Category - ecumenical

Churches seek inspiring examples from the past to re-energise them today

agency reporter — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:59:33 +0100

Can saints and martyrs – or simply Christians who lived exemplary lives – help unite and focus the churches in the C21st century? An international group of experts will discuss this and related questions at a symposium in Italy.

Churches back relief effort in Haiti and other storm-hit areas

staff writers — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:10:33 +0100

Christian denominations working through the ecumenical Action of Churches Together and the Catholic network Caritas are contributing short- and long-term aid to those hit by hurricanes and tropical storms recently.

Churches' solidarity visit to Indonesia will focus on reconciliation work

agency reporter — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:00:54 +0100

Churches working for and end to outbreaks of ethnic and religious conflict in Indonesia will receive a solidarity visit from an international ecumenical delegation sent by the World Council of Churches.

Church leaders set aside time to focus on the environment

staff writers — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:02:49 +0100

English church leaders have called on Christians to use the period of 1 September to 4 October 2008 as an opportunity to put the environment at the heart of their prayer, worship and practical concern. This is part of a regular initiative.

Scholars meet to strengthen Christian-Muslim dialogue

staff writers — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:49:56 +0100

As the Church of England postponed debate on a controversial resolution interpreted as encouraging the proselytism of Muslims, the Archbishop of Canterbury has chaired a gathering of scholars looking to deepen inter-faith engagement.

Easter in ordinary

Simon Barrow — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:04:09 +0000

This year Easter comes incredibly early, with Palm Sunday - when we recall the threat occasioned by Jesus' nonviolent arrival in Jerusalem - being only next week. Why?

WCC faces 'significant challenges' as it celebrates 60th birthday

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:52:45 +0000

The main governing body of the World Council of Churches is meeting in Geneva from 13-20 February, during which it will celebrate the 60th anniversary its 1948 founding. The WCC is now the world's largest Christian grouping.

Grappling with change as a global church

Sara Speicher — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:33:44 +0000

This year the World Council of Churches, the primary post-war instrument of global church cooperation, is 60 years old. Sara Speicher explores its role and future in a radically changed world, and asks how churches today can negotiate togetherness and difference.

Geneva celebrations mark Christian centenary in a divided world

staff writers — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:55:12 +0000

As millions of Christians throughout the world mark the 100th anniversary of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2008, the central ecumenical event in Geneva has highlighted prayer for unity amidst situations of conflict and distress.

US presidential candidates urged not to make religion a divisive issue

staff writers — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:42:20 +0000

US presidential candidates locked in often bitter struggles for their party nominations have been urged not to make religious capital out of politics and political capital out of religion as the campaign trail hots up.