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home page baptisms the Order wedding blessing 'On Call' funerals our members other services our work in the UK membership our work in Kenya admin 1 our work in Canada admin 2 our work elsewhere 1 admin 3 our work elsewhere 2 contact us terms and conditions apply to use of this web site - click link to view Welcome to the 'On Call Clergy' (UK) web site. UK Registered Charity No.1117867 web site last updated 07.11.2009 LEST WE FORGET . . . . . . . . . . The Order's ministry of serving Christ by serving the community is aimed at all in need, regardless of their personal or social circumstances, faith background or ethnic origins. Our volunteer clergy (both men and women), ministry support team members, supporters and friends, are drawn from many traditions, both Protestant and Catholic, within the Christian family and work together as a single, united and highly professional body under a strict code of practice. This great diversity of Christian experience and understanding is one of the Order's unique strengths, enabling us to work where ever we are needed, within and beyond traditional denominational boundaries, in the UK and abroad. OCC is registered with the COI as a NGO service provider. Take Christ out into the community, Take the faith where it matters. Will you? The Order is not a church or a denomination but is a Christian community working out in the community for the community. Our focus is not on maintaining buildings or funding organizational structures but on taking Christ out into the community. Our volunteer members are 'On Call' to serve wherever, whenever needed by individuals, groups, organizations, Christian communities and churches of all denominations by request. The Order is unconditionally non-denominational in its ministry and theological outlook, and its rule, general guidelines and principles and day to day operation reflect this. Treat all as if they were Christ himself,  Respond as Christ himself would respond. Can you? The Order actively encourages the exploration of Christian faith and Christian action. Faith without action has no substance (James 2 v 26 '...faith is lifeless if it doesn't lead to actions' as translated by Nick King SJ). For our members, faith and action go hand in hand. Despite it's limited resources, the Order, as a registered charity, seeks in addition to it's Christian ministry in the community to unconditionally assist people who are the victims of violence, war, natural disaster or poverty in the UK and in the wider world. . the Rule of Simplicity The Rule of Simplicity is the Order's handbook and outlines the basic theology and principles behind the Order's day to day operation. The Rule is about living out the Gospel and responding to need within the community with action and love. Based on Christian service on God's terms, 24-7 not 9 to 5, it is not easy or comfortable reading in the responses and commitments it asks each reader to make, but it is the basic outward expression of membership of the Order allied with a living faith. 1. Introduction 11. Vestments 2. Work 12. Continued formation 3. Being part of the One Church 13. Holy Orders 4. Working in the community 14. Membership of the Order 5. Liturgy 15. Overseas Provinces 6. Prayer 16. Resignation from the Order 7. The Bible 17. 8. The place of ‘the traditions of the church’. 18. 9. Language usage 19. 10. Authority within the Order 20.   documents and downloads . PDF version of the Rule of Simplicity RTF Member's Applications Pack download PDF version of the Members Handbook and Rule RTF Ministry Support Team Application download PDF version 'Prayer - Words and Ideas' PPT (Power Point) 'The Order' Download Adobe Reader (for PDFs) Download Power Point Viewer (CNET) . . current news and features menu in brief Summary of the Order's AGM, 1st November, 2009. +Michael has now retired as the Executive Bishop/president of the Order although he will still remain a member of the Order's Executive Council and will still be active as a member as Episcopi Emeritus. +Michael retains his position as the Chairman of the Charity. Following the Order's AGM, +Ian will now head the Order with the guidance and support of the Executive Council which includes two new members, Rev Diane Hunter and Rev Geoffrey Robinson, both of whom are warmly welcomed. Rev Geoffrey Robinson was asked to act as the Order's spiritual advisor by +Michael prior to his retirement from office. Although Rev Geoffrey Robinson's duties are to be defined more fully by +Ian, they will include preparing a prayer calendar for members and the offering/organizing of training materials/sessions as appropriately requested by either +Ian or by the Executive. Recommendations by Rev John Lycett and Rev Geoffrey Robinson were been accepted at the Order's AGM for trialing service registers over the next twelve months. Rev John Lycett has been asked to act as the Order's archivist and registrar of services. Thanks to all members who attended the AGM, also to Rev Diane Hunter for celebrating Communion but especially to +Michael for his service to the Order. Notes: In the creation of new roles within the Order, it should be remembered that under the Order's Rule, all members are given equal recognition and that roles do not carry official titles or hierarchical position. The Executive will start a series of meetings starting January 2010, beginning a review of the Order. A copy of the proposed areas for review can be found in the members secure area, but all members are welcome to add their suggestions. posted 03.11.09 NSVA Service 20th September, 2009, in the Presence of The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, the Counsellor Michael Wilkes, and his wife The Lady Mayoress, Mrs. Vivienne Wilkes. Also present were Mr.Frank Hood BEM, Chairman of the National Service Veterans Association, together with his wife Pam and Mr John Dolphin, President of The Birmingham Ex. Services Association. Celebrant, Rev Dr David Bennett,OOCC. 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