http://www.christianpost.com/us/topics/ecumenical Copyright (c) Christian Post. All Rights Reserved. 5 en-gb 144 17 http://www.christianpost.com http://www.christianpost.com/images/blogs/article/cpLogo.gif http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091111/christians-called-to-be-people-of-uncommon-sense/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091111/christians-called-to-be-people-of-uncommon-sense/index.html It's difficult to rejoice, pray or even give thanks when facing the world today. But Christians from a wide spectrum of churches were challenged to do just that. Audrey Barrick Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:39:53 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091021/wcc-head-preaches-unity-at-north-korean-church/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091021/wcc-head-preaches-unity-at-north-korean-church/index.html The head of the World Council of Churches preached to a North Korean congregation Sunday, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and unity in a country known for its reclusiveness and for having the most heavily militarized border in the world. Aaron J. Leichman Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:50:32 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091016/wcc-head-to-visit-north-korea-churches/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091016/wcc-head-to-visit-north-korea-churches/index.html Responding to the invitation of the Korean Christian Federation of North Korea, the general secretary of the World Council of Churches will begin his pastoral visit to churches in North Korea on Saturday. Ethan Cole Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:47 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091014/theologians-dialogue-to-advance-unity-in-divided-world/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091014/theologians-dialogue-to-advance-unity-in-divided-world/index.html "The Church is called to be one, but cannot understand that call from an exclusive or excluding perspective," the Anglican minister said. "We are the people of God, called to journey together, not to demonize and leave behind others because we consider them 'not one of us.'" Audrey Barrick Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:30:05 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091012/-common-word-muslims-christians-press-for-common-deeds/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091012/-common-word-muslims-christians-press-for-common-deeds/index.html Relevance, aggressive secular attacks, and the threat of extremism are challenges for all people of faith, said former British Prime Minister Tony Blair at a major Muslim-Christian dialogue conference this past week. Joshua A. Goldberg Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:37:48 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091003/world-council-of-churches-sees-honesty-as-basis-for-interfaith-encounters/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091003/world-council-of-churches-sees-honesty-as-basis-for-interfaith-encounters/index.html Both the incoming and outgoing heads of the World Council of Churches this week stressed honesty as the basis upon which people of different faiths can have meaningful encounters. Jenna Lyle Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:52:23 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091001/protestants-catholics-celebrate-10-years-of-consensus-on-salvation/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091001/protestants-catholics-celebrate-10-years-of-consensus-on-salvation/index.html Protestant and Catholic leaders are gathering in Chicago on Thursday to mark the tenth anniversary of a landmark ecumenical agreement made between the two faith traditions. Lillian Kwon Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:39:23 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090921/religious-leaders-to-gather-ahead-of-g20-summit-to-press-for-action/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090921/religious-leaders-to-gather-ahead-of-g20-summit-to-press-for-action/index.html More than 25 Christian, Jewish, and Islamic leaders from the United States will be gathering Tuesday as part of an effort to press leaders of the world's largest national economies to fulfill their promises to help people who have suffered from the global economic recession. Aaron J. Leichman Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:52:54 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090902/wcc-calls-on-israel-to-dismantle-settlements/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090902/wcc-calls-on-israel-to-dismantle-settlements/index.html The World Council of Churches on Wednesday called on Israel to cease and dismantle its settlements in the occupied territories. Ethan Cole Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:26:34 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090901/wcc-seeks-broader-ecumenical-engagement-at-next-assembly/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090901/wcc-seeks-broader-ecumenical-engagement-at-next-assembly/index.html Organizers of the 2013 World Council of Churches assembly stressed that the next meeting would bring together not only WCC members, but also representatives of other Christian traditions, including Pentecostals and Evangelicals still outside the WCC fold. Maria Mackay Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:00:57 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090831/world-ecumenical-body-chooses-s-korea-for-next-general-assembly/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090831/world-ecumenical-body-chooses-s-korea-for-next-general-assembly/index.html The Central Committee of the World Council of Churches has voted to hold its next General Assembly in Busan, South Korea, in 2013. Maria Mackay Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:09:13 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090831/american-jewish-group-blasts-wcc-head-for-israel-comment/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090831/american-jewish-group-blasts-wcc-head-for-israel-comment/index.html The American Jewish Committee, one of the oldest Jewish advocacy organizations in the United States, denounced a statement made by the World Council of Churches General Secretary the Rev. Samuel Kobia who called Israel’s "occupation" of Palestinian territories "a sin against God." Ethan Cole Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:43:53 EDT