An Ecumenical Part of the Mystical Body of Christ
One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church
and among the "other catholics"

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The Ascension Alliance is both a Church and a movement of Spirit, without walls or ceiling. Born of a free Catholic vision, in the tradition of a fledgling Independent Catholic movement, we are inspired by the intuitions of the Emerging Church, and follow in the example of Jewish renewal. We require rigorous preparation for ordained ministry, but encourage maximum self-determination and a creative response to the needs of today’s world. We are also part of a rich tradition, one in which our bishops and priests trace their apostolic succession as far back as that of even the most ancient of Christian communions.

​We are about fellowship, the spiritual path, and love. We strive to be a fellowship of spiritual pilgrims. Without imposing dogma, we give ourselves and others the freedom and encouragement we need to live the truth and become ever more renewed and transformed. For us, Christ’s ministry is the law of love and truth. Saint Augustine may have said it best, “Love and do as you will.”

Literature Available from the Ascension Alliance

We accept sacred scripture and Church tradition in conversation with lived experience as a guide to living. In addition to the books of the canonical bible and the deuterocanonical literature, our Church is building its foundation on two unique texts: A Free Catholicism for the Third Millennium: An Introduction to The Ascension Alliance and A Free Catholic Concise Liturgy and Other Useful Writings. Additionally we offer a booklet on the nature and task of the episcopacy within the Independent Sacramental Movement, that helps to inform vocations at every level of the Church. 
A Free Catholicism for the Third Millennium: An Introduction to The Ascension Alliance. Authored by Rev. Thomas J. Hickey. Ph.D. and edited by Most Rev. Alan R. Kemp, D.Min, serves as a summary of our charism, philosophy, and beliefs. ​
A Free Catholic Concise Liturgy and Other Useful Writings, is based on the Liturgy of the Liberal Catholic Church and other sources and was edited by Most Rev. Alan R. Kemp, D.Min. It serves as a guide, not requirement, for liturgical practice.​
​​In this small book on what it means to be a neo-Catholic Bishop–what some call "episcopi vagantes" or wandering bishops, Robert Burns shares from his heart. Being a bishop is really about being a true Teacher, Pastor, Liberator, and Facilitator.