Ancient Apostolic Church of Alexandria

06/03/2026

"If our protest is not rooted deeply in prayer and grounded in the sacramental life of the Church, it risks becoming just another form of noise in an already angry and fractured world."

There is a temptation in moments of social upheaval to believe that activism alone will save us. We organize, march, post statements online, attend rallies, and raise our voices against injustice. All these things matter. Silence in the face of oppression is never faithful discipleship. But if our p...

05/30/2026

Convocation 2026

05/04/2026

Today, we join with many across the broader spiritual and ecclesial community in mourning the passing of Stephan A. Hoeller, who departed this life on May 3rd.

We, the bishops of the Ancient Apostolic Church of Alexandria, offer our heartfelt condolences to the clergy and faithful of Ecclesia Gnostica, as well as to all who were touched by Bishop Hoeller’s life and work. His voice was one of wisdom, depth, and gentle illumination—bridging ancient insight with the spiritual longings of the modern world.

Bishop Hoeller’s contributions to the study and living expression of Gnosticism helped preserve a sacred stream of thought that has inspired seekers for generations. His legacy stands not only in his writings and teachings, but in the countless lives awakened to deeper reflection, mystery, and truth.

We commend his soul to the mercy and light of the Divine, trusting that the One who is the Source of all Wisdom receives him in peace.

May those who mourn be comforted, and may his memory be a blessing and a continued light along the path of all who seek.
In faith, hope, and charity,

The Most Rev. Dr. David Oliver Kling, Primus
The Most Rev. Dr. Joshua R. Paszkiewicz, Prior
The Most Rev. Dr. Peter-Michael Preble, Provost

04/14/2026

Exciting new work beginning

Over the past several months, we have been in conversation and prayer, and we are launching the Community of St. Botolph. Our first gathering will be on Sunday, April 19th at 5:30 p.m., and we will meet at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond Street in Hingham. I am especially grateful to Fred Slinger for his generosity in opening this beautiful and sacred space to us.

So, what is the Community of St. Botolph?

We are a threshold community, rooted in the ancient faith of Christ.

We are a wayhouse for pilgrims, seekers, and the spiritually displaced. No matter where you are on life’s journey, you will find a home with us.

We are a place where contemplation and sacrament sustain a faithful life in a changing world. Our worship will be grounded in the rich traditions of the Christian Church, while engaging thoughtfully with the questions and realities of our modern age.

We take our name from St. Botolph of Thorney, a 7th-century monk, abbot, and founder who established a community of prayer and learning on the margins—at the threshold between land and sea, wilderness and settlement. Botolph’s communities became places of hospitality, learning, healing, and refuge for travelers and seekers. Over time, his name came to be associated with crossings, journeys, and safe passage.

And so, in that same spirit, we invite you to come and join us on the journey.