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On this page is the most recent information concerning intercommunion and other relationships between the United Episcopal Church of North American and other Anglican groups.
Relationship with Anglican Catholic Church
Communion Agreement between the ACC and the UECNA
Relationship with APCK
Congratulations from the clergy and people of the United Episcopal Church of North America have been communicated to Archbishop James Provence, newly elected Archbishop of the Anglican Province of Christ the King. There is an active inter-Communion Agreement between the UECNA and the APCK.
Original Text, Archbishop's Pastoral Letter, Trinity II 2007 A.D.
The following is the original text of Archbishop Reber's Pastoral Letter on the 30th anniversary of the Continuing Church, Trinity II 2007 A.D.
Behold, how good an joyful a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Ps. 133:1
The verse from this short but powerful psalm really expresses the feeling of excitement I have as those of us from the “Chamber’s Connection” begin to come into and work toward full communion with one another. It’s a most joyful thing to contemplate and I truly believe that the Holy Spirit will bless us, the ACC, APCK & UECNA, in ways we can hardly believe now possible, as we work, pray and worship together. We must only keep in mind that the “Brethren” means those who share all the tenants of the Catholic Faith and that as Brethren we also will have some differences in practice in non-essentials but can and will, as brothers, share our togetherness all the while valuing our individually. I am truly excited about the unity being built and am inviting all who read this message to pray earnestly every day for the Bishops, clergy and people of our church families.
ALMIGHTY and Everliving God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth; Mercifully hear our prayers, and grant to the United Episcopal Church, the Anglican Province of Christ the King and the Anglican Catholic Church all things needful for our spiritual welfare [ministers to labour in our portions of your vineyards, churches complete in the beauty of holiness]. Strengthen and confirm the faithful; protect and guide the children; visit and relieve the sick; turn and soften the wicked; arouse the careless; recover the fallen; restore the penitent. Remove all the hindrances to the advancement of thy truth; and bring all to be of one heart and mind within the fold of Thy Holy Church; to the honour and glory of they blessed Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
++ Stephen C. Reber Sr.
Presiding Bishop
Relationship with Holy Catholic Church-Anglican Rite
The UECNA does not have a Communion agreement with the HCC-AR and has no official relationship of any kind with the HCC-AR.
The following is a statement by Archbishop Reber, February 27, 2008 A.D.
"Just in case you are interested. It was only a matter of courtesy that Bishop McNeley asked to take part in the Consecration of the former Suffragan. He walked in and asked to join in. Had the priest's former Roman Catholic Bishop been present, he would have been, by courtesy, invited. Later on, the Suffragan asked if he could help resolve an issue between the HCC and another jurisdiction. A resolution resulted; however, we did not request to sign nor was the UECNA requested to sign or enter into any agreement with this group. Nor was the resolution signed by any other Anglican group.
I actually do not know the names of any but three of the bishops and have no idea who their Archbishop or Presiding Bishop is. I have no idea who their officers are, or if they have Canons or a Constitution."
++Stephen C. Reber, Sr., Presiding Bishop
United Episcopal Church of North America
If you have questions about this matter, you may contact Archbishop Reber at (704) 871-0272.
