Christian Unity

An investigation of local Church activity in Edinburgh revealed that

"Unity seems to occur more readily when people work together on a new project, which no one church, group or congregation has previously run by themselves. Common ownership seems to be a sound foundation for happier and more creative co-operation. Also, it seems that projects receive more support when there are tangible ways through which people can become involved in a practical way: for example, driving people to clubs, sorting out Starter Packs, walking to shopping centres or in centres, or Bible Study. These are some of the ways in which people can do ecumenism. It is also important that people can recognise the need that they are seeking to meet, whether it is to help people with Dementia, support the struggle of their carers, or give people who are homeless a helping hand up and out of the cycle of despair.

The Ecumenical Relations Committee felt that it would be good to gather a sample of stories which could be shared with others. Stories which offer various models, take different journeys of discovery, reveal unexpected twists and turns, which may encourage you in your situation to take the risk of walking together as pilgrims where resources, ministry and faith can be shared, nurtured and directed." more
(from Stories of Ecumenical Witness in Edinburgh published In Jan 2010 by Edinburgh Churches Together)