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"We are deeply grateful that an ecumenical commitment to Christian unity has been a hallmark of the Christian Church and Disciples of Christ since your very beginnings, two centuries ago,” wrote WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay. “Of course, now we meet in troubling times, when the massive problems of the world seem to wash up on our very doorsteps.”
The global has become local, and vice-versa, noted Pillay. “All the more reason, therefore, to gather together here to bolster our faith and renew our commitment to lives and ministries that in return reach out from our very doorsteps to the whole world, fostering justice and peace,” he wrote. “No less is required of us.”
Our faith gives us hope and confidence in God's promise of a future of life abundant for all, continues the greeting.
“Our shared faith in God and love for Christ leads us beyond divisions and boundaries of race and class and gender to discover our shared humanity,” wrote Pillay. “Our hope leads us beyond provincial borders to find common cause with other Christians everywhere and with other religions and all people of good will.”
Greetings to the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) USA
