Community of Christ the Sower Questions

Know Christ & make him known

Cloistered in Simplicity

That depends. We do ask for an initial donation of $20.00 U.S.D. of new members to help defray the costs of printing and mailing [if they are able], and members are responsible for buying or acquiring other materials such as books, etc. that they might need later on.

But while financial responsibility is an important part of Christian discipleship and an integral part of formation, we have no interest in accumulating monies on behalf of the Order. Members are required to prayerfully and prudently dispose of their incomes in accordance with Biblical standards of giving and stewardship, but they are not required to support the Community itself in any way.

Absolutely not. It is our strong belief that the love of God can unite us as family in Christ across any distance and in any circumstance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. The Community of Christ the Sower is open to all Christian people of good faith; men or women, married or single. A Christian without a church is by definition separated from the body of Christ, and all members are expected to have a home church in which to receive the Sacraments and share fellowship.

Do I have to be a member of your church to join?

Do I have to move to a new place?

Do I have to send you money?

Not if you don’t wish to. We understand that travel is expensive and sometimes that is a difficulty not easily overcome. We maintain community in prayer and careful formation, and encourage members to meet once a year at our retreat facility in Yreka, California, but this is by no means required.

Do I have to travel?

We absolutely accept all of God’s children into our fellowship; however we believe that marriage was ordained by God in creation as existing between one man and one woman, and that only this union is sanctioned by God and His Church.

Since you’re Anglican, do you accept gay members?