Turning the Wheel: Henri Nouwen and our Search for God

A major international conference entitled, "Turning the Wheel: Henri Nouwen and our Search for God" will bring together scholars, ministers, university students, and spiritual seekers to explore themes and ideas that preoccupied Nouwen in his lifetime and which have particular relevance in today's context. Just as Nouwen used his academic learning and role as university professor to speak to the heart, this event aims to balance the world of scholarship with experiential explorations of the Christian spiritual life. The conference will be held on 18-20, May 2006 in Toronto, Canada with the University of St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto serving as the primary host for the expected 250 attendees. The event is co-sponsored by the Christianity and Culture programme at the University of St. Michael's College, Regis College, L'Arche Daybreak and the Henri Nouwen Societies of Canada, the United States and the Netherlands. Please contact Gabrielle Earnshaw at (416) 926 1300 x3405 or for more information.

 
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Posted: March 31, 2006 Transmis : 31 mars 2006

Benedict XVI and the Future of Interreligious Theology

"Benedict XVI and the Future of Interreligious Theology" is the subject of a talk by Francis Clooney, S.J., at 8 p.m., March 24, 2006 at Sam Sorbara Auditorium in Brennan Hall, 81 St Mary Street, Toronto. The evening is sponsored by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada in collaboration with the University of Toronto's Centre for the Study of Religion, Regis College, and the University of St Michael's College. For more information call (416) 926-7115 or (416) 926-1300 ext 3317.

 
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Posted: March 16, 2006 Transmis : 16 mars 2006

WCC assembly wants closer moves to Catholics, Pentecostals

Porto Alegre, Brazil (ENI). The World Council of Churches ended its once every seven years assembly held in Brazil with calls to reach out to Roman Catholic, Pentecostal and Evangelical churches that do not belong to the Geneva-based grouping. "The quest for the visible unity of the church remains at the heart of the WCC," stated a policy document presented on the last day of the grouping's assembly. "Our ultimate vision is that we will achieve, by God's grace, the visible unity of Christ's Church and will be able to welcome one another at the Lord's table, to reconcile our ministries, and to be committed together to the reconciliation of the world." [836 words, ENI-06-0198]

 
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Posted: March 6, 2006 Transmis : 6 mars 2006

Le COE renforce le dialogue avec les catholiques et les pentecôtistes

La neuvième Assemblée du COE se termine par un appel à renforcer le dialogue avec les catholiques et les pentecôtistes.

Porto Alegre, Brésil, le 27 février (ENI\Jerry L. Van Marter et Stephen Brown) - Le Conseil oecuménique des Eglises (COE) a terminé son Assemblée, qui se tient tous les sept ans, par un appel à renforcer le dialogue avec les Eglises catholique romaine, pentecôtistes et évangéliques qui ne sont pas membres de l'organisation, dont le siège est à Genève.

"La quête de l'unité visible de l'Eglise demeure au coeur du COE", affirme un document présenté le dernier jour de la neuvième Assemblée du COE, tenue du 14 au 23 février à Porto Alegre, au Sud du Brésil. "Nous avons pour vision ultime de parvenir par la grâce de Dieu à l'unité visible de l'Eglise du Christ, de nous accueillir mutuellement à la table du Seigneur, de réconcilier nos ministères et de nous engager ensemble à réconcilier le monde." (ENI-06-0112\F 957 mots)

 
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Posted: March 6, 2006 Transmis : 6 mars 2006