Common celebration of Easter a gift, WCC work towards universal date will continue

WCC Press Release In an Easter message to member churches, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia expresses his hope that “Christians throughout the world will join in prayer and celebration” as they celebrate Easter on the same date this year, an occurrence he considers a “real gift and blessing”. Though
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Posted: April 8, 2004 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=96
Categories: Dialogue, WCC News • In this article: Easter, Samuel Kobia, WCC Transmis : 8 avril 2004 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=96
Catégorie : Dialogue, WCC News • Dans cet article : Easter, Samuel Kobia, WCC

A WCC staff comment on Mel Gibson film

WCC News flash What should we do after seeing Mel Gibson’s film ‘The Passion of Christ’? That is the question being asked by Rev. Dr Hans Ucko, who specializes in Christian-Jewish dialogue at the World Council of Churches. He discusses the impact of our reactions to this controversial film in an opinion piece published in
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Posted: April 8, 2004 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=97
Categories: Dialogue, WCC News • In this article: anti-semitism, Christian, Christianity, Judaism, Mel Gibson, WCC Transmis : 8 avril 2004 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=97
Catégorie : Dialogue, WCC News • Dans cet article : anti-semitism, Christian, Christianity, Judaism, Mel Gibson, WCC

Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ

A statement from the Christian-Jewish Dialogue in Montreal Like all art works based on historical events, Mel Gibson’s film The Passion of the Christ may create the illusion that it faithfully reproduces the details of Jesus’ Passion with its cruelty and violence. Viewers may be left with the impression that without the Jews, these things
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Posted: April 8, 2004 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=98
Categories: Dialogue • In this article: anti-semitism, Christian, Christianity, Judaism, Mel Gibson Transmis : 8 avril 2004 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=98
Catégorie : Dialogue • Dans cet article : anti-semitism, Christian, Christianity, Judaism, Mel Gibson

La Passion du Christ de Mel Gibson

Une déclaration du Dialogue Judéo-Chrétien de Montréal Comme toute oeuvre d’art basée sur des faits historiques, le film de Mel Gibson La Passion du Christ peut créer l’illusion qu’il reproduit fidèlement le moindre détail de la passion de Jésus, avec toute sa toute cruauté et sa violence. Les spectateurs pourraient rester sous l’impression que tout
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Posted: April 8, 2004 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=99
Categories: Dialogue • In this article: anti-semitism, Christian, Christianity, Judaism, Mel Gibson Transmis : 8 avril 2004 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=99
Catégorie : Dialogue • Dans cet article : anti-semitism, Christian, Christianity, Judaism, Mel Gibson

Anglican-Roman Catholic dialogue back on track

According to a VIS report published May 13, 2005, the Anglican-Roman Catholic dialogue will be back on track following next Monday’s release of a document on Mary. IARCCUM (pronounced “yar-come”) is the International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission. It was established after the Mississauga consultation between bishops of the two communions in 2000. It was intended to parallel the work of ARCIC II (the theological dialogue) with an emphasis on “communion in mission”, that is, to find ways that Anglicans and Roman Catholics can work together to reflect the current stage of our unity. IARCCUM’s mandate was detoured following the 2003 consecration of Gene Robinson and the New Westminster decision to bless same-sex unions.
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Posted: May 13, 2005 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=134
Categories: Dialogue • In this article: Anglican, ARCIC, Catholic, Mary Transmis : 13 mai 2005 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=134
Catégorie : Dialogue • Dans cet article : Anglican, ARCIC, Catholic, Mary

Catholics, Anglicans to present joint document on Mary

VATICAN CITY, MAY 13, 2005 (VIS) – The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Anglican Communion Office announced in a communique today that the most recent report of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC), entitled “Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ,” will be presented on May 16, 2005 in Seattle, U.S.A., where the
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Posted: May 13, 2005 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=135
Categories: Communiqué, Dialogue, Documents, Vatican News • In this article: ARCIC, Catholic, Mary Transmis : 13 mai 2005 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=135
Catégorie : Communiqué, Dialogue, Documents, Vatican News • Dans cet article : ARCIC, Catholic, Mary

ARCIC’s method

As I have been reading various news reports, blogs, and editorials commenting upon the the new Anglican – Roman Catholic dialogue report on “Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ” I have been a little annoyed to hear critics repeat the same line again and again: that the “old ecumenism” is wishy washy. This is frequently contrasted with a proposed new ecumenism that would be committed to truth. What? Is the “old ecumenism” not committed to truth? The bulk of my annoyance stems from the fact that these critiques are not only rejecting the conclusions of the dialogues (a legitimate response), but also that they present the theologians and churches involved as insincere or unfaithful. Most of time these critiques stem from a general rejection of the ecumenical endeavour, not from any understanding of the content of the dialogues.
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Posted: May 28, 2005 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=137
Categories: Dialogue • In this article: Anglican, ARCIC, Catholic, Mary Transmis : 28 mai 2005 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=137
Catégorie : Dialogue • Dans cet article : Anglican, ARCIC, Catholic, Mary

Oasis – al-Waha – Nakhlistan

The review, Oasis/al-Waha/Nakhlistan, was launched on 7 March 2005 to promote an open and respectful dialogue with Islam, and to support Christian minorities in predominantly Muslim countries. Initially, Oasis will be published twice a year. Edited by a committee of experts from around the world, it is published in four editions: English-Arabic, English-Urdu, French-Arabic and
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Posted: June 30, 2005 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=139
Categories: Dialogue • In this article: interfaith, Islam Transmis : 30 juin 2005 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=139
Catégorie : Dialogue • Dans cet article : interfaith, Islam

Online texts for ARCIC’s Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ

The full text of Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ has been published on our website with the permission of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.

An Introduction to Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ, prepared by the Rev. Don Bolen, co-secretary of ARCIC II, and staff-person at the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and A Commentary by Jared Wicks, s.j. are available on the Vatican website; A commentary and study guide by Timothy Bradshaw is available on the Anglican Communion website.
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Posted: July 21, 2005 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=146
Categories: Dialogue • In this article: Anglican, ARCIC, Catholic, Mary Transmis : 21 juillet 2005 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=146
Catégorie : Dialogue • Dans cet article : Anglican, ARCIC, Catholic, Mary

Presbyterians and Christian Reformed engage in dialogue

The Presbyterian Church in Canada (PCC) and the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRC) have begun a “bilateral conversation” at the invitation of the CRC. The PCC Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations committee reported to this summer’s General Assembly that the CRC have issued an invitation to “bilateral conversation, or dialogue, about issues of common
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Posted: July 21, 2005 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=150
Categories: Dialogue, News • In this article: Christian Reformed Church in North America, Presbyterian Church in Canada Transmis : 21 juillet 2005 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=150
Catégorie : Dialogue, News • Dans cet article : Christian Reformed Church in North America, Presbyterian Church in Canada

World’s Religions after September 11: A Global Congress

A global gathering will be held in Montreal from 11-15 September 2006. The Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, which convened the meeting of the latest Parliament in Barcelona in 2004, has officially recognized this global congress as a Post-Parliament event. For detailed information visit the website of the Global Congress or contact
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Posted: August 11, 2005 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=156
Categories: Dialogue • In this article: 9/11, events, interfaith, peace, security, world religions Transmis : 11 aoüt 2005 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=156
Catégorie : Dialogue • Dans cet article : 9/11, events, interfaith, peace, security, world religions

Devotion or division? Portraits of Mary in the Gospels of Luke & John

Scripturefest with Dr. Jo-Ann Badley at Queen’s House of Retreats (601 Taylor St. West, Saskatoon) January 21, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required, $35. Co-sponsored by Queen’s House, RC Diocese of Saskatoon, and the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism.

Posted: January 21, 2006 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=195
Categories: Dialogue, Resources • In this article: education, preaching, Scripture Transmis : 21 janvier 2006 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=195
Catégorie : Dialogue, Resources • Dans cet article : education, preaching, Scripture

Le COE renforce le dialogue avec les catholiques et les pentecôtistes

Le Conseil œcuménique 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.
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Posted: March 6, 2006 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=213
Categories: Dialogue • In this article: 2006, Catholic, WCC Transmis : 6 mars 2006 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=213
Catégorie : Dialogue • Dans cet article : 2006, Catholic, WCC

WCC assembly wants closer moves to Catholics, Pentecostals

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.
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Posted: March 6, 2006 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=214
Categories: Dialogue • In this article: 2006, Catholic, Christian unity, Pentecostal, WCC, WCC Assembly Transmis : 6 mars 2006 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=214
Catégorie : Dialogue • Dans cet article : 2006, Catholic, Christian unity, Pentecostal, WCC, WCC Assembly

Mary: a meeting place for Muslims and Christians

A prominent Italian newspaper editor has appealed to Muslims to visit Marian shrines in Italy. Reminding his readers that the Qu’ran devotes an entire sura to Mary, and that Muslims and Christians jointly venerate Marian shrines in Muslim countries, Magdi Allam is puzzled why more Muslims do not visit shrines in Christian countries. Allam, an
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Posted: June 29, 2006 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=243
Categories: Dialogue • In this article: interfaith, Islam, Mary Transmis : 29 juin 2006 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=243
Catégorie : Dialogue • Dans cet article : interfaith, Islam, Mary

Farewell, Au Revoir, al-Salaamu

It is with a certain sense of loss that the Centre will bid farewell to its current director, Dr Stuart E. Brown and his wife, Margaret, at the end of June. They will be returning to Nigeria, Africa where Dr Brown has been offered a full professorship in the Department of Religious Studies at Abti University in the city of Yola. Margaret will accompany him to take up a position in the University Library, working in the area of Archives/Reference.
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Posted: June 30, 2006 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=244
Categories: Dialogue • In this article: Canada, Centre Canadien d’œcuménisme, interfaith, Stuart Brown Transmis : 30 juin 2006 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=244
Catégorie : Dialogue • Dans cet article : Canada, Centre Canadien d’œcuménisme, interfaith, Stuart Brown

Au Revoir, Farewell, al-Salaamu

C’est avec un sentiment de regret que le Centre a appris le départ de son directeur actuel, le Dr Stuart Brown et de son épouse, Margaret, à la fin de juin. Ils retourneront au Nigeria, en Afrique, où le Dr Brown s’est vu offrir une chaire au département d’études religieuses de l’université Abti à Yola. Margaret l’y accompagnera et occupera un poste au département des archives de la bibliothèque de l’université.
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Posted: June 30, 2006 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=245
Categories: Dialogue • In this article: Canada, Islam, Stuart Brown Transmis : 30 juin 2006 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=245
Catégorie : Dialogue • Dans cet article : Canada, Islam, Stuart Brown

Methodists affirm Joint Declaration with Lutherans and Catholics

During the summer months ecumenical news dries up as church leaders, pastors, and theologians head off on their holiday plans. However, this year a very significant event occurred while we were all at the lake. Since 2001, Methodists have expressed appreciation for the Lutheran-Roman Catholic “Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification” (JDDJ). Not long after the formal affirmation of the JDDJ, representatives of the Methodist World Council and the World Alliance of Reformed Churches gathered with the two signatories to discuss the possibilities of expanding the consensus to include their constituencies. This summer, on July 23, the World Methodist Conference, a gathering of 76 churches in the Methodist tradition, affirmed the Joint Declaration in a signing ceremony together with Lutheran and Roman Catholic representatives.
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Posted: August 5, 2006 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=253
Categories: Dialogue, News • In this article: Catholic, Christian unity, Justification by Faith, Lutheran, Methodist, statements Transmis : 5 aoüt 2006 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=253
Catégorie : Dialogue, News • Dans cet article : Catholic, Christian unity, Justification by Faith, Lutheran, Methodist, statements

Adventists and Evangelicals Meet in Dialogue

Representatives of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church and the World Evangelical Alliance met in dialogue August 8-11, 2006 on the campus of the International Baptist Theological Seminary, located in Prague, Czech Republic. Although informal contacts had occurred during the past 50 years, this was the first official meeting of the two groups. The purposes of the dialogue were to gain a clearer understanding of the theological positions of each body; to clarify matters of misunderstanding; to discuss frankly areas of agreement and disagreement on a Biblical basis; and to explore possible areas of cooperation.
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Posted: September 1, 2006 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=261
Categories: Dialogue, News • In this article: Evangelicals, Seventh-day Adventist, World Evangelical Alliance Transmis : 1 septembre 2006 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=261
Catégorie : Dialogue, News • Dans cet article : Evangelicals, Seventh-day Adventist, World Evangelical Alliance

Adventistes et évangéliques se rencontrent lors d’un dialogue

(Prague, République tchèque — WEA/APD) Des représentants de l’Eglise adventiste du septième jour au niveau mondial et de l’Alliance Mondiale Évangélique (WEA) se sont rencontrés pour un dialogue du 8 au 11 août 2006 sur le campus du Séminaire baptiste international, situé à Prague, République tchèque. Bien que des contacts informels aient eu lieu au cours des 50 dernières années, c’était la première rencontre officielle de ces deux groupes. Les objectifs de ce dialogue étaient : d’arriver à une compréhension plus claire despositions théologiques de chacun de ces groupes ; de clarifier des malentendus ; de discuter avec franchise et sur une base biblique les points d’accord et de désaccord ; et d’explorer des domaines possibles de collaboration.
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Posted: September 4, 2006 • Permanent link: ecu.net/?p=262
Categories: Dialogue, News • In this article: Evangelicals, Seventh-day Adventist, World Evangelical Alliance Transmis : 4 septembre 2006 • Lien permanente : ecu.net/?p=262
Catégorie : Dialogue, News • Dans cet article : Evangelicals, Seventh-day Adventist, World Evangelical Alliance