“It became clear that the line in the sand had turned into a canyon. This protocol graciously allows us to continue to live out the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, albeit in different expressions,” says Methodist Bishop Thomas Bickerton.
“Justice is not weighing and balancing, as if it could be measured and parcelled out, for justice is a function of love and love can never be measured.”
During week of prayer for Christian Unity, Anglican Primate of All England gives lesson in detachment, saying he is not concerned about Anglican priests entering Catholic Church.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which has been held annually since 1908, will take place this year from 18 to 25 January 2019.
A more publicised Week of Prayer for Christian Unity would "do even more good", says Scripture scholar.
Journey towards Christian unity is progressing but people need to be more aware of its forward momentum, says authority on ecumenism.
“A tireless peacemaker and bridge-builder” who was one of the “great figures of the ecumenical movement in Ireland – a role he accomplished through gentle friendship and witness”.
Pontiff will travel to Sweden in October for a joint ecumenical commemoration of the start of the Reformation.
Carmelite Monastery in Dublin provides daily reflection, prayers and talks for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
"What lessons can be learnt ... in order to shape an Ireland that is confidently inclusive, peaceful, just, compassionate and prosperous?"
Chairperson of the Dublin Council of Churches urges members and patrons not to return unchanged to their various Christian communities.
Official inaugural ceremony will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3pm in St Bartholomew’s Church Dublin.
Religious service will mark the commencement of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
"Is Christ divided?" is the theme for 2014 Church Unity Week.
Call for “spiritual ecumenism” born of a change of heart and holiness of life.
Dean of St Anne's hopes service will be a springboard for future endeavours on faith and unity.
