The beliefs shared by Union of Scranton-member churches, distinguished from
Roman Catholic and
Union of Utrecht churches, are described in the
Declaration of Scranton. The
Declaration of Scranton expands
Declaration of Utrecht principles by adding
theologically conservative expressions of faith in the
sacraments of
marriage and
holy orders. In the
Declaration of Scranton, the signatories: • reject the
dogma of
papal infallibility and the
universal episcopate of the Bishop of Rome • reject the dogmatic pronouncements of the
Immaculate Conception and the
Assumption of Mary, although not the dogmas themselves • reject
ordination of women to the priesthood, consecration of women to the
episcopate and the
blessing of same-sex unions • affirm a sacrificial understanding of the
Eucharist and the
real presence. ==Members==