Ecumenism

The Wednesday religion post comes a day late. I wanted to post something about a new ecumenical group, Christian Churches Together, and Wednesday was the big day for their first ever conference.

In a time of deep religious division and tension, many American churches are joining in a fresh bid for greater Christian unity. After five years of discussion and prayer, church leaders are to meet Wednesday in Pasadena, Calif., in the official launch of an ecumenical body – Christian Churches Together in the USA (CCT). Its mission: "to grow closer together in Christ in order to strengthen our Christian witness in the world."

Read the full Christian Science Monitor article.