Interim Directors Message
by: Dr. Dianna Wright
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reminds us that we, The Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.), are but one part of the body of Christ. “But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love” (Ephesians 4: 15–16). It’s parts, by whatever name—Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist, Moravian, Baptist, Episcopal, Pentecostal, or no name at all—make up one big family of God, called to work together for the common good of all people. In some cases, we have agreements on ecclesial identity and ordered ministries. In others, we relate without formal ties. But whatever case, it is very important that we move beyond our written covenants about working together to active participation in God’s work for the kin-dom. Just imagine the impact we can have on all the troubles of the world if together we do what we can to build up the body in Christ. Read more...
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From Evie's Desk:
We invite all our ecumenical partners and friends to join the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020!
The 2020 theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been selected. “They Showed Us Unusual Kindness” (cf. Acts 28:2). Annually, leaders of faith communities throughout the world gather together to arrive at the theme for the annual celebration of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year the theme finds its origins in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 27:18-28:10). Read more
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16 Days Against Gender-based Violence
Join the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence” is an annual international campaign that commences on 25 November— the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women— and ends on 10 December, Human Rights Day. It has been coordinated by the Center for Women's Global Leadership since its launch in 1991. The UN supports this civil society-led campaign through the “United Nations Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women Campaign (UNiTE)”1. Read more...
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Ecumenism @ Work
Press Release on the International Dialogue Between World Communion of Reformed Churches and Classical Pentecostal Read More...
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Advent Ecumenical Resources
Stories, songs, and ideas for worship services during Advent
Ahead of the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation, worship material has been prepared in different regions of the world, including two booklets with worship outlines for the four Sundays of Advent, meditations, stories, and songs on peace. Read more...
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The Center Baltimore is now accepting applications for their summer 2020 internships! February 18, 2020 deadline. Visit https://www.thecenterbaltimore.org/ for more information.
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Upcoming Ecumenical Events
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Save the date for Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2020, April 24-27, on re-imagining community for God's earth and people. Come to learn about the intersection of climate change and economic injustice, and to advocate for climate justice.
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The Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations shall function to give a high profile to the vision of the ecumenical and interreligious involvement and work as central to the gospel and key to the life of the church; plan and coordinate, in consultation with the agencies and governing bodies of the church, the involvement of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in ecumenical and interreligious relations and work... The upcoming meeting dates are January 15-17, 2020 - Louisville, KY. Read more...
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