#ecumenical — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #ecumenical, aggregated by home.social.
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#Ecumenical derives from the Greek oikoumenikos, meaning “of the whole world” or “universal,” specifically referring to the inhabited world (he oikoumene ge) as known to ancient Greeks.
It traces back to oikoumenos, the present passive participle of oikein (“to inhabit”), from oikos (“house” or “household”), rooted in the Proto-Indo-European woi̯k̑-os for “clan” or “social unit.”
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From Mike #Bowers’ lens to your eyeballs
https://live.australiainstitute.org.au/2025/07/australia-institute-live-first-sitting-of-the-48th-parliament/
(Scroll down to 12:59 AEST for Bowers’ photos)Thank you photographer at large for the pictures (all worth a thousand words). One in particular… the #ecumenical service … in our Parliament… representing around 35% of the population declaring themselves non-religious — let’s not talk about all the other religious minorities. Why? Why bring religion into our Houses?
I propose a well funded public education campaign to teach the electorate that a #secular govt is the best protector of #democracy. The campaign is to make an unopposable case for changing the constitution to ban all ‘magical’ services — with apologies to all unlightened believers in a superior and immaterial being(s) — in all Houses of Representation throught the realm.
There… I’ve hoisted my flag. I hasten to say that I will probalby die on this hill.
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Read full report by Sean Roney in King City Rustler: https://kingcityrustler.com/cyclists-conquer-salinas-valley-for-a-cause/ (excerpts below).
"This year marks 20th year for the Fuller Center for Housing and 17th year for the Center’s Bicycle Adventure ride, but first time the trip came through #Salinas Valley, as #BigSur highway closures meant an inland detour was necessary….St. Mark’s Episcopal Church provided overnight shelter for the group so they could get rest and eat in #KingCity."
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“'These farmlands are fascinating, and I will never look at a jar of strawberry preserves [the same] again,” said Andy Simpson, who... had never before seen #agriculture on the scale of #MontereyCounty fields. 'The wonderful workers doing this are amazing.’
…"“When you ride a bike across country and stay in #churches, you live a very simple existence,’ Asmuth said. “You realize how little in life you need to be truly content.’"
#FarmWorkers #FieldWorkers #WeFeedYou #SalinasValley
#ecumenical #Christian #FaithInAction
#BikeYourTalk #WalkYourTalk
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Wonderful to moderate the second meeting of the Ecumenical and Interreligious Cooperation Working Group of the World Communion of #Reformed Churches! @theologidons @religiousstudies #theology #religion #church #ecumenical #interreligious
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I am honored to now be associate professor of #theology and #ethics at #Greensboro College! It is a blessing to be a member of a supportive and generous group of faculty members at this College that punches above its weight class. And I look forward to continuing to teach and write on #Reformed Theology, #ecumenical theology, ethics, and history! @theology @religioushistory #theologidons #religidons #teaching #ReligiousStudies
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It was a pleasure to start my morning with a prayer breakfast at St Chad's Cathedral as part of Pray 24 Brum. Some people will be staying to pray all day as different churches take an hour each - my plans take me elsewhere but I'll be thinking of you all!
