Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
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1. Doctrine: The doctrine of the Continuing Church shall be that of the 39 Articles of Religion understood in their original, natural and intended sense.
2. Worship: The worship of the Continuing Church shall be generally according to the Book of Common Prayer (1662).
The Authorised Version of the Bible shall be the only version used in the lectern and the pulpit and in public readings and expositions at all meetings of the Continuing Church.
3. Ministry: The consecration and ordination of ministers shall be according to the Ordinal of the Book of Common Prayer (1662). The Continuing Church believes in the ministry of women according to Scripture which does not permit them to teach or exercise authority, particularly as bishops, priests, and deacons.
4. Discipline: The church shall be episcopally governed. A general assembly shall be held not less than once a year consisting of the bishop and the ministers of the church and representatives of the local congregations to transact the business of the denomination and for mutual encouragement and edification.
5. Membership: New churches may apply for membership of the Continuing Church on the basis of their agreement with the doctrine, worship and discipline of that body.
Membership of the local church shall be on the basis of baptism and confirmation and approval by the local presbyter.
2. Worship: The worship of the Continuing Church shall be generally according to the Book of Common Prayer (1662).
The Authorised Version of the Bible shall be the only version used in the lectern and the pulpit and in public readings and expositions at all meetings of the Continuing Church.
3. Ministry: The consecration and ordination of ministers shall be according to the Ordinal of the Book of Common Prayer (1662). The Continuing Church believes in the ministry of women according to Scripture which does not permit them to teach or exercise authority, particularly as bishops, priests, and deacons.
4. Discipline: The church shall be episcopally governed. A general assembly shall be held not less than once a year consisting of the bishop and the ministers of the church and representatives of the local congregations to transact the business of the denomination and for mutual encouragement and edification.
5. Membership: New churches may apply for membership of the Continuing Church on the basis of their agreement with the doctrine, worship and discipline of that body.
Membership of the local church shall be on the basis of baptism and confirmation and approval by the local presbyter.
Any matters incapable of resolution shall be referred to the Ordinary.