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Resources for Affiliation

  • Authorities, Declarations, & Affirmations

    Links to the Authorities, Declarations, and Affirmations of the Reformed Episcopal Church

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  • Our Mission Statement

    "Built upon the foundation of the authoritative Word of God...."

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  • REC Book of Common Prayer

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  • REC Constitution & Canons

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  • Important Resolutions

    - Christian Sexual Ethics
    - The Sanctity of Human Life

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  • Documents for Clergy Transfer

    - Transfer process (pdf)

    - Application for Clergy (pdf)

  • Documents for Parish Transfer

    - Parish Reception Packet (pdf)

  • Contact our Affiliation Office

    The Most Rev. Ray R. Sutton
    c/o Church of the Holy Communion
    17405 Muirfield Dr., Dallas, TX 75287

    Phone: 972-248-6505
    Email: JoinTheREC@rechurch.org

Affiliation

Joining the Reformed Episcopal Church

We would like to thank you for your interest in becoming a Reformed Episcopalian. Below you will find sections regarding membership within the Reformed Episcopal Church - Individuals, Clergy, and Parishes. Depending on your status, certain forms and requirements may need to be completed.

INDIVIDUALS

The first step for individuals is to find a Reformed Episcopal parish in your area. If there are no parishes in your vicinity, you may email the affiliation office JoinTheREC@rechurch.org for further options.

Parish Directory
 

When you find a parish, contact the local pastor and he will be able to instruct you in the process. A Letter of Transfer from your prior parish is standard practice (if available). If you are not baptized or confirmed, the local pastor will aid you in preparations for both baptism and confirmation.

CLERGY

The transfer of Clergy credentials involves a process of application, examination, reception, and in some cases regularization of orders. Transfers are subject to the approval of the Diocesan Bishop and the Standing Committee. Depending on each individual's situation, other requirements may be necessary.

Below are links for the Transfer Process and Clergy Application. Please print, complete, and forward the application to Bishop Sutton's office. His contact information is on the right of this screen.

Transfer Process (.pdf)
Clergy Application (.pdf)

PARISHES

The Reformed Episcopal Church has a three-level process for parish affiliation. Throughout the stages of affiliation the Bishop in charge of the geographical area in which the parish exists will oversee the process. We offer a complete document with forms explaining the process in further detail. It may be viewed from the link below.

Parish Reception Packet (.pdf)

Presiding Bishop
 

  • Office of the Presiding Bishop
    The Most Rev. Ray R. Sutton
    c/o Church of the Holy Communion
    17405 Muirfield Dr.
    Dallas, Texas 75287
  • PresidingBishop@rechurch.org
  • (972) 248-6505

Chaplaincy Office
 

  • Office of Chaplaincy Endorser
    The Rev. Canon Robert Gresser
    6313 Tucker Dr.
    Weatherford, Texas 76085
  • chaplaincy@rechurch.org
  • 915-526-8532

Board of Pensions & Relief
Episcopal Recorder

  • Pensions & Relief / Episcopal Recorder
    The Reformed Episcopal Church
    200 Glen Gary Drive
    Havertown, PA 19083
     
  • Pensions: pensions@rechurch.org
    Episcopal Recorder: publications@rechurch.org
  • (610) 449-6267
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