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#introduction #7thDecadeTransition #Twospirit #Mystic #musician #Poet #gardener #LoverOfChilies #Pitta #INFP #ecumenical #Buddhist #Vedanta #Sufi #Satanan #BuJew #SeekerOfUnity #Merton #SAD #BiPolar #MTHFR #MitochondrillyMindful #Photography #Dance #SingerSongwriter Lover of Coffee Dogs and some cats #Hermit #Heretic #Permaculture #MoonChild #Pagano
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#introduction #7thDecadeTransition #Twospirit #Mystic #musician #Poet #gardener #LoverOfChilies #Pitta #INFP #ecumenical #Buddhist #Vedanta #Sufi #Satanan #BuJew #SeekerOfUnity #Merton #SAD #BiPolar #MTHFR #MitochondrillyMindful #Photography #Dance #SingerSongwriter Lover of Coffee Dogs and some cats #Hermit #Heretic #Permaculture #MoonChild #Pagano
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#introduction #7thDecadeTransition #Twospirit #Mystic #musician #Poet #gardener #LoverOfChilies #Pitta #INFP #ecumenical #Buddhist #Vedanta #Sufi #Satanan #BuJew #SeekerOfUnity #Merton #SAD #BiPolar #MTHFR #MitochondrillyMindful #Photography #Dance #SingerSongwriter Lover of Coffee Dogs and some cats #Hermit #Heretic #Permaculture #MoonChild #Pagano
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#introduction #7thDecadeTransition #Twospirit #Mystic #musician #Poet #gardener #LoverOfChilies #Pitta #INFP #ecumenical #Buddhist #Vedanta #Sufi #Satanan #BuJew #SeekerOfUnity #Merton #SAD #BiPolar #MTHFR #MitochondrillyMindful #Photography #Dance #SingerSongwriter Lover of Coffee Dogs and some cats #Hermit #Heretic #Permaculture #MoonChild #Pagano
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#introduction #7thDecadeTransition #Twospirit #Mystic #musician #Poet #gardener #LoverOfChilies #Pitta #INFP #ecumenical #Buddhist #Vedanta #Sufi #Satanan #BuJew #SeekerOfUnity #Merton #SAD #BiPolar #MTHFR #MitochondrillyMindful #Photography #Dance #SingerSongwriter Lover of Coffee Dogs and some cats #Hermit #Heretic #Permaculture #MoonChild #Pagano
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CW: A Baptist attends Catholic Mass online.
Instead of going to Church today I attended a Catholic Mass online. As part of getting to know Gods family, partly because I'm home alone and partly because I'm pursuing church membership in my baptist congregation and attending a wide range of services seems appropriate to me as part of that journey. Anyway thought I'd share my thoughts.
First despite the differences it felt like 'my people' with the same Lord. I like the liturgy and the response and call. Even the differences I'm about to mention, whilst being significant. I didn't feel 'oh I better hide in the theological closet, things could get ugly if they know what I think', (something I've felt when crossing progressive/traditional theological boundaries when visiting churches). The cultural context and long history is probably part of this. Anyhoo.. The differences.
- The high place of Mary. The Service started with a Hail Mary. Was later referred to as Queen. I have different Mariology, this felt inordinate to me.
- Reading from the Apocraphya. Whilst not a surprised I'm confused about the lectionary (we don't have one) I was expecting four readings similar to https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/. I realise as I type this the Mass is from 28/11/2021 NOT 28/11/2022...
- Homily referred to Judgement and included purgatory and Hell. It's very rare I hear in sermons a about Gods Judgement. I can't remember the last sermon I've heard that referred to Hell (It came up in Bible study last month though). So kudos for going there. We don't believe in purgatory, hearing it referred to as a Mercy instead of as an act of Judgement/Justice was a surprise, but I'm ignorant on purgatory.
- I like the call and response. Interactivity is hard on a one way video stream. In my church we have a roving mike, Q & A, joint worship, doodling/note taking supplies on the tables and prayer (kinda-interactive, it tends to be one person at the front praying and it's hard to stay focused. Call and response would be great to use here).
- The use of saints. We don't refer to saints, they aren't part of our service. I feel this is a weakness on our part. That a connection to Christendom, how we got here. Our dead brothers and sisters. The closet we have to that is a wall of honour from WWI & WWII with names of people from our church and an accompanying book called names to lives and some photos in the church hall of the recent past and newspaper clippings from further ago. As a mental exercise I could imagine talking to a saint (eg: MLK what do you think of this?) but I can't imagine asking for them to interceed, when I could go straint to Jesus. I suspect this is a reflection of protestant Theology (Priesthood of all believers).
