Ecumenical Relations
Dialogues and Cooperative Relationships
The ECCNA welcomes opportunities for theological conversation, shared worship, and joint mission with other Christian bodies. As our communion grows, we continue to explore new avenues of cooperation with churches that share our sacramental and apostolic commitments.
Our Commitment to Christian Unity
The Episcopal Catholic Church in North America affirms the ancient Christian vision that the Church is called to unity in faith, sacrament, and charity. We seek fellowship with all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and strive to embody the unity for which He prayed: “that they all may be one.” Our ecumenical relationships express our desire to work collaboratively, share sacramental life where appropriate, and witness together to the Gospel.
How Our Ecumenical Relationships Function
Our ecumenical partnerships may include:
Mutual Eucharistic hospitality
Recognition of ministries and apostolic succession
Shared liturgies or joint services
Clergy exchange where appropriate
Collaborative mission, outreach, and community service
Theological dialogue and shared formation opportunities
These relationships are always grounded in charity, mutual respect, and fidelity to the catholic faith.
Contact for Ecumenical Affairs
Ecumenical relations are overseen by the Office of the Presiding Bishop and Primate. Churches or communions interested in dialogue or partnership are invited to contact the ECCNA for further conversation.
Intercommunion reflects our recognition of another church as a valid and faithful expression of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. It does not imply that all teachings, practices, or public positions of our partner churches are identical to those of the Episcopal Catholic Church in North America. Each intercommunion church, communion, or denomination retains its own governance, theological emphases, and pastoral judgments while sharing in the unity of Christ’s sacramental life.
Churches and Communions in Relationship with Us
Intercommunion Partnerships
These relationships involve mutual Eucharistic hospitality, shared ministry where appropriate, and recognition of each other as valid expressions of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.