Coming together for inclusive ministry.
We are a cooperative of seekers, ministers, communities, and individuals, working together for the greater good.
Like the early Christian communities, we believe that the people of God, whenever and wherever they gather, are church.
Ministry in every place people gather.
Together we provide spiritual care, worship and celebrate weddings, baptisms, and funerals.
Spiritual care
Pastoral and spiritual care for the people and communities we serve.
Worship and rites
We worship together and celebrate weddings, baptisms and funerals.
Direction and retreat
Spiritual direction, retreats, blessing and healing for our communities.
Interfaith connection
Ecumenical and interfaith from the start, rooted in the Jesus Way.
We welcome, accept and support you.
The mission of FCM centers around the empowerment and nurturing of those who are inspired for inclusive ministries in our world. We envision a future in which inclusive ministries transform society through the unique work that we are individually and collectively Called to do.
Membership and participation in the FCM community and tradition are not restricted on the basis of attributes such as gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other classification.
Our Federation is a fresh expression of the original term ecclesia, a people in diaspora, caught between the already and the not yet. We are constant reminders that God is doing something new, yet continuing to inspire faith communities that reflect the traditions of the early church.
We show by our structures, governing style, and actions a collegial model of equality that continues to struggle against sexism, racism, poverty, ageism, heterosexism, homophobia, clericalism, environmental destruction, nationalism, and all forms, beliefs, systems, as well as actions that divide and subjugate people.
One Spirit, a rich diversity of ministries.
We are a community of people responding to the same Spirit of a new Pentecost that was in Jesus Christ, committed to embodying that Spirit in ministries that lead to renewal and transformation in the communities we serve, through our core values.
Compassion
Rooted in Christ-inspired ministry and care for others.
Belonging
Fostering a welcoming community for all spiritual seekers, regardless of background.
Empowerment
Supporting, nurturing and commissioning individuals for ministry, including support for those with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.
Equity
Promoting equality and actively opposing forms, beliefs, systems, as well as actions that divide and subjugate people.
Mindful Living
Encouraging a grounded, spiritual life.