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Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Horizons Church UK and why was it formed ?

New Horizons Church UK is an independent jurisdiction of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church in the autocephalous or independent movement. It was formed to give those persons (men or women) who are sincere in desiring Ordination into a Christian communion with a valid, historical line of Apostolic Succession the opportunity to serve God in the Vocation that he has chosen for them.

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So why not become ordained in the traditional way, such as through the Catholic Church or the Church of England?

For some this may not be possible due to there circumstances. Some may have been turned away for the traditional Church through circumstances beyond thier control. For some it may not be possible due to work or family commitments. New Horizons Church UK seeks to offer an alternative option. Becoming a part of New Horizons Church UK gives a person a way of answering there call to a vocation to serve God.

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Does Becoming a part of New Horizons Church UK make you Roman Catholic?

The answer is no.NHCUK is Catholic in the Universal meaning. NHCUK is a part of the refomed Catholic Church. We accept those who are seeking a vocation from all Christian Denominations and they are able to choose what style of Liturgy best suits them. All we ask is that they abide by our codes remain faithful and go out and minister to the community

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Is NHCUK just an internet Church?

The answer is of course no. The internet is a way of bringing us all together from all over the world. NHCUK has ministries in many different countries. We are a fastly growing Church that ministers to all needs.

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Does NHCUK issue ordinations over the internet?

The answer again is no. We are not a document mill. Only those with a serious calling are accepted, which is why the application is a lenthgy process.

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How are Ordinations granted?

All ordinations except those in eceptional circumstances are conducted in person by the laying on of hands in the Apostolic tradition. All those interested in ordination must email the Presiding Bishop to begin the application process. Those wishing to be incardinted from other Churches and ministries should also contact the Presiding Bishop. In exceptional circumstances such as location, an Ordination may be done by Proxy. Again contact the Presiding Bishop for details.

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Once Ordained will i have a valid Apostolic Succesion?

In a Word Yes. The line of Succesion will be conferred upon the Laying on of hands.

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Once ordained am i an independant Clergy/ Priest?

Yes you are. You will be under the Episcopal Oversight of your Local Priest or Bishop, but you will be able to run your ministry in the way that you see fit. As long as you remain a faithful member of NHCUK and true to our Statements of Faith and Beliefs.

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Do you ordiand Women to the Priesthood?

Yes we do, we do discriminate on grounds of Gender.

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Who gets paid in New Horizons Church UK and how much?

No one gets paid for any work that is done. We support ourselves through secular work. Some of us support ourselves from the Sacrements of Marriage's and Funerals. Some do this fulltime

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Who can join? Do i have to be celibate

Anyone who has a fundimental Christian belief can join New Horizons Church UK over the age of 18years. there is no upper age limit. Celibicy is not a condition,we only ask that you remain fiathful to your partner. Polgamy will not be tolerated. Anyone who is caught will be instantly dismissed.

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