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Ecumenism
 
Welcome to the page on Ecumenism
 
'ECUMENISM -Working with other churches for Christian Unity'
 

WHO        WHY       WHAT        HOW     

 

Church Leaders, process into St Mungo's Cathedral for the St Mungo Day Vespers, 13th January 2008, led by Archbishop Mario Conti and Rev Laurence Whitley, Minister of St Mungo's Cathedral.

(Photograph by Paul McSherry)

This historic event held in St Mungo's Cathedral at which Archbishop Conti was invited to preach by Rev Dr. Laurence Whitely, brought together representatives of Glasgow Churches Together.  It was the first time since Reformation that the Feast of St Mungo, Patron Saint of Glasgow, was celebrated in Glasgow Cathedral.

The Vespers were attended by representatives of Glasgow City Council, Members of Parliament from Holyrood and Westminster and the Universities.  Vespers were sung by the Archdiocesan Choir, St Mungo's Singers with the band of The Salvation Army and catechesis from children from various schools.

 

Archbishop Mario Conti and Moderators

(Photograph by Paul McSherry)

 

At the invitation of Archbishop Conti, Right Rev Sheilagh Kesting, accompanied by Rev David Cameron joined the Canons of the Cathedral Chapter for Evening Prayer on Friday, 14th March 2008.

In his welcome, the Archbishop highlighted Mrs Kesting's long-held commitment to dialogue and work together among Christians. 

     Extracts from Mrs Kestings' Sermon:

"In this city alone the cooperation that is now taking place in the takling of poverty and its attendant problems has proved to be the catylist for wider cooperation with people of other faiths and with public and private sector bodies.

Churches working together as instruments of God's love and deep concern for the city.  Supporting initiatives that nurture self-worth and open up opportunities for fulness of life within communities where these are too often in short supply.

We are called not to play God, but to allow God to work in us and through us as the community of Christ in the world today"

WHO

Convenor: Sister Maire Gallagher S.N.D.

Secretary: Margaret Long

Archdiocesan Ecumenical Committee

Curial Offices

196 Clyde Street

Glasgow

G1 4JY

Tel: 0141 226 5898    Fax: 0141 225 2600

e mail: ecumenical@rcag.org.uk

 

WHY

In the words of Archbishop Conti, December 2005:

'Our work in the ecumenical movement, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, is a priority for the Archdiocese and our response to Christ's prayer:

"May they all be one, Father, may they all be one in us, as you are in me and I am in you so that the world me believe it was you who sent me"

(John 17:21)

Both at a universal level and at a diocesan level, the Catholic Church regards Ecumenism as integral to its work and life.  In practical terms, whenever we plan for the future, this means asking the Ecumenical question: ‘What are the implications of this for ecumenism?’

 

WHAT

As Catholics, in our work at the parish, deanery and archdiocesan levels, we should all be asking what might we be able to do together with our neighbouring churches.  Ecumenism means ‘Doing what we can do – together’.

 

The Archdiocesan Ecumenical Commission is available to advise.

 

HOW

At present there are 53 parishes with Ecumenical Representatives, covering all Deanaries of the Archdiocese.

At a local level there are a number of ecumenical activities carried out, for example:

 

  • Christian Unity Week service
  • Clergy Groups
  • Scripture Reflection Groups in Lent/Advent
  • Social Events
  • Walk of Witness: Palm Sunday or Good Friday

For further information please contact the Ecumenical Commission

 

Websites you may find useful:

Glasgow Churches Together   www.glasgowchurches.org.uk

Action of Churches Together www.acts-scotland.org

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland  www.ctbi.org.uk