Does the Free Episcopal Church enter into intercommunion agreements?
The FEC no longer enters into intercommunion agreements. Agreements of intercommunion do nothing to enhance, validate, or legitimize the ministry of any church, and they can in some cases hinder the Holy Spirit’s direction toward change and innovation. These agreements often require those signing them to subscribe to certain doctrines, practices, and/or rules. This tends to foster an attitude of exclusivity and elitism implying that only those who sign the agreement adhere to true faith and practice. We already view ourselves in communion with the Church at large and will happily work co-operatively with any group engaged in spreading the Gospel message and the love of God. • Is the FEC an inclusive church? The Free Episcopal Church’s Constitution states in Article 2.3: “The FEC is one small part of the Church Universal, which together is the Body of Christ. We declare the FEC to be inclusive, and to be open and affirming. Therefore, all persons, without regard to race, ethnicity, soci
