Reformed, Disciples groups seeking closer ties
Two global bodies
Two global church bodies of Protestants—the World Alliance of Reformed Churches and the Disciples Ecumenical Consultative Council—say they are looking to establish a closer relationship.
“It is significant that several united churches around the world are already members of both bodies and have been a voice encouraging us to pursue closer relationships in the future,” said Robert Welsh, the general secretary of DECC.
The Geneva-based WARC said in a statement August 11 that leaders of the two groups had agreed at a meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, at the end of July to continue talking about “the development of a comprehensive partnership in pursuit of the visible unity of the Church.”
WARC general secretary Setri Nyomi said the Nashville meeting marked a “potentially significant” step in the pursuit of Christian unity. “We welcome this important move.”
“It is significant that several united churches around the world are already members of both bodies and have been a voice encouraging us to pursue closer relationships in the future,” said Robert Welsh, the general secretary of DECC.
The Geneva-based WARC said in a statement August 11 that leaders of the two groups had agreed at a meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, at the end of July to continue talking about “the development of a comprehensive partnership in pursuit of the visible unity of the Church.”
WARC general secretary Setri Nyomi said the Nashville meeting marked a “potentially significant” step in the pursuit of Christian unity. “We welcome this important move.”
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