The International Communion of the Charismatic Episcopal Church affirms that theology is not to be only an intellectual assent, but a living experience with the Holy Trinity and the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.  We further recognize the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the inspired, inerrant Word of God (the chief witness of apostolic teaching on all matters of faith and practice), which are to be understood in light of the Apostolic Tradition and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.  Where Scripture does not speak, we defer to Apostolic Tradition.

The San Clemente Directive Of 1999 “In earnest anticipation for a future revelation of the fullness of unity of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church, the International Communion of the Charismatic Episcopal Church adheres to these articles of unity exemplified by the undivided Catholic Church during the first eleven centuries: X The sacred Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as the written Word of God, the chief witness to apostolic teaching, the source of the Church's nourishment and strength. X The Apostles' Creed as the Baptismal symbol; and the Nicene Creed as the sufficient statement of the Christian faith. X The Seven Sacraments established by Christ, including: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Confession/Reconciliation, Holy Matrimony, Holy Orders, Healing/Unction. X The Historic Episcopate in Apostolic Succession, the gift of Christ's authority to the Church and the trustee of the Church's fidelity to apostolic teaching.”

The International Communion of the Charismatic Episcopal Church seeks to maintain an atmosphere for growth and understanding in theology and doctrine. We adhere to the classical statement of ecumenicity: “In essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty, in all things charity”.