The Reformed Episcopal Church
- Founded in 1873 to uphold the heritage of the English Reformation.
- Holds to the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion and the historic Creeds of the Christian Church.
- Worships using a liturgy based upon the 1662 Book of Common Prayer – noted for both its beauty and biblical depth.
- Has churches throughout the United States and Canada.
- Is in Common Cause Partnership with the Anglican Communion Network – the umbrella organization for a new and missions focused orthodox Anglicanism.
- Is in Intercommunion with the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) – a vibrant church numbering some 19 million Christians under the leadership of the Most Rev. Peter J. Akinola
- Has missionary work in Cuba, Germany, and India.
The Church We're Hoping to Start in the
Carnes Crossroads Area
- Will feature biblical preaching that applies God's Word to life.
- Will be noted for beautiful and reverent worship that is also joyful and dynamic.
- Will be committed to discipleship of those within and outreach to those outside in keeping with Christ's Great Commission:
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth hasbeen given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” -- St. Matthew 28:18-20 ESV
- Will emphasize both Word (preaching and teaching) and Table (Holy Communion) to the exclusion and neglect of neither: “And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and the prayers.” Acts 2:42 ESV
- Will equip believers to “do ministry” as God has gifted and led them.
- Will minister to people at all stages of life's journey and all members of the family.
- Will seek affiliation with the American Anglican Council and the Anglican Communion Network shortly following organization.
About Our Clergy
For some time now, the Rev. Charles A. “Drew” Collins, Jr., has sensed God's leading to begin a new work in this growing area. After prayerful consideration, Drew is now launching out on this adventure! Here's a little about him.
- Born in Asheville, North Carolina, and raised in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
- Graduated from Georgia Military College (A.S. degrees, Military Science and Criminal Justice), Coastal Carolina University (B.A., History), and Erskine Theological Seminary (M.Div.).
- Was raised Presbyterian, but was drawn to Anglicanism by the majesty of the Book of Common Prayer.
- During seminary served as Student Supply Pastor of Presbyterian churches in South Carolina and Georgia.
- Was ordained a deacon in 2001 and a presbyter (priest) in 2003.
- Is a Clergy Partner of the Anglican Communion Network.
- Serves as a chaplain with a Charleston Area hospice caring for patients and their families in a variety of settings.
- Served in the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve.
- Volunteers with Berkeley County Crisis Chaplaincy.
- Lives in Goose Creek with his faithful Black Lab-mix, Sabrina.
For More Information
Contact Drew at: (843) 864-6121 or by e-mail at: drew.collins@gmail.com You can also find out more about the Reformed Episcopal Church, the Anglican Communion Network, and the Common Cause Partnership at:
The Reformed Episcopal Church: http://www.rechurch.org
The Anglican Communion Network: http://www.acn-us.org
The Common Cause Partnership: http://www.united-anglicans.org
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