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No Synodality Without Ecumenism | One Body
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Nicholas Jesson
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon and the square was filled with potted plants and trees as part of September’s Season of Creation observances.
The Universal Priesthood and Synodality | One Body
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Nicholas Jesson
The reports issued during the diocesan and continental phases of the Synod on Synodality 2021-2024 offer a consistent call for a renewed understanding of the universal or baptismal priesthood.
Harvesting the Fruits of Dialogue in Canada | One Body
Friday, March 31, 2023
Nicholas Jesson
I was recently asked how we know if a dialogue is successful. Even in the church, there is a temptation to assess projects and ministries by worldly standards.
Do good; Seek justice – The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023 | One Body
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Nicholas Jesson
Do good; Seek justice The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023 by Nicholas Jesson The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity originated in the 19th century from Evangelical, Anglican, and Roman Catholic initiatives. By 1908 it had become an eight-day mini-season of prayer, observed in various forms and at different times […]
Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity | One Body
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Nicholas Jesson
Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity by Nicholas Jesson “The WCC puts unity before justice!” This was the complaint of one Canadian participant in the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany. The 65 Canadian participants gathered recently to debrief their experience of the August 31st to September […]
An ecumenism of the heart | One Body
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC
This summer, the World Council of Churches will hold its 11th General Assembly, the most diverse Christian gathering of its size in the world.
Pope Francis' homily during the ecumenical prayer service at the World Council of Churches in Geneva
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Salt + Light Media
Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily on "walking in the Spirit" for the ecumenical prayer service at the World Council of Churches in Geneva.
“God of Life, Lead Us to Justice and Peace”
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Salt + Light Media
By Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton The theme of the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches was, “God of Life, Lead us to Justice and Peace”. This 10th Assembly, held in Busan, Korea, was remarkable in any number of ways – great guest speakers from the Jewish and Evangelical traditions, great participation by Orthodox […]
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