Anglican Church International Communion Seeking to Unite Orthodox and Traditional Anglicans Worldwide Questions and Answers
	The Anglican Church International Communion was created to bring together continuing church bishops.   The ACIC encourages working together, improved understanding and  a unified voice. Many questions have been asked since the founding and this paper seeks to help answer those questions and provide a reference for bishops. 1.        What is The Mission of the ACIC?   The Mission of the ACIC is two fold. First, to strengthen and reassert the orthodox Anglican Faith and bring it to a new generation of God’s people, for the purpose of saving souls by  spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Second, to provide a home for like-minded, traditional, and orthodox bishops and laity. 2.   How do you expect to accomplish The Mission? The first step in accomplishing the Mission is to bring together bishops of traditional and continuing churches under one banner for purpose of unity and communication. After a generation of separateness there is a critical need for this movement. 3.        Does ACIC have a specific program to accomplish its Mission? Yes. Goals and objectives agreed upon to accomplish The Mission are: inviting all continuing and orthodox bishops to join the ACIC; increasing missionary outreach; recruiting and educating clergy; educating the laity; improving communications; developing greater public awareness; offering in-service training at all levels; establishing new seminaries; creating financial resources in support of the work of the ACIC; all of which will be facilitated by the recent establishment of an International Office to coordinate and carry forward the work of the ACIC. 4.        How will my joining the ACIC benefit my jurisdiction? Through prayer and worship you will join in the life of Anglicans who believe as you believe.  Your parishioners and Anglicans worldwide will see bishops united and be assured of  the reality and power of Common Prayer.  The expansion of the Anglican Church International Communion will provide traditionalists and orthodox churchmen a  voice throughout the world and especially in the countries of member bishops. This  will  bring strength, encouragement and hope that only the unity of bishops of the ancient Apostolic Faith can provide.  Anglican bishops are expected to give leadership which unifies and the ACIC is the means to achieve this. 5.        How do I join the ACIC?   You join by submitting a signed copy of The Declaration of Principles to the Secretary General. You may request a copy from the Secretary General or down load a copy from the ACIC web page. www. theanglicanchurch.net   6.        What are the requirements of membership? There are no requirements for membership other than those as included in The Declaration of Principles and the application for affiliation. The Declaration of Principles speaks to bishops in  Apostolic Session and the adherence to beliefs stated therein. Membership is voluntary and there are no tithes. As soon a membership is approved you begin receiving all communications, literature and notification of opportunities. 7.         After I submit the application, then what happens?   The College of Bishops votes on your application. There must be two bishops of the College who support your application before it can be voted on. You will be notified of the results. You are invited to attend the meeting where your application is considered. 8.        If I join the ACIC will my jurisdiction continue to be autonomous? Your jurisdiction would continue to be autonomous. Membership is voluntary. The only requirement is to continue in support of the tenets of The Declaration of Principles. 9.         What would be my relationship to the ACIC? You as Bishop would have a seat in the College of Bishops with all the rights and privileges of a member. You are requested to indicate in published materials your jurisdiction is an ACIC member. When you join, you give permission to the ACIC to indicate that you are a member. 10.        How is the College of Bishops structured? There is a President, Vice President, Secretary General.  The President and Vice President serve one year terms. The Secretary General serves a longer term. These comprise the Executive Council along with past Presidents of the Council of the previous three years. 11.        Is there a central office?   Yes. There is a central office in the United States located in Virginia near Washington, D.C..  The Secretary General’s office serves as a focal point and information office for the ACIC, and coordinates the work of the College of Bishops and the ACIC. The Bishop of the Anglican Church of Virginia is the Secretary General.   The address is: Anglican Church International Communion, 582 Simons Way, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 C/O The Rt. Rev Larry W. Johnson, Secretary General. E-mail: asv@shentel.net     Tel. 1.540.635.5521. 12.  Is there a Synod? There is a Synod meeting. The next synod with be in Virginia, June 19 – 24, 2007. The College of Bishops meets annually in the country or state of the Presiding Bishop.  Laity are invited to the Synod which will meet every four years. 13.  Does the ACIC offer training and seminars? Yes, we conduct training and  provide seminars, and would like to hear from you as to the type of programs you would suggest. We are offering educational programs for experienced and new bishops. We expect to offer help in learning about being a bishop. We will in the future offer training for priests who have the potential to serve in the role of a bishop. For this training the priests must be endorsed by their ecclesiastical authority. 14.  Is the ACIC in Communion with Canterbury? No. Nor are we in communion with the Episcopal Church, or any like group or body that does not embrace the tenets of belief found in  the ACIC  Declaration of Principles. 15.          Who are the Bishops and jurisdictions that are now a part of the ACIC? The names of the Jurisdictions and Bishops may be found on the web site of the Anglican Church of Virginia.  Web site address: theanglicanchurch.net