Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion Explained

Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion
Abbreviation:CEEC; CEEC.CHURCH
Main Classification:Western Christian
Orientation:Convergence
Polity:Episcopal
Leader Title1:Bishop Primus
Leader Name1:John Sathiyakumar
Area:International
Founded Date:2019
Separated From:Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches
Congregations:10,703
Members:2,100,000
Ministers Type:Bishops
Ministers:91
Missionaries:1,775
Website:ceec.church

The Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion (CEEC or CEEC.CHURCH) is a Christian denomination in the Convergence Movement, established in 2019. Separating from the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches,[1] the Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion is led by Bishop Primus John Sathiyakumar of the Province of India.[2]

History

In October 2019, Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches adopted new regulations titled, Instruments of Unity. In November 2019, the Province of India within the communion began operating as the "Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion," adhering to the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches previous canons.[3] [4] [5]

In February 2023, the Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion condemned the Church of England's general synod and the Archbishop of Canterbury regarding same-sex blessings.[6]

Statistics

As of December 2023, the Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion claimed an estimated 2,100,000 members, 10,703 churches and 91 bishops, 10,655 clergy, and 1,775 missionaries internationally.[7] According to its self-reported statistics, the denomination has become one of the largest within the Convergence Movement.

Doctrine

The Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion adheres to the Apostles, Nicene, and Athanasian creeds as its statement of faith.[8] It also subscribes to the Jerusalem Declaration of the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans and Global Anglican Future Conference.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220818155636/https://ceec.church/about/ . 18 August 2022 . 18 December 2023 . Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion . After three years of internal debate over the necessity of an overarching Canon Law, the CEEC.CHURCH's largest provinces have unanimously agreed to stand together. They continue to operate under their current version of Canon Law, adopted in 2016. In a decision guaranteeing the continued historicity and validation of the CEEC.CHURCH, 98% of original churches and clergy choose continuing communion and remain globally united, with only slight adaptation to their name..
  2. Web site: Province of India . 18 December 2023 . Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion.
  3. Web site: 18 October 2019 . 2019 Synod Recap . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231219031946/https://www.ceec.org/news-updates/2019/10/17/2019-synod-recap . 19 December 2023 . 18 December 2023 . Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches . en-US.
  4. Web site: History of the CEEC.CHURCH . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231219031613/https://ceec.church/history-of-the-ceec/ . 19 December 2023 . 18 December 2023 . Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion.
  5. Web site: JACKSONVILLE, FL: Continuing Communion Averts Major Schism, Maintains Existing Canons . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231219032148/https://virtueonline.org/jacksonville-fl-continuing-communion-averts-major-schism-maintains-existing-canons . 19 December 2023 . 18 December 2023 . Virtue Online.
  6. Web site: Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion statement on General Synod gay blessings vote . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231219032304/https://anglican.ink/2023/02/14/continuing-evangelical-episcopal-communion-statement-on-general-synod-gay-blessings-vote/ . 19 December 2023 . 18 December 2023 . Anglican Ink.
  7. Web site: CEEC.CHURCH GLOBAL . 19 December 2023 . Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion.
  8. Web site: Statement of Faith . 19 December 2023 . Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion.
  9. Web site: Jerusalem Declaration . 19 December 2023 . Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion.