How
do I join the Order?
If you wish to join the Order, complete
the Affirmation Form assenting to the Rule of Life and Service.
This form needs to be sent to the Chancellor-General. Once it
has been received, you are a member of the General Chapter of
the Order. If you are thinking about joining the Order, please
check out this website and contact the Chancellor-General.
When is the next Retreat?
The 2008 Convocation will be held in October, 2008, in Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
How
do I renew my membership?
To renew your membership, complete the Reaffirmation
Form assenting to the Rule of Life and Service and return
it to the Chancellor-General by the Feast of St Luke (October
18).
What
is the difference between filling out the (re)affirmation form
and participating in the Service of Profession during a General
Chapter or Local Chapter worship service?
The (re)affirmation form is the ONLY way of joining or maintaining
membership in The Order of Saint Luke. Each General Chapter gathering
includes an opportunity to manifest your membership in the Order
through a liturgical rite, the Service of Profession. Most local
chapters also provide this opportunity once a year. All members
are encouraged to ‘sacramentalize’ their membership
in this way, whenever possible.
What
is Lukan spirituality?
Centered around the Evangelical Canticles, Lukan spirituality
experiences the work of the Spirit within the public life of the
Church, Baptism, Eucharist, Daily Office, feeding the hungry,
clothing the naked, and liberating the oppressed. For a wonderful
exploration of Lukan Spirituality, obtain a copy of Food For
Pilgrims: A journey with St Luke by a previous Abbot of the
Order, Br Dwight W. Vogel.
What
are "Chapters?"
When we join the Order, we are joining the General Chapter, the
whole membership of the Order. The senior officers of the Order
(apart from the Abbot) have the word ‘-General’ in
their title to indicate that their role is as officers of the
General Chapter. Each year, the General Chapter meets during the
Annual Retreat of the Order. When possible, Local Chapters have
been formed in those places where several members of the Order
can gather together regularly.
What
is the "Cyber-chapter?"
The Cyber-chapter is an online gathering of members and friends
who share prayer requests, discussions, joys, and anything else
that comes our way! To subscribe follow the instructions at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/osl/
or send a blank e-mail to osl-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Who
is the Abbot?
The Abbot is the president or presider of the General Chapter.
Br Mark Stamm, O.S.L. is the current Abbot and welcomes your questions.
E-mail the Abbot.
Who
is the Chancellor-General?
The Chancellor-General is the secretary/treasurer of the General
Chapter. Br W. Brent Sturm, O.S.L. has all the forms, brochures
and information you could ever need regarding the Order!
E-mail the Chancellor-General.
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