JULY 30 2020 Fr. Dave has retired from public ministry, of course one cannot retire the soul tattoo of Priesthood. Private requests can be considered. Thank you all it has been a blessed 20 + years. Peace Blessings to all of Goodwill + + Dave/ TC
The Order of the 7 Rays, First of all studies the 7 Rays widely. O7Rs is a Private Membership Esoteric Order
Our Public Community is Church of St.Thomas (LCOCCI) Int To serve and welcome all people of good will With 1.General Interfaith Ministry and Services 2.Traditional Sacraments and Services in the Liberal Rite.
Our founding oratory is operated by Bp.David Lindley, Tau Corvus Damiano in Ecclesia.
1. We have been in operation in one form or another since 2000. Dave has been in Ministry since 1987. We have been International in the Liberal Catholic ISM movement under the Name Church of Saint Thomas Apostle Int and OST/ Order of Saint Thomas Apostle, Nashville Tn and Northlake IL. with all the blessings and burdens. so our goals are not numbers or size as they never have been. Ours is Simply to minister to those who wish to come, administer the Eucharist by the Liberal Rite to all who approach our Altar with reverence,
2. Much like Private Fraternal orders Our private oratories may may be homes or member run. pri All Sacraments are available by request . O7Rs Membership Being a private member group and not renting commercial space we require our working and student members pass background checks and support the Order.
Individuals and groups can request to train priests for ordination with Our Public Chuch of Saint Thoms Jurisdiction
As we have done a few times over the years as membership grows, the parish or circle runs things, not ministers so they donate and decide what services and facilities they wish. Its an open process our model is not top dominated as put forth in the simple principles, constitution and canons we use from the early founders in 1916 with a few needed updates. Its simple and works, the people can get up and running fairly quick. Training clergy takes longer.
Members build their communities and decide the details and I look forward to serving and helping raise leaders if you wish. I offer classes and consulting at request . [email protected]
Of course stay in touch at our O7Rs Face Book pages.
There is never a charge for Holy Sacraments. Please consider donations if there was time, gas and supplies involved by the priest/ess
In general Tau Corvus/ Bp. Dave takes care of Mass at the Pvt Oratory of Saint Didymus
Member intentions and requests. Home or any other type of visits, council or consults. Weddings and all other rites of passage.
All Sacraments are by request and of course money cannot be charged for Sacraments.
If you are interested in more information about The O7Rs, becoming a member or requesting Holy Orders Please contact us.
The Order of the 7 Rays, Oratory of St.Didymus- Membership