CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
2010 national workshop on Christian unity
United Methodist Ecumenical and Interreligious Training 2010 Invitation
The General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns invites you to join us at the 47th National Workshop on Christian Unity (NWCU) in Tampa, FL. Sponsored by the National Ecumenical Officers’ Association, the NWCU will take place April 19–22, 2010. Again this year, United Methodists attending can join the UMEIT network for educational opportunities on all things ecumenical and interreligious.
What is UMEIT (pronounced “You Might”) network? United Methodist Ecumenical and Interreligious Training is a network of United Methodists comprised of Conference Committee on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns members and chairs, but open to anyone who has an interest in ecumenism and/or interreligious concerns. Created at the 2009 National Workshop on Christian Unity, UMEIT is designed to support, facilitate and encourage ecumenical and interreligious ministries in annual conferences, districts and local congregations. UMEIT provides a forum to compare notes on ecumenical and interreligious activities and to provide leadership development seminars with noted scholars and church leaders. For more information and to download the registration form, visit www.gccuic-umc.org.
Ecumenical Days
Worship, study and dialogue with hundreds of people of faith at the annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days event in Washington, DC on March 19 – 22, 2010 Washington D.C. Then join us as we go to Capitol Hill to advocate for our members of Congress to remedy global injustices. For more info go to http://advocacydays.org/
United Methodist and Evangelical Lutherans in full Communion
FAQ
What is the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund?
Through the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund, United Methodists support the General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns which:
- Advocates and works toward the full reception of the gift of Christian unity in every aspect of the church's life;
- Fosters approaches to ministry and mission that more fully reflect the oneness of Christ's church in the Christian community;
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Did You Know?
Through the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund, we:
- Support ecumenical efforts around the world,
- Foster Christian unity and understanding,
- Witness to a common christian faith,
- Meet human suffering and
- Advocate for global peace and juistice all over the world
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The Interdenominational Cooperation Fund includes the following partners:
