Phoenix
The Rev. Jan Olav Flaaten
Chair, Local Planning Committee
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Loretta Tracey
Event Registration
Catholic
John Meyer
Local Treasurer
Catholic
Fr. Andrew Barakos
Greek Orthodox
Dr. Jerrye Champion
African Methodist Episcopal
Fr. Michael Diskin
Catholic
The Rev. Nancy Elsenheimer
United Church of Christ
The Rev. Al Gephart
Presbyterian Church, USA
The Very Rev. Nick Knisely
Episcopal
The Rev. Mari Larson
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Rev. Bruce Laverman
Reformed Church in America
The Rev. Laura … Continue Reading ››
Dr. Thomas Ferguson (TEC) and Dr. Michael Trice (ELCA)Thomas Ferguson and Michael Trice
This seminar is for all those who are new to the formal structures of the ecumenical movement. It provides a brief history and introduction to the … Continue Reading ››
Speakers : Winners of the ContestModerator: Elizabeth RingStudent Essay Contest
Theological students were asked in their 2008 fall semester to submit an essay that drew on the theme, “That they may be one in your hand,” (Ezekiel 37:17) which suggests a move from apostasy … Continue Reading ››
Dr. Louis WeilRev. Dr. Louis Weil
This seminar is the second in a three-year series on “Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry,” Faith and Order Paper No. 111 issued by the World Council of Churches in 1982. This year’s focus will be on the theological and practical implications … Continue Reading ››
Rev. Paul SchreckRev. Paul Schreck
Churches should act together in ALL matters except those in which deep differences of conviction compel them to act separatel This is the Lund Principle. Agreed at the 1952 Faith and Order Conference of … Continue Reading ››
The Ecumenical Implications of Post-Modern Thought
Very Rev. Dr. Nick Knisely (TEC)Very Rev. Dr. Nick Knisely
In the 20th Century developments in science and philosophical thought have led to a reevaluation of the Enlightenment intellectual enterprise which underlies most of Protestant and … Continue Reading ››
Dr. Lucinda MosherDr. Lucinda Mosher
On 13 October, 2007 A Common Word Between Us and You: An Open Letter and Call from Muslim Religious Leaders was promulgated. Addressed to “Leaders of Christian Churches, everywhere,” this invitation to fellowship … Continue Reading ››
No doubt the light has shined on our proceedings
But light alone falls short of what we’re needing.
Give us fire.
Sufficient, not illumination lacking,
Flow thoughts, juxtapositions, logic’s trackings.
But we need fire.
Fire, not just inspiring fresh ideas;
Fire, not merely bright’ning this arena
Where words are strung together with precision---
Syntax and tense and text display cohesion---
O, Give … Continue Reading ››
Equipping Church Leaders in the Quest for Christian Unity
