Ecumenism

In Assisi, Gathering For The Peace Of The Church

Scott MacDougall | Posted 04.30.2012

Scott MacDougall

Only by reshaping our imagination of the church to focus on its peace and unity, can we truly and effectively stand in solidarity with the poor, vulnerable, outcast, marginalized, and oppressed.

Discerning The Future Of The National Council Of Churches Of Christ In The USA

Bruce Reyes-Chow | Posted 04.17.2012

Bruce Reyes-Chow

I believe that emerging church movements will only take root and have a meaningful impact on the world if helpful aspects of our historic church traditions and resources are leveraged in ways that inspire and support them.

Worship First, Debate Later

Michael O'Loughlin | Posted 12.20.2011

Michael O'Loughlin

The real differences among our various Christian tribes should not be casually dismissed. But imagine the possibilities if we were able to trust in God enough to set them aside for a greater purpose.

Black Baptists Decry 'Disrespect' Directed At Obama

Posted 10.15.2011

By Adelle M. Banks Religion News Service WASHINGTON (RNS) A black denomination that began 50 years ago in support of the Rev. Martin Luther King J...

Beatification Of WWII Martyrs Divides Lutherans, Catholics

Posted 06.20.2011

By Omar Sacirbey Religion News Service LUEBECK, Germany (RNS) Residents of this north German city have long taken pride in four native sons -- three ...

National Council Of Churches To Mark 100th Anniversary Of Ecumenical Movement

Posted 05.25.2011

By Bruce Nolan Religion News Service NEW ORLEANS (RNS) Leaders of the nation's largest coalition of Christian churches will gather here this week (No...

Memo to Rome: Some of Us Like the Reformation

Rev. Astrid Storm | Posted 05.25.2011

Rev. Astrid Storm

The Anglicans that the Vatican probably comes into the most (perhaps sole) contact with seem to wish they were Roman Catholic.