Practicing Ecumenism

  • Practice daily prayer and meditation in the spirit of John 17:21, “That they may all be one…so that the world may believe…,” including intercessory prayer for other “Envoys for Ecumenism.”
  • Read, at least weekly, literature about the quest for Christian unity, and/or the relationship between the unity and mission of the Church.
  • Practice monthly shared Bible study with a person or persons of another Christian tradition.
  • Give some time, each year, to a voluntary association devoted to promoting Christian unity.
  • Gather once annually with other “Envoys for Ecumenism” for dinner and dialogue about the observations, hopes and concerns of ecumenical work experienced through involvement in voluntary associations.
  • Contribute financially to an ecumenical association.
  • Facilitate and/or participate annually in at least one ecumenical worship service (such as during the week of prayer for Christian unity).
  • Attend annually at least one ecumenical event for personal edification.
  • Witness frequently to one’s ecumenical commitment (especially in a local church), and encourage annually at least one other person to become an “Envoy for Ecumenism.”
  • Participate in an annual 24-hour retreat for “Envoys for Ecumenism,” during which members can become a gathered community, and can be refreshed by, rewarded for, and rededicated to the ecumenical mandate.