North America-Turtle Island Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute (NATI-RETI) 2026: “Where Now for Visible Justice?”

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The Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) and the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC), initiated and supported by the World Council of Churches (WCC), are proud to announce a joint theological project: the North America-Turtle Island Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute (NATI-RETI) 2026. Scheduled for August 3 through August 16, 2026, this initiative represents a significant renewed chapter in cross-border collaboration, providing a shared platform for emerging Christian leaders from Canada and the United States to engage in deep theological reflection and spiritual fellowship.

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Drawing inspiration from the WCC’s Global Ecumenical Theological Institutes (GETI), NATI-RETI adapts this proven model of theological engagement to the specific context of North America-Turtle Island. The program is a fully immersive residential theological learning program designed as a pilgrimage across borders. The two-week immersion features two distinct geographical and thematic phases:

Week 1: USA Phase (August 3 – 9, 2026): Hosted at the Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit, Michigan.

Week 2: Canada Phase (August 10 – 16, 2026): Hosted at the Toronto School of Theology in Toronto, Ontario.

Guided by the central theme “Where Now for Visible Justice?”, the institute will challenge North American churches to confront the tangible requirements of the Gospel. The curriculum will tackle six critical pillars grounded in the lived realities of our communities:

1. Solidarity with Indigenous Communities
2. Racism and Anti-Racism
3. Secularism and Laicity
4. Wealth Disparity and Poverty
5. Climate Justice
6. Interfaith Dialogue

The program seeks a diverse student body of 50 participants, including 20 from Canada and 30 from the USA. The target group includes advanced students of theology, emerging researchers, and early-career academics aged 21 to 35 years. These participants will be guided and mentored by a team of six facilitators throughout the journey.

NATI-RETI 2026 represents a vital investment in the future of the ecumenical movement in North America-Turtle Island. By gathering in Detroit and Toronto, the program commits to a theology that is not only learned but lived in solidarity with those who are marginalised and in prayerful hope for the unity of the Church.

Posted: Mar. 6, 2026 • Permanent link: ecumenism.net/?p=14936
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