Category - ecumenical

Christian cooperation for the sake of the world

Press Office — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:00:54 +0000

Commenting after a 12-13 November conference in Bristol on the future of the ecumenical movement among Christians, Simon Barrow, co-director of the religion and society think-tank Ekklesia, said: <

Christian impetus for cooperation and service still strong, say ecumenists

staff writers — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:39:04 +0000

Despite setbacks and constraints, the cause of greater Christian unity and outward-looking cooperation in Britain and Ireland is still strong, a gathering of ecumenists has said.

Orthodox leader calls for pan-European Christian alliance

Stephen Brown — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:48:20 +0100

Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomeos I has called for the creation of a churches' umbrella body in Europe to include Catholics alongside Anglicans, Orthodox and Protestants.

Two candidates named for top post in world churches body

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:05:11 +0100

The World Council of Churches has identified two candidates – one a Korean Presbyterian and the other a Norwegian Lutheran – for the post of its general secretary in 2010.

United Reformed Church chooses new number two

agency reporter — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:15:12 +0000

Richard Mortimer has been appointed deputy general secretary of the United Reformed Church. He moves from a role in guiding the Church’s links with other Christian traditions, as secretary for ecumenical relations.

Bishop demoted for attacking Russian Orthodox leaders

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:20:58 +0100

A bishop from Russia's Arctic region of Chukotka who attacked the hierarchy of the Russian Orthodox Church for its ties to the Kremlin and for its involvement with other churches.

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.