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A new, national, ecumencial group is forming with the provisional name of "Christian Churches Together in the USA". Unlike the National Council of Churches, which includes Mainline Protestant and Canonical Orthodox churhces, this new body will also include the Catholic Church, as well as increased participation from Evangelical groups and African-American Protestant denominations.
OCA and other members of the NCC have long expressed regret that they do not have the opportunity to be together with Catholics in the NCCC. This will provide another opportunity for Orthodox, Protestants and Catholics to work and pray together.
Christian Churches Together look to:
Engaging in common prayer
Speaking to society with a common voice
Promoting the common good of society
Fostering faithful evangelism
Seeking reconciliation by affirming our commonalities and understanding our differences
Building a community of fellowship and mutual support
Founding denominations include:
Armenian Apostolic
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
Orthodox Church in America
Roman Catholic Church
The Salvation Army
American Baptist Churches
Korean Presbyterian Church
Christian Reformed Church in NA
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Episcopal Church
Reformed Church in America
Presbyterian Church in the USA
Pentecostal-Charismatic Churches of NA
Church of the Brethren
Moravian Church in America
United Methodist Church
United Church of Christ
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Also assisting have been our own Orthodox friend, Ms. Elenie K. Huszagh, President, National Council of Churches and Rev. Ronald Sider of
Evangelicals for Social Action, Rev. Jim Wallis of Sojourners/Call To Renewal
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Is there anything on the net about this such as an official webpage? Also, I'm a bit confused by this part: "Engaging in common prayer," does this mean that there will be planned fellowships (ala Promise Keepers), or am I way off the mark?
He who can without strain keep vigil, be long-suffering and pray is manifestly a partaker of the Holy Spirit. But he who feels strain while doing these things, yet willingly endures it, also quickly receives help. - Mark the Monk
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It is good to know that the Protestant Churches that participate in the Ecumenical group are serious Churches. (and at least the Mormons and the JW's are not there  )
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