A Conversation on Justification

The Church in Dialogue, an ecumenical ministry focussed on hosting theological conversations between Christians, hosted an event in Cincinnati, Ohio, on the topic of Justification. Glenmary was pleased to partner with TCID for this event, which was held at the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains.

This event brought together Catholics, Baptists and Lutherans to discuss the topic of justification by posing the question, “How is a person saved?”

Dr. Alