Christ at the Centre.Everyone at the Table.
A Mission rooted in the early undivided Church.
Ancient faith. A welcome for the life you live.
What are you looking for?
Begin wherever you are.
There is a place for you here
You are welcome with your faith, your questions, and the parts of your life that are still unfinished.
Christ at the Centre. Everyone at the Table. These words express our core belief. We are a Christ-centred, sacramental mission. We celebrate diversity, honour the dignity of every person, and welcome you into a life of faith, prayer and service.
You may be single, married, divorced or widowed; LGBTQI+ or not; financially secure or wondering how to manage the next bill. None of these determines your worth or your welcome.
There is room for children’s energy, the wisdom of age, and everyone finding their way between the two. Cat people, dog people, and those who would prefer neither on the furniture can feel at home together.
Perhaps prayer is woven into your daily life. Perhaps you are returning after many years, beginning to explore Christianity, or carrying wounds from an earlier church experience. We will meet you with kindness and respect.
We celebrate the different lives and gifts people bring. Our Mission belongs to no single social group: Christ is our centre, and the Nicene–Constantinopolitan Creed expresses our shared faith. You are welcome to explore that faith with us.
You do not have to arrive perfect. We come together to receive God’s grace and grow in His love.
Explore our faith and sacramental life
Christians first.
Always.
Rooted in the early undivided Church. Shaped by Western Rite and Anglo-Catholic traditions. Open to all who seek Christ.
The Apostolic Old Catholic Mission is a small, independent sacramental community with its own pastoral leadership and governance. Our life is shaped by prayer, Scripture, sacrament and care for one another.
Wherever you live, you are welcome to explore faith, prayer, pastoral care or a vocation with us. Our shared faith and Christ-centred ethos bring us together, and English is our common international language. The Mission is legally registered in South Africa. Local sacramental ministry depends on the clergy and communities available near you.
Discover our sacramental life
A rhythm
of prayer.
Make room for Scripture, stillness and the daily life of faith.
Pray the Daily OfficeAsk for pastoral supportGrace meets
ordinary life.
The seven sacraments are central to how we live and share the life of Christ.
A calling
to serve.
The Mission welcomes all who are discerning God’s call. Formation and incardination are a process of prayer, service and responsible discernment.
Explore vocationsWalking the Way
together.
The first Christians spoke of their faith as “the Way”. Following Christ shapes how we pray, how we welcome one another, and how we live from day to day.
A life of prayer
We make room for God in the ordinary rhythm of our lives, in Scripture, silence and the sacraments.
A place at the table
We gather as people with different stories, learning to receive one another with patience and care.
Faith put into practice
We seek to carry the love we receive into our homes, our work and the lives of our neighbours.
Rooted in
apostolic ministry.
Our sacramental life is rooted in apostolic succession and lived in relationship with other bishops and jurisdictions.
Guided by The Right Reverend Ashley R. Deutschmann, Bishop-Rector, the Mission is shaped by the rhythms of the early Church: reverent, welcoming and centred on Christ’s presence in the sacraments and the people who gather to receive them.
Explore the Mission’s teaching
There is room
at the Table.
Whether you are exploring faith, seeking pastoral care or discerning a call to serve, you are welcome to begin a conversation.
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