Companions:

The Companions of Anamchara Fellowship are persons living in the world, (men, women, lay and ordained) who desire to connect themselves with the sisters and brothers of Anamchara Fellowship, for the advancement of their own spiritual lives, and to further their interests and those of Anamchara Fellowship in general.

Companions will be external members of the Fellowship, with no voice or vote concerning the governance of the Fellowship; however, they will be an integral part of the prayer life of the Fellowship.

It is to be expected that the Companions will work continually for their own sanctification. They will seek to grow in the chrisms of generosity, hospitality, compassion and love, and in Christ’s own spirit of prayer and devotion, upholding the virtues of Simplicity, Fidelity and Obedience.

The purpose of the Companions is to be a supportive body spiritually and (as they are able) financially to the Fellowship. They are to promote the Fellowship to the wider Church and to promote the Religious Life in its various manifestations. As they are able, Companions will work alongside members of the Fellowship in their ministries, as well as service activities supported by the Fellowship.

The Rt. Rev. C. Frank Brookhart, Diocese of Montana (at the 2008 Annual Gathering, with our Anamchara, The Rev. Margaret Sterchi)

Dr. Laura Dabundo, Marietta, Georgia

Rule

Companions are expected to:

Say prayers of the Daily Office, using the Northumbria prayerbook , at least five (5) times a week..
Say Grace before meals.

3. Pray daily for all members of the Fellowship and Companions.

4. Attend the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist on as many Sundays as possible, and principal feast days, and/or attend services of their tradition.

5 Make a commitment to serve in their parish as you are able.

6. Read some portion of the Holy Scriptures daily.

7. Make financial contributions to the Fellowship as they are able.

8. Write an annual letter to the Fellowship (Abbess/Abbot).

9. Attend Special Fellowship meetings for common worship, study and play.

Companions’ Prayer

I give myself this day, without reservation, to God, the Three of boundless love. For the members of Anamchara Fellowship I pray. For my fellow Companions I pray. For the Church throughout the world I pray. Grant us peace, grant us courage, grant us grace, that we may grow more into the likeness of Christ and establish God’s Kingdom in our midst. Amen.

Anne Ratledge, Lewes, DE

Mike Yatsko, Virginia Beach, VA

To apply to become a Companion of the Fellowship, write to the Companion Secretary: Sister Particia Angela Jones

8100 Day Street, Sunland, CA 91040

APPLICATION FOR COMPANIONS

ANAMCHARA FELLOWSHIP

(Cut and paste into your email program or your word processing program. Then email the rile or completed application to: Sr. Patricia Angela, Companion Guardian , at indianapjones@verizon.net. Or it can be printed out and mailed to her at:

Sr. Patricia Angela Jones – 8100 Day Street- Sunland, CA 91040

Name___________________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________

City, State. Zip___________________________________________________

Phone___________________________________________________________

Email Address__________________________________________________________

Date of Birth (year not required)_____________________________________

Date of application (please include year) _____________________

Denomination_____________________________________________________

Current parish or local church _____________________________________________________

What is your current Rule of Life?

What is your current ministry?