Ecumenical Relations
Ecumenical Relations
ASSOCIATED COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
General Assembly Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations
02/07/2011
Call to Pray for Peace in Nigeria
“As people of faith wrestle with the Boko Haram phenomenon, let us keep our sisters and brothers in our prayers,” the general secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches writes in a message to churches.
Support the Ecumenical Formation of Presbyterian Leaders
We invite you to support the ecumenical formation of our church leaders, particularly of young adult leaders. Currently our church does not have funds assigned to ecumenical formation. Ecumenical experiences are a powerful mean by which church leaders are transformed and shaped.
Unity and Reformed Heritage Seminar
April 30-May 6, 2012, Geneva, Switzerland
This educational trip to Geneva is designed to broaden our understanding on theological, social and global economic issues, such as interfaith dialogue, evangelism, globalization, church unity, justice and peace, ecumenical dialogue, the Reformed faith in the 21st century, among others. Participants will engage the staff of the World Council of Churches, the World Communion of Reformed Churches, Conference of European Churches, Oikocredit and other ecumenical organizations based in Geneva. A one-day visit is scheduled to the Ecumenical Institute of Bossey — in a lovely rural setting outside of Geneva. A city tour, a visit to the Museum of the Reformation, and one full-day tour to Gruyeres and Lausanne (old city). This is a great educational opportunity, including time for leisure and relaxation. Here is a schedule of events and a brochure(PDF). This years Seminar is filled. Please watch for 2013 dates.
Presbyterian Church (USA) Ecumenical Vision and Priorities
The unity of the church is both God's real gift and God's effective calling. The source and the shape of the gift are proclaimed in Scripture:
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.
(Eph. 4:4-6)
We believe that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is called to seek unity with the whole body of Christ and all the people of God. We renew our commitment that to be Presbyterian is to be ecumenical. We confess our own brokenness in the PC(USA) and pledge to promote the quest for unity and reconciliation throughout our church and in the world.(Read the entire Ecumenical Vision Statement.)
"The Ecumenical Stance of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)."
To be Presbyterian is to be Ecumenical.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is called and committed to seek unity with the whole body of Christ and all the people of God.