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The Community of Mary and Martha

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Br David Haxell, Chaplain of the Community

Whoever you are, whatever your beliefs, we warmly welcome you to this page dedicated to The Community of Mary and Martha! You will find a few items available for your perusal that will explain what The Community is about and how you can join the efforts.

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Service at the altar doesn't just mean, being a priest or being altar server. It involves training, explanation of resources and items used.

The Chaplain

Archbishop Rima extended a call to be the chaplain for The Community in 2024. My wife and I are blessed to live in Shannon, New Zealand. We are honoured to take on this responsibility and join an international family of service to the Church. This ministry will be a challenge and a pleasure even for those not of our faith. We believe that we have a Christian duty to give meaning and reason for all that we do and how to do it well.

Praying

What are we about?

“As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Lk 10:38-42)

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The Community is based on the roles of the two sisters. One was concerned with service and the other was at the front of house participating in the conversation. It is made up of individuals from around the world invited to teach and be taught about service in the Church. It is not a religious community, like the Benedictines or Franciscans. It does not have a Rule or a distinguishing habit. There is no subscription fee. It is not permitted to receive financial assistance of any kind. It is simply a gathering of people who can share in their experience of service at the altar.

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Like a religious community, the members of The Community are called 'Brother' or 'Sister'. This is to reflect the family atmosphere of The Community and being members of it. The membership is open to everyone,

Praying Together

What are some of the things we do?

The Chaplain is responsible for the formation of its members and can invite experts to give a talk and train on particular subjects.

  • Architect to explain church architecture.

  • How altar linens are made.

  • What are appropriate flowers for the sanctuary.

  • How to ring a bell.

How can you join?

Please take note that if you decide to join The Community of Faithful Prayer you are not subscribing or adhering to The Reformed Old Catholic Church, its doctrines and principles. You simply agree to participate in its formation.

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Make contact with Br David Haxell here or phone him here.

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