Category Archives: ecumenism

Kirk Moderator meets Pope Francis


  The moderator presented the Pope with a Dove of Peace (The modern Church of Scotland is Reformed and Presbyterian. The history of how it grew into its present shape starts more than 1,500 years ago. This gesture between the … Continue reading

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Trying to understand Ecumenism and Russian State Power


Ecumenism and Russian State Power by George Weigel 11 . 12 . 14 Source http://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2014/11/ecumenism-and-russian-state-power Historically, various Orthodox Churches have identified with the political governance in their nations (ethnic groups). Here is a current day example of how this relationship … Continue reading

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Kenneth Copeland, Anglican Bishop Tony Palmer, and Pope Francis all on the same page.


Here is a request from a former Lutheran, journeyed charismatic evangelical, and currently retired Anglican priest. No matter your place in our Christian body, this message from Kenneth Copeland, Bishop Tony Palmer, and Pope Francis will shake your expectations and … Continue reading

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Lest you think it is only American Churchmen who are suspicious of their Christian co-religionists.


OCP News Service – February 2014 Read News item about agreement in Malayalam Language: DIALOGUE & EFFORTS FOR UNITY BETWEEN THE TWO FAMILIES OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH: The Leaning Cross Church – The Historic Monument of Orthodox Revolt against Roman … Continue reading

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Boston’s Cardinal Sean O’Malley surprised many people when he asked Rev. Anne Robertson, a pastor in the United Methodist Church, to anoint his forehead with consecrated water


The Photo Of Rev Anne Robertson And Cardinal Sean O’Malley That Sent Shock Waves Through The Internet (And Church) Thank you to Fr. Smuts for finding this. January 17, 2014 Rev. Anne Robertson was the only female clergy member to assist … Continue reading

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Muhammad’s letter to Christian monks at Mt. Sinai, 628AD


Egyptian Muslims forget Muhammad’s letter to Christian monks at Mt. Sinai Craig Considine Official blog This letter has been, and is ignored, by many, if not most, Islamic scholars who prefer to emphasis other Koran passages.  Christians can understand this habit … Continue reading

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ACNA and Missouri Synod Lutheran talks


IRD Exclusive: Bishop Sutton on the ACNA and Lutheranism 09 Tuesday Jul 2013 Posted by Bart Gingerich in Uncategorized (the entire article may be found here) ……… BG: Well, you’ve certainly seen some success in robust ecumenical dialogue. For example, the … Continue reading

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