Jesus said the kingdom of God is inside you and all around you not in mansions of wood and stone split a piece of wood and I am there lift a rock and you will find me.
(Gospel of Thomas)
Rt Revd. Andrew Hall MASC (BCS) RSStS FMC
The Rt. Revd Andrew Hall is a Bishop serving the Old Catholic Apostolic Church (OCAC) and the Cross Denominational Mission (CDM) for Fortriu & Dalriada
he is not connected to Canterbury or Rome but shares the same spiritual linage. Bishop Hall was formally a professed brother in the Companions of the Cross and Passion (CCP) a small Passionist community which was then part of the (LCAC). He was also a member of the Order of Ave Maria (OAM) and the Valiant Order of Saint John the Baptist (VOStJB) He was ordained Reverend Deacon on the holy Island of Lindusfarne in 2008 by the then Metropolitan of the LCAC the Most Revered Andrew Lindley OCR,DD,BA and was ordained Priest and Bishop in September 2010 by the Most Reverend George Booty DD,L.Th BACP,MNSCPP, MAIP,(DIPS) at the request of the Most Revd Ian Adrian presiding Bishop of the Australian Old Catholic Church. Bishop Hall was consecrated subconditione at the LCAC Synod on the 18th of September 2011 by the Presiding Bishop of the LCAC. The Most Revd. Adrian Glover OCR sharing all lines of succession between bishops in our church. Bishop Hall is proud to be a member of the International Liberal Catholic Fellowship (ILCF) which reflects his inclusive spirituality. Bishop Hall was formally and for many years a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was ordained to the office of Elder where he served in many different roles over the years such as Ward Mission leader and Elders Quorum President a senior leadership role within that church. Bishop Hall early career was in the field of Protective Services where he worked in various roles such as Shift Manager and Recruitment and Vetting Officer. Changing direction, he became Course Tutor with MI Technologies in Govan Glasgow where he delivered a tailored pathways program helping young people back into work. He has also worked for other training organizations delivering the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) He has also been paid by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for work as an Army Cadet Force Adult Instructor but no longer serves in this role due to other commitments. Today he has returned to his former career in Protective Services after work as a trainer dried up and can be seen working in corporate contacts throughout the City of Glasgow.
Bonn Agreement
Bishop Hall upholds the spirit of the Bonn agreement of 1931 which escribes a concise
consensus by which each Church accepts the catholicity and autonomy of the other
and will maintain both. It is the foundation for full communion, which will not imply that each has to share all the other’s doctrines, spiritual and sacramental practices, but rest on the assumption that each Church maintains the essentials of the faith. Whilst the Bonn Agreement was not created for us, it serves our situation very well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonn_Agreement_(religion)
he is not connected to Canterbury or Rome but shares the same spiritual linage. Bishop Hall was formally a professed brother in the Companions of the Cross and Passion (CCP) a small Passionist community which was then part of the (LCAC). He was also a member of the Order of Ave Maria (OAM) and the Valiant Order of Saint John the Baptist (VOStJB) He was ordained Reverend Deacon on the holy Island of Lindusfarne in 2008 by the then Metropolitan of the LCAC the Most Revered Andrew Lindley OCR,DD,BA and was ordained Priest and Bishop in September 2010 by the Most Reverend George Booty DD,L.Th BACP,MNSCPP, MAIP,(DIPS) at the request of the Most Revd Ian Adrian presiding Bishop of the Australian Old Catholic Church. Bishop Hall was consecrated subconditione at the LCAC Synod on the 18th of September 2011 by the Presiding Bishop of the LCAC. The Most Revd. Adrian Glover OCR sharing all lines of succession between bishops in our church. Bishop Hall is proud to be a member of the International Liberal Catholic Fellowship (ILCF) which reflects his inclusive spirituality. Bishop Hall was formally and for many years a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was ordained to the office of Elder where he served in many different roles over the years such as Ward Mission leader and Elders Quorum President a senior leadership role within that church. Bishop Hall early career was in the field of Protective Services where he worked in various roles such as Shift Manager and Recruitment and Vetting Officer. Changing direction, he became Course Tutor with MI Technologies in Govan Glasgow where he delivered a tailored pathways program helping young people back into work. He has also worked for other training organizations delivering the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) He has also been paid by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for work as an Army Cadet Force Adult Instructor but no longer serves in this role due to other commitments. Today he has returned to his former career in Protective Services after work as a trainer dried up and can be seen working in corporate contacts throughout the City of Glasgow.
