Podcasts about ecumenical relations

In this episode of Christ the Center, we welcome Rev. Hank Bowen, pastor of First Reformed Church in Aberdeen, South Dakota, for an insightful conversation on the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS). Together with Camden Bucey and Ryan Noha, Rev. Bowen traces the rich historical roots of the RCUS, from its German Palatinate origins through its development in America. The discussion covers the denomination's key theological influences, particularly its connections with the Heidelberg Catechism, and its intersections with other Reformed traditions such as the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC). As they reflect on the challenges and blessings the RCUS has faced over the centuries, including its role in resisting liberalism and promoting confessional orthodoxy, the conversation highlights the enduring legacy and ongoing influence of the RCUS in Reformed theology today. Whether you are a familiar with the RCUS or new to its history, this episode offers valuable reflections on the faithfulness of God through the generations. Chapters [00:00:07] Introduction [00:01:26] Overview of the Reformed Church in the U.S. (RCUS) [00:02:53] Updates from Reformed Forum [00:05:40] The History and Formation of the RCUS [00:08:14] Celebrating the 300th Synod of the RCUS [00:11:32] Rev. Bowen's Personal Testimony [00:13:25] The RCUS and Theological Challenges [00:20:15] The Influence of Westminster Seminary on the RCUS [00:24:02] The Importance of Catechesis and the Heidelberg Catechism [00:33:33] Church Planting and Home Missions in the RCUS [00:37:55] Ecumenical Relations with the OPC and the URCNA [00:46:45] RCUS Foreign Missions Strategy [00:57:08] Rev. Bowen's Doctoral Research and Pastoral Burnout [01:00:14] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This Is the Hour - How Does the Spirit Find You?Committee and Board Reports - Coordinating and Advisory, Ecumenical RelationsRead by Alana Parkes, July 23, 2022.2022 Advance Documents PDF 

An important meeting in post-war Germany, the first outdoor mega-mass and a landmark in Ecumenical Relations. The delegates also laid a foundation for a Church of Atonement near the concentration camp of Dachau

Mr. Samer Laham, Director of Ecumenical Relations for the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch in Damascus, Syria, joins us today to share a firsthand account of the dire situation inside his homeland. Learn how IOCC is working with the Patriarchate to bring relief.

Mr. Samer Laham, Director of Ecumenical Relations for the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch in Damascus, Syria, joins us today to share a firsthand account of the dire situation inside his homeland. Learn how IOCC is working with the Patriarchate to bring relief.

Programs Director Mark Ohanian gives us an update on war-torn Syria and the humanitarian aid being given by IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) in cooperation with the Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development (DERD) at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East (GOPA).

Syria is in the news a lot these days but what kind of work is being done by the Church in light of the current circumstances. You may be surprised. Listen as we talk with Samer Laham, the Director of the Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development for the Patriarchate of Antioch in Damascus. Samer also coordinates the humanitarian work of IOCC in the country. In the meantime we grieve the loss of Fr. Basilious Nasser who was shot by terrorists in the city of Hama on January 25. May his memory be eternal.

In the second of two podcasts to mark three years since the start of the conflict in Syria, Mark Ohanian, Director of Programmes at IOCC, a Christian Aid partner, talks about the work of the organisation inside the country. Working through their local partner, the Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development, they have reached more than 1 million people in desperate need. To find out more about our work in the region, or to donate to our appeal, visit www.christianaid.org.uk/syria.

Programs Director Mark Ohanian gives us an update on war-torn Syria and the humanitarian aid being given by IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) in cooperation with the Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development (DERD) at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East (GOPA).

Syria is in the news a lot these days but what kind of work is being done by the Church in light of the current circumstances. You may be surprised. Listen as we talk with Samer Laham, the Director of the Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development for the Patriarchate of Antioch in Damascus. Samer also coordinates the humanitarian work of IOCC in the country. In the meantime we grieve the loss of Fr. Basilious Nasser who was shot by terrorists in the city of Hama on January 25. May his memory be eternal.