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Welcome to
the 'On Call Clergy' (UK) web site.
UK
Registered Charity No.1117867 |
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web
site
last updated 29.06.2009
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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 members (currently around 30 priests, ministers, pastors
and those from religious orders, 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 body.
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. |
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Take
Christ out into the community,
Take
the faith where it matters. |
Will
you? |
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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. |
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Treat
all as if they were Christ himself,
Respond
as Christ himself would respond. |
Can you? |
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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 war, natural
disaster or poverty in the UK and in the wider world. |
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'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.
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1. Introduction |
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11. Vestments |
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2. Work |
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12. Continued formation |
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3. Being part
of the One Church |
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13. Holy Orders |
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4. Working in
the community |
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14. Membership
of the Order |
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5. Liturgy |
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15. Overseas Provinces |
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6. Prayer |
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16. Resignation
from the Order |
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7. The Bible |
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8. The place of
‘the traditions of the church’. |
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9. Language usage |
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10. Authority
within the Order |
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current news
and features menu
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Religious liberty of
Christians is being eroded.
The Christian
Institute is a nondenominational Christian charity committed to
upholding the truths of the Bible.
Check out what
is says about the erosion of Christian liberty
in England
and Wales.
http://www.christian.org.uk/rel_liberties/index.htm |
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Posted 22.06.2009
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Welcome
News From Kenya:
congratulations
It is my hope
that this mail finds you in good health, for this our prayer for you. May
I take this opportunity to to sincerely thank you for your support
and prayers for my wedding. Please
just know that we are so grateful for your support.
God has enabled
us again to be happy, my children are happy and both
the church and its ministry are
revived again.
Please
continue tp pray for us. May
God richly bless you.
Yours in Christ.
Pastor Kimawachi. |
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Posted 19.05.2009
Greetings
to Pastor Michael Lynch, who recently e-mailed. Michael is the
ordained pastor of a small non-denominational church near Lowell,
Massachusetts, USA, and his ministry is very much in the style of 'On
Call' . A visit to the Nashoba Grace Community Church web site is
well worth a visit - you may well get some ideas about extending your
own Christian ministry in serving in the community. Click
this link.
Posted 10.05.2009
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Project
completion India:
A project
to supply clean water to a village in India has now been completed in
partnership with On Call, the India Christian Mission Church and the
local community. Click this link for
further information. |
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Posted 19.02.2009
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The Leyland
Eagles |
The Leyland
Eagles Motor Cycle Club, Leyland, Lancs, are sponsors of the Charity
and raise money rallies and special events throughout the year, to
which the Charity owes its gratitude.
If you would
like to know more about the Leyland Eagles, contact Bishop Michael,
their On Call chaplain, on mobile 07889 380 398 or vist their website
at www.eaglesmcc.com |
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 In
the current economic
climate, a useful
source
of information for members regarding assisting
others access services and benefits advice - many useful documents
and claims forms are downloadable and also an on-line benefits
advisor is available from the DWP website home page. The Order has
been listed on the DWP/COI Publicity Register as an NGO service
provider for a number of years now.
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From
the Canadian Bible Society, some beautiful presentations of
scripture with music and pictures.Take a few moments to enjoy at
least one of these before starting your day. |
Free Flash e-Scriptures
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quick
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The Order |
The Gospel |
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code of professional conduct of members |
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the gospel of
Christ Jesus |
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frequently
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a word from the bible |
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community identity products |
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clergy identity check |
Wedding
blessings (Yorks area) |
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new directions |
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wedding blessing locations in Yorkshire |
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founding vision
of the Order |
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wedding
blessing resources |
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so why an Order? |
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St Leonard's graphics |
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legal issues
regarding use of web site |
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St Leonard's Chapel |
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members secure pages |
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member group links |
Further information |
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personal note +Ian |
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Kibera
background page. |
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Kibera and
Kitale ministry |
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Registered
Charity |
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Children's
Centre pictures |
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registered
charity information |
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charity trustees - minutes of the
last meeting |
Pause
for thought |
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pause for thought |
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Easter Message |
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what do you see? |
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prayer page |
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Articles |
Complaints Procedure |
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bereavement
awareness for priests |
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complaints
procedure |
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celebrating at
other churches |
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contracts
and service agreements |
Feedback Form |
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vestments |
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active feedback
form page (updated) |
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conscience,
canon and the Holy Spirit |
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Your visit is much
appreciated. Please e-mail if
you experienced any problems with the web site.
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(c) The Province and Jurisdiction for On Call Ministry and its member
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