We are a Diocese of
The International Communion of The Charismatic Episcopal Church
The ICCEC stands squarely on the historic, undisputed teachings of orthodox Christianity as taught by Jesus, spread by the Apostles, defended by the Patriarchs of the Early Church, expressed in the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds, and exemplified by the undivided Catholic Church during the first millennium of its existence. We believe that all these things together contain the substantial deposit of Christian Faith and Order delivered to the Church. Theologically we stand in union with all churches who profess the necessary tenets of Faith as outlined in our San Clemente Declaration of 1999, link below.
The Nicene Creed
Ancient Faith
The Nicene Creed is an ancient statement of faith, developed in the year 325 at the council of Nicaea by the early church fathers. It summarizes and encapsulates many of the beliefs necessary to Christianity and is a solid foundation in terms of orthodox (widely accepted) church doctrine.
We believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
and of all things visible and invisible
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the only Son of God,
begotten from the Father before all ages,
God from God,
Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made;
of the same essence as the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven;
he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,
and was made human.
He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered and was buried.
The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again with glory
to judge the living and the dead.
His kingdom will never end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life.
He proceeds from the Father
and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified.
He spoke through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.
We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look forward to the resurrection of the dead,
and to life in the world to come. Amen.
Consensus Governance
Spirit-Led Leaders
Consensus The objective of consensus government is to hear the voice of the Lord for the church, whether the local Church, the National church, or the International Church.
The Church belongs to God. The Church is the Household and family of God, the Body of Christ, and the Bride for the Bridegroom, and the Temple of the Holy Spirit. As such she is "the pillar and foundation of truth."
Consensus Government is a process, which will be difficult to codify, that opens men and women of God to hear and discern the mind and will of God for His Church. In other words, the Church is not led by men but by the Holy Spirit. The men who are called to sit in Council must, therefore, be men who have proven by their lives and ministries that they are of such Godly character that they can proclaim with Paul – follow me as I follow Christ.
Spirit Led Leadership
Scripture and Version
The Living Word of God
The ICCEC believes that the 66 universally accepted books of the Old and New Testament are the Word of God containing all things necessary unto salvation. With regard to those several works commonly referred to as the Apocrypha or Deutro-Canonical Books, we further reaffirm the position, that while beneficial for education and teaching, they are not considered part of the Canon of Holy Scripture. They may, therefore, be read in public worship, but not used to establish dogma for doctrine.
Bible Version: We hold that Bible translations that are translations of the original Greek and Hebrew are valid for church readings and study. Bible versions that add to or subtract from the original text are not authorized for CEC worship.
The Sacred Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the written Word of God, the chief witness to apostolic teaching, the source of the Church’s nourishment and strength. Scripture is to be understood in light of apostolic tradition and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Where Scripture does not speak, we defer to apostolic tradition.
Orthodoxy & Apostolic Tradition
Where Scripture Does Not Speak...
We Affirm
The Apostles’ Creed as the Baptismal Symbol; and the Nicene Creed as the sufficient statement of the Christian faith.
The Seven Sacraments of the Church, including Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Confession/Reconciliation, Holy Matrimony, Holy Orders, Healing/Unction.
The historic episcopate in Apostolic Succession, the gift of Christ’s authority to the Church and the trustee of the Church’s fidelity to apostolic teaching.
The Charismatic Episcopal Church recognizes that doctrine is not only intellectual assent but a living relationship with Almighty God and His Church. It is incumbent upon the leadership of the Charismatic Episcopal Church to develop and maintain an atmosphere of growth and understanding in theology and doctrine. We adhere to the classical statement of ecumenicity: "In essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty, in all things charity." While celebrating the diversity within orthodoxy, we also strive to avoid a schismatic spirit which would elevate nonessential or nonconsensual beliefs and practices above the Father’s will that there be a spiritual and visible unity of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.
We Believe...
The Ancient Church in Today's Society
We Believe...
In the Sanctity of the Family. Family in integral to the christian faith and should not be devalued, broken, or undermined at any cost.
In the Sanctity of Life. All life is sacred and a gift of God. The CEC was born in the pro life movement and firmly holds to these principles. All children are a blessing from God.
In the sanctity of marriage. Marriage is between a man and a woman: that it is a covenantal relationship between a man and a woman and God. The CEC protects and defends marriage; Holy Matrimony is a sacrament ordained by God. Marriage is a divine picture of the relationship between Christ and his Bride, the Church."Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." Mark 10:9. Divorce is contrary to God’s plan, but we also recognize that in our frail humanity divorce is a fact of life. Divorced persons and those who are divorced and remarried are welcome to receive Holy Communion in the ICCEC.