THE UNION OF OLD SHERBORNE SARUM AND UPPSALA
MEMBERS OF THE UNION
THE ANGLICAN ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE
THE ORDER OF CHRIST OUR MOST HOLY REDEEMER & HEAVENLY KING
THE LUTHERAN ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE
THE DECLARATION OF OLD SHERBORNE SARUM AND UPPSALA
We submit the
DECLARATION OF UNION
as our Witness and Fidelity to
Apostolic Faith and Order
With No Controversy and No Compromise
“UNA VOCA, UNA ECCLESIA.”
With One Voice in Answer to the Call of the Holy Spirit;
In Humility and Gratitude to Those Churchmen of Olde who
Sought Blessing, Peace and Concord among the Churches;
We Honor, Revere, Emulate and Unite With Them,
Embracing Their Profound Theological Works to Guide us
in Our Journey Together Unified in Christ;
THE THIRTEEN ARTICLES ON THE APOSTLES CREED OF 1538
Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
Archbishop of Canterbury of the Church of England
THE CHURCH ORDINANCE OF 1571
“CANON ECCLESIASTICUS”
Archbishop Laurentius Petri
Archbishop of Uppsala of the Church of Sweden;
In Agreement with the Intent and Tenor of these
Venerable Works of Theological Excellence;
We affirm as a United Witness for Christ our desire
to heal the divisions caused by the sin of schism,
That has divided the Body of Christ and
given rise to Strife, Wars and Spiritual Calamity among
Historic Churches who espouse the Primitive Christian Faith.
Our Union Members Profess and Agree;
That the Blood of Christ is
Thicker than the Water of Denominationalism;
That the Sacred Scriptures; the Creeds; the Church Fathers and
the Ecumenical Councils in concert form the
basis for the complete Organic Union among our Members;
That the Historic Episcopate and
Mutual recognition of the Sacraments
binds us as a United Witness for Christ;
That Liturgical Rites and Customs differed greatly
in the Universal Church throughout the Centuries;
That such diversity is not a hindrance for
Christians to come together in Unity;
That in the One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
since the Book of Acts Church Community and onward;
There existed Organic Union among the Churches
without the Docility of Uniformity in non-essentials;
That all Bishops of the Historic Episcopate are
Pares inter Pares ~ Equals Among Equals;
That all Union Members Maintain their Autonomy and
Divine Right of Self Governance;
Laying aside all else for the Expressed Will of Christ;
We have formed the
UNION OF OLD SHERBORNE SARUM AND UPPSALA
to allow the Holy Spirit to be the Guide that
Unites all of our Members to Walk as One;
as we continue our Journey under the Protection
and Splendor of His Almighty Wings.
THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF BISHOPS
Bishops of our Member Churches, Dioceses and Religious Orders
are Welcome as Members of the
Supreme Council of Bishops.
Religious Orders governed by Priests (Presbyters)
having Episcopal like authority will be
counted as Members of the Council.
PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior,
Prince of Peace and King of Kings;
Give us Grace seriously to lay to heart the Great dangers we are
in by our unhappy divisions;
take away from us all hatred and prejudice, and whatsoever
might hinder us from godly Union and Concord;
that there is one but one Body, and one Spirit and
one Hope of our calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism,
one God and Father of us all,
so we may henceforth be all of one heart and of one soul,
United in one Holy Bond of Truth and Peace, of Faith and
Charity, and may with one mind and one mouth Glorify Thee;
Through Jesus our Lord. Amen.
AN INVITATION
The Union of Old Sherborne Sarum and Uppsala is open to
Dioceses, Jurisdictions and Religious Orders who subscribe to the Declaration.
If you would like to explore Walking with Us
as a United Witness to the Book of Acts Christian Community in
Mission, Ministry, Orthodox Belief and Christian Brotherhood;
Use the Contact Form for Information on how to Apply.
THE IDEOLOGY OF THE UNION OF OLD SHERBORNE SARUM & UPPSALA ~
“ESSE QUAM VIDERI ~ SINE CONTROVERSIA ET SINE COMPROMISSO”
“RATHER BE, THAN SEEM TO BE ~ WITHOUT CONTROVERSY AND COMPOMISE”
Mission, Ministry and Accountability:
The Union of Old Sherborne Sarum and Uppsala is committed to Missions,
Parishes, Chaplainies and Corporal Works of Mercy in our Local Communities.
We demand strict Accountability from our Clergy. This requires our Ministers and Laity
to occupy the same physical space in the administration of Word and Sacrament.
Biblical Apostolic Episcopal Oversight:
We hold that the Historic Ministry of Deacons, Priests and Bishops
is the most ancient form of Church Order within the Universal Church.
Bishops possess the fullness of the Ministerial Authority and Shepherd the Flocks
committed to their care with Compassion, Love and Fatherly Oversight.
This Sacred Ministry has been Male in Character since the time of the Apostles.
Females who are called to Church Service are Set Aside as Lay Deaconesses.
We Uphold Traditional Biblical Morality:
Christian Marriage is that Holy Estate that unites one Male and
one Female in a lifelong Covenant between themselves and Almighty God.
Whether Married or Single Christians are expected to live a Chaste lifestyle
in accordance with the Sacred Scriptures.
Our Biblical Formula regarding Church Finances:
The Union of Old Sherborne Sarum and Uppsala does not utilize
digital Crowdfunding to support our Clergy and Ministries.
We are Funded by our Members Tithes and Free Will Offerings. Benefactors,
Local Businesses Providing Goods and Services and other Faith Based
Groups we cooperate with in the Communities we Serve Support us
Financially in Mission and Ministry.
DISCLAIMER:
WE ARE NOT IN COMMUNION WITH OR A PART OF
THE INDEPENDENT SACRAMENTAL MOVEMENT(ISM).
The Thirteen Articles of 1538
The Church Ordinance of 1571
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