Ecumenical and Inter-religious Relations
The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson Elected as General Minister and President of the UCC
The United Church of Christ (UCC) met for its 2023 General Synod in Indianapolis from June 30 to July 4. The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson was elected as the denomination’s general minister and president, making her not only the first woman, but the first Black woman, to hold the title in the UCC’s history. Previously, […]
New Documentary “The Philadelphia Eleven” to Premiere in Philadelphia
“The Philadelphia Eleven,” a new documentary directed by Margo Guernsey and Nikki Bramley about the first 11 women to be ordained as priests in The Episcopal Church is set to premiere Sept. 30. The premiere will take place at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia, the same church where the 11 ordinations took place […]
Ecumenical Dialogues: Where are We Headed?
A number of important dialogue meetings are set to occur this fall. These dialogues will serve as important stepping stones for resolutions that will be brought to the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church in June of next year. The United Methodist-Episcopal Church Dialogue will meet in Atlanta in November. They will discuss the […]
Episcopal Church-Presbyterian Church (USA) Dialogue Discusses “Episcopal-Presbyterian Agreement on Local Sharing of Ministries”
The third round of bilateral dialogues between The Episcopal Church and the Presbyterian Church (USA) held its winter 2023 meeting in Austin, Texas, both in-person and online. All sessions began with morning and evening prayer, with celebration of the Eucharist on Thursday. Invited participants offered their perspectives and insights on the draft “Episcopal-Presbyterian Agreement on […]
Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations Calls the Church to Confront Antisemitism
As the U.S. continues to grapple with the onslaught of antisemitism, often by celebrities, athletes, and politicians with large platforms, the Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations (CCJR) published “A National Reckoning of the Soul: A Call to the Churches of the United States to Confront the Crisis of Antisemitism.” “The CCJR unanimously issues this […]
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2023
Ecumenical Advocacy Days is an annual gathering of Christian advocates and activists. This year’s virtual conference will take place April 25-27. Participants will take part in worship, education, and advocacy for the innovative and courageous policies needed to realize God’s promise of peace. The 2023 theme is “Swords into Plowshares: Achieving Enough for All & […]
Constable Grant Awarded to “Philadelphia Eleven” Film, Trailer Released
The “Philadelphia Eleven” film tells the story of the women ordained as priests in Philadelphia in 1974. The making of this documentary started in 2015 when Margo Guernsey and Nikki Bramley met with two of the women ordained as priests in Philadelphia in 1974 and proposed a feature documentary to tell the story. Over the […]
CSW67 Wraps Up
The 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women took place from March 6-17. The priority theme this year was: “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.” In February, the Episcopal Church announced its delegates to this year’s Commission. […]
Join the World Council of Churches’ Thursdays in Black (#TiB) Campaign
From the World Council of Churches: “In every country, gender-based violence is a tragic reality. This violence is frequently hidden, and victims are often silent, fearing stigma and further violence. We all have a responsibility to speak out against violence, to ensure that women and men, boys and girls, are safe from rape and violence […]
Applications Open for Churches Uniting in Christ’s Academy of Ecumenism
Churches Uniting In Christ (CUIC) has created an ecumenical academy. According to the CUIC: “Young adults chosen to participate will be trained in current group leadership skills, the history and theology of the Ecumenical Movement, and the particular connections among the CUIC Member Communions, Christian unity and interreligious relationships. “This small cohort of young adults […]