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Looking at the Nicene creed and the Athanasian creed. Ecumenism or the question of 'how much can we be different?' has been with us from the begining. Plus what's written at the end of Mark 9 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+9%3A38-49&version=VOICE #Christian #ecumenical
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Looking around the Christians of the Fediverse. It is Christ that unites but who we think we should be opposed to differentiates us. May we point each other towards Christ.
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CW: Fediblock and Christian Bigotry
🤔 my instance is one of the 2,965 instances on fediblock.
"allows all sorts or bigotry as long as they're christian. the admin does try to process reports though, so we only silenced the instance for now. ".
I'm not the admin but, considering I'm ecumenical. I want to have relationships with all Christians regardless of their state of sanctification or theology. I'm in the right spot.
I also appreciate the hours our moderator puts in.
https://theres.life/about
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For people in #London who enjoy #beer and #theology have a look at the original @BeerandTheology group which meets at The Angel Pub, on the Thames, in Bermondsey, founded in 2016 https://www.grahamkings.org/article/beer-and-theology-london/ Next meeting Fri 20 Jan 2023 Natasha Klukach, ‘Imago Dei from the Margins: A new orientation for the #ecumenical movement?’ Full list here https://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/articles/beer-and-theology/
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‘T has been a long day. Gentle pastoral work in our drop in cafe this morning with ages 3 to 83; discernment meeting with a candidate for ordination to the priesthood this afternoon; and AGM for the town’s #ecumenical #YouthWork project this evening. Lots of good things, lots of variety. Now needing lots of sleep. 🙏🏻😇💤
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#introductions Hello, I'm a priest in the #ChurchofEngland coming to the end of my curacy, based in #Haworth, at the heart of #Bronte Country. I love #Ecumenical work and am passionate about #ClimateJustice. I'm doing a part time #DProf looking at how the #Church can best respond to #EcoAnxiety. We have two adopted #Donkeys, four #Goats, two #Hens and two #Labrador puppies. I enjoy #Photography and regularly post on my blog #thoughtsfromswallowbarn. I'm actively looking for my first #Incumbency.
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#introductions Hello, I'm a priest in the #ChurchofEngland coming to the end of my curacy, based in #Haworth, at the heart of #Bronte Country. I love #Ecumenical work and am passionate about #ClimateJustice. I'm doing a part time #DProf looking at how the #Church can best respond to #EcoAnxiety. We have two adopted #Donkeys, four #Goats, two #Hens and two #Labrador puppies. I enjoy #Photography and regularly post on my blog #thoughtsfromswallowbarn. I'm actively looking for my first #Incumbency.
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#introductions Hello, I'm a priest in the #ChurchofEngland coming to the end of my curacy, based in #Haworth, at the heart of #Bronte Country. I love #Ecumenical work and am passionate about #ClimateJustice. I'm doing a part time #DProf looking at how the #Church can best respond to #EcoAnxiety. We have two adopted #Donkeys, four #Goats, two #Hens and two #Labrador puppies. I enjoy #Photography and regularly post on my blog #thoughtsfromswallowbarn. I'm actively looking for my first #Incumbency.
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#introductions Hello, I'm a priest in the #ChurchofEngland coming to the end of my curacy, based in #Haworth, at the heart of #Bronte Country. I love #Ecumenical work and am passionate about #ClimateJustice. I'm doing a part time #DProf looking at how the #Church can best respond to #EcoAnxiety. We have two adopted #Donkeys, four #Goats, two #Hens and two #Labrador puppies. I enjoy #Photography and regularly post on my blog #thoughtsfromswallowbarn. I'm actively looking for my first #Incumbency.
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#introductions Hello, I'm a priest in the #ChurchofEngland coming to the end of my curacy, based in #Haworth, at the heart of #Bronte Country. I love #Ecumenical work and am passionate about #ClimateJustice. I'm doing a part time #DProf looking at how the #Church can best respond to #EcoAnxiety. We have two adopted #Donkeys, four #Goats, two #Hens and two #Labrador puppies. I enjoy #Photography and regularly post on my blog #thoughtsfromswallowbarn. I'm actively looking for my first #Incumbency.
