Interdenominational Cooperation Fund encourages United Methodists to work ecumenically

The early church, much like the church today, struggled with division and divisiveness. The apostle Paul advised the early Christians: “You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. You have one Master, one faith, one baptism, one God . . . . Everything you are and think and do is permeated with Oneness.”

Then he added a caveat: “But that doesn’t mean you should all look and speak and act the same.” (Ephesians 4:4-7, The Message)
When we support the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund, we put Paul’s words into action. Even as we appreciate the uniqueness of being United Methodist, we support ecumenical efforts around the world, foster Christian unity and understanding, witness to a common Christian faith, meet human suffering, and advocate for peace and justice around the world.
Our 100-percent giving to the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund enables United Methodists to be in ministry with people of many faiths through Churches Uniting in Christ, the Pan-Methodist Commission, the World and National Councils of Churches, and the World Methodist Council.
“We have much that is similar [between denominations],” said the Rev. Pamela Lightsey, United Methodist representative to the Pan-Methodist Commission, “and there is great unity and power in everyone standing together.”