Bonn Agreement
Bishop Hall upholds the spirit of the Bonn agreement of 1931 which escribes a concise
consensus by which each Church accepts the catholicity and autonomy of the other
and will maintain both. It is the foundation for full communion, which will not imply that each has to share all the other’s doctrines, spiritual and sacramental practices, but rest on the assumption that each Church maintains the essentials of the faith. Whilst the Bonn Agreement was not created for us, it serves our situation very well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonn_Agreement_(religion)
Franciscan Missionaries of the Cross UK Mission
Bishop Hall was elected as Father Prior of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Cross (FMC) for it's UK mission in 2011 and this appointment was approved by Bishop Zimmerman the orders brother protector in Australia. http://franciscanuk.weebly.com/
Finance and Mission of the Old Catholic Apostolic Church
The Old Catholic Apostolic Church has since its inception worked on the principle that the clergy should offer their vocations without expectation of stipend or monetary reward from the Church. All members of the church are voluntary and unpaid. This suits our work and mission well: St Paul was a tent-maker, the Apostles fishermen, Christ himself a carpenter; there is no necessity for full-time ministry. Our voluntary status should give those who use our services some confidence, as those who seek to be clergy or money, power or 'kudos' do not seek work with us! Our clergy are professional in the sense of dedication and standards, but are volunteers - serving because they are working out their faith. We do, however, have the utmost respect for those sincere clergy who earn their living from full time ministry - just that it does not happen in our church. An interesting side evolving from our voluntary status is that there are no arguments about property or money in our church, which some find a refreshing contrast. Our clergy support their ministries through their secular work, and in some cases are of independent means. Some have ecumenical ministry too, earning from funerals, weddings and life-state services for standard fees. Our clergy have a deep connection with those they serve as they too are exposed to the pressures and situations of working life; this makes our clergy 'connected' and helps them in their pastoral care.
Charitable Donations to other Overseas Non (OCAC) ministries
As Christians it is our bounden duty to give to the poor and the needy therefore clergy and laity are encouraged to donate money to reputable charities regulated by the charities commission economic circumstance’s permitting. It should be noted that: The Old Catholic Apostolic Churches clergy are self-supporting and unpaid by the church and do not collect vast tithes or offerings from congregations. Please try to understand that some of our clergy are unemployed and some are on a very low wage and they cannot donate large sums of money to overseas missions. What little they save must be used to further the Christian message here in the UK as Christianity is in decline in Western Europe while strong in other parts of the world. Social networking was not created to solicit charitable donations. Sadly I get several fraudsters each week asking for cash therefore it has become impossible to assess the real from the fake. This reinforces our sensible and convenient policy of giving whatever we each can afford through UK charities working overseas. Those in genuine need should contact churches nearest to them who I am sure will be happy to help. We also regret that we are unable to assist persons who would like to come to the UK to work, study or obtain political asylum. Those who wish to study theology may do so through our seminary via the open learning method click on the Sacred Heart logo and follow link.
The Old Catholic Apostolic Church has since its inception worked on the principle that the clergy should offer their vocations without expectation of stipend or monetary reward from the Church. All members of the church are voluntary and unpaid. This suits our work and mission well: St Paul was a tent-maker, the Apostles fishermen, Christ himself a carpenter; there is no necessity for full-time ministry. Our voluntary status should give those who use our services some confidence, as those who seek to be clergy or money, power or 'kudos' do not seek work with us! Our clergy are professional in the sense of dedication and standards, but are volunteers - serving because they are working out their faith. We do, however, have the utmost respect for those sincere clergy who earn their living from full time ministry - just that it does not happen in our church. An interesting side evolving from our voluntary status is that there are no arguments about property or money in our church, which some find a refreshing contrast. Our clergy support their ministries through their secular work, and in some cases are of independent means. Some have ecumenical ministry too, earning from funerals, weddings and life-state services for standard fees. Our clergy have a deep connection with those they serve as they too are exposed to the pressures and situations of working life; this makes our clergy 'connected' and helps them in their pastoral care.
Charitable Donations to other Overseas Non (OCAC) ministries
As Christians it is our bounden duty to give to the poor and the needy therefore clergy and laity are encouraged to donate money to reputable charities regulated by the charities commission economic circumstance’s permitting. It should be noted that: The Old Catholic Apostolic Churches clergy are self-supporting and unpaid by the church and do not collect vast tithes or offerings from congregations. Please try to understand that some of our clergy are unemployed and some are on a very low wage and they cannot donate large sums of money to overseas missions. What little they save must be used to further the Christian message here in the UK as Christianity is in decline in Western Europe while strong in other parts of the world. Social networking was not created to solicit charitable donations. Sadly I get several fraudsters each week asking for cash therefore it has become impossible to assess the real from the fake. This reinforces our sensible and convenient policy of giving whatever we each can afford through UK charities working overseas. Those in genuine need should contact churches nearest to them who I am sure will be happy to help. We also regret that we are unable to assist persons who would like to come to the UK to work, study or obtain political asylum. Those who wish to study theology may do so through our seminary via the open learning method click on the Sacred Heart logo and follow link.
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