The Canon Law was not officially incorporated into a document following our change of denomination from Universal Unitarian Christian Fellowship to Catholic. As you can see in our REF documents, statements already indicated that our rules were aligned with these new texts of Canon Law.
CANON LAW
Canon I: On Ecclesial Identity and Communion
§1. We declare ourselves an Independent Catholic body, maintaining communion with the Old Catholic tradition, yet professing special fidelity in matters of Faith and Morals to the Church established by our Lord Jesus Christ and His disciples, the Nazarenes: John the Baptizer, James, Cephas, and Mary of Magdala.
§2. We embrace in full the doctrine of the Apostolic See of Rome and recognize as Catholic all who profess this doctrine and order their lives accordingly.
§3. We are not affiliated with, nor do we recognize as members, any who reject the principle of unity with the Holy See.
§4. In the exercise of our independence, we affirm the acceptance of women clergy, the divorced and remarried, those in common law unions, and same-sex couples, and we practice open Communion at the Eucharistic table.
Canon II: On Governance and Decision-Making
§1. The governance of this Church is synodal, seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit through prayerful consultation and consensus among its members and clergy.
§2. On all matters of Faith and Morals, the final authority rests with the episcopate, who shall discern such matters in accordance with Sacred Tradition, the Scriptures, and the unity of the Apostolic See of Rome.
§3. For all matters not pertaining directly to Faith and Morals, a Board of Elders shall be established, composed of members elected from among the faithful, to deliberate and decide by common counsel and majority consensus.
§4. The Board of Elders shall act in a spirit of charity, justice, and transparency, always seeking the good of the Church and its members.
Canon III: On Sacramental Practice and Worship
§1. This Church adopts the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer as the normative liturgical text for the celebration of all seven sacraments, for worship, and for the conduct of other ceremonies.
§2. The administration of the sacraments shall be open and inclusive, reflecting the Church’s commitment to the Gospel values of welcome and hospitality.
§3. All liturgical celebrations are to be conducted with reverence, dignity, and fidelity to the tradition expressed in the Book of Common Prayer, adapted as necessary to serve the pastoral needs of the community.
Canon IV: On Ordination and Clergy Qualifications
§1. Candidates for ordination are to be sponsored by the person making the request, subject to discernment and approval by the episcopate.
§2. All candidates for Holy Orders must possess at a minimum a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or its equivalent, as determined by the Board of Elders in consultation with the episcopate.
§3. The process of ordination shall include appropriate spiritual, pastoral, and liturgical preparation, and shall be conducted according to the rites set forth in the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer.
Canon V: Implementation
We implement the 1983 Code of Canon Law (Canon 1374).
New articles were adopted by the General Synod on Saturday, February 21st, Year of our Lord 2026.
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