended in person or online, providing a space for shared worship and collaboration.

6. Financial and Administrative Transparency: Our federation operates with fiscal accountability and transparency, ensuring that resources are managed responsibly and ethically.

Membership Criteria

- Nicene Doctrinal Commitment: Affirmation of the Nicene Creed and adherence to its theological tenets.

- Morality and Christian Family Covenant: Commitment to biblical morality and traditional family values.

- Ancient Liturgies: Use of one of the ancient liturgies of the Church.

- Apostolic Succession: Demonstrable, valid Roman, Orthodox, or Oriental Apostolic Succession.

- Fiscal Accountability: Adherence to transparent financial practices and local synodal governance.

- Annual Membership Fee: A nominal yearly fee of $99 per church or $33 per individual membership is asked to cover administrative expenses is asked.

Who Can Join?

We welcome churches with unbroken Catholic, Polish National Catholic, Orthodox, Oriental, and Church of the East Orders that conform to our faith, practice, and biblical morality. Protestant groups, including Reformed Anglicans, Lutherans, and Calvinists, are invited to join as individuals or laymen, participating in our federation as individual observers.

Why Join?

In a world where both local and global challenges demand robust responses, the World Federation of Apostolic and Orthodox Churches provides a dynamic platform for mutual support, doctrinal clarity, and moral integrity. By joining, your church will gain access to a vibrant network of like-minded communities, committed to the ancient faith and poised to make a significant impact in the modern world.

Contact Us

For more information about joining the World Federation of Apostolic and Orthodox Churches, please contact our membership coordinator, Bp. Joseph, at BpJoseph@theVicariate.com. Together, let us work towards restoring communion by returning to the ancient definitions of our faith.

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