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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 Welcome to the 'On Call Clergy' (UK) web site. web site last updated 03.07.2008 Our volunteer members (currently around 30 priests, ministers, pastors and those from religious orders, both men and women), associate members, supporters and friends, are drawn from many traditions 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 outside the traditional denominational boundaries where ever we are needed. 'Take Christ out into the community and meet the people's needs' Will you? The Order's ministry of serving the community is aimed at all in need, regardless of their personal or social circumstance, faith background or ethnic origins. 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. The Order is not a church or a denomination but is an inter-denominational Christian community. It has episcopal, executive and registered charity oversight to ensure that the Order remains both accountable and independent. 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. The Order, although small and with limited resources, seeks to unconditionally assist people who are the victims of war, natural disaster or poverty. Pictures from the Kitale Orphanage and School development, Kenya, which receives support from the Order. Current work includes the substantial development of the water supply on site and planned building work under the direction of Pastor Patrick Kimawachi. The orphanage supports just under 50 children and relies heavily on donations from individuals and organisations from all over the world. If you would like to support this project and others like it, please contact On Call The Order supports a number of projects in UK and overseas. Thank you for both your kindness and your donation. new members welcome All of us are called to some kind of ministry as Christians and God has given each of us gifts and talents to be used in His service. Sometimes this calling to ministry doesn't fit comfortably in a purely denominationally based setting and doesn't get the recognition, encouragement and support it deserve. Does this sound familiar? If you think God is calling you to a ministry which is not restricted by denominational barriers then please do contact the Order. It costs nothing to ask other than a little time and the rewards may prove far greater than could ever be imagined. further information e-mail enquiries Right: one of the specially marked first response vehicles operated by On Call members and carrying the charity logo. Membership can be at any one of five levels; ordinary membership for ordained members and those belonging to recognised religious communities whose calling is accepted as being within the 'On Call' tradition. associate membership for non-clergy members whose ministry has been recognised by the Order and also for those testing their call to ordained ministry third order/supporter for those people who have limited time because of their many commitments but who would like to support the general work and ministry of the Order. charity fundraiser for those whose ministry is in raising funds for the charity and informing others about the charity work the Order is involved in in both the UK and overseas. charity supporter for those people who have limited time because of their many commitments but who would like to support the Order's charity work. further information can be obtained from our 'membership' page '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. (for information about this logo and others used on this web site, click graphic) current news and features menu Reminders for UK members - if you haven't already done so, please return your forms to +Michael and please mark Sunday 2nd November 2008 in your diaries for the Order's AGM (10.30 a.m. until 3.00 p.m.) 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 the gospel of Christ Jesus frequently asked questions Kibera background page. founding vision of the Order Kibera and Kitale ministry so why an Order? Children's Centre pictures new directions a word from the bible. personal note +Ian prayer page other organisation 'on call' pause for thought news stories from across the world (new) what do you see? legal stuff re. this web site wedding blessing locations in Yorkshire . wedding blessing resources (updated) members secure pages (updated) St Leonard's graphics clergy identity check (updated) St Leonard's Chapel help wanted, help offered registered charity information charity trustees - minutes of the last meeting   Other groups within the Province and friends: click logo to link GSC The Good Shepherd Community: supporting, encouraging and teaching about developing prayer skills and ministry. GSC is a member community within the Province and Jurisdiction for On Call Ministry. newly updated - GCH The Guild of Christian Healers: for those who would like share in the support of others involved in this form of ministry. The Guild is a member organisation within the Province and Jurisdiction for On Call Ministry. LCM Little Church Ministries: a small organisation dedicated to providing simple and adaptable liturgies for house groups and small churches. Little Church Ministries is a member community within the Province and Jurisdiction for On Call Ministry. GBCC Gospel Believer's Children's Centre: Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya. Providing schooling, meals and shelter for orphaned children. The Gospel Believer's Children's Centre is a true work of faith in very difficult circumstances. It is managed by one of our members and relies entirely on voluntary donations. . Trauma999 Trauma999: for those wishing to find out more about the problems of Traumatic Stress and also has links to other information points. Trauma999 is a member organisation within the Province and Jurisdiction for On Call Ministry.  KSM Kibera Slum Ministries: the international outreach point for the work of Pastor Patrick Kimawachi and his team and is a development of the work established through the Gospel Believer's Children's Centre, Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya. . St Raphael's   St Raphael's: This church is more than a building; it's also the people who form this small part of a worldwide body of believers in Jesus Christ. No matter who you are, your age, marital status, ethnic origin or where you were born, you are welcome. All are included none excluded.       Your visit is much appreciated. Please e-mail if you experienced any problems with the web site.  copyright (c) 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,2008 The Province and Jurisdiction for On Call Ministry and its member groups unless otherwise stated.