Names matter. A name makes a claim, signals an identity, and shapes how others understand us before they hear a sermon, witness a liturgy, or speak to a bishop or priest. In the Independent Sacramental Movement, jurisdictional names often carry especially heavy meaning. They do more than distinguish one body from another. They frequently attempt to locate a community within the long memory of the Church. That is why so many jurisdictions adopt names such as Ancient Apostolic , Holy Orthodox...

Over the past few months, I have been deeply encouraged by the number of people from around the world who have reached out regarding IndependentSacramental.org . It has been humbling to hear how these resources have been helpful—to clergy, to those discerning vocation, and to those simply trying to understand the Independent Sacramental Movement more deeply. Several individuals have even expressed interest in developing similar resource hubs for their own countries and regions. That is...

Listening, Learning, and Bearing Fruit: A Moment of Discernment for the Independent Sacramental Movement God willing, I will be spending two weeks this coming summer in Utrecht, the Netherlands, after having been accepted into the Old Catholic Theology: Contexts and Calling  program at the Utrecht Summer School. I am grateful to receive word of my acceptance into both tracks of this intensive program. Over the years, I have spoken with several people from around the world who attended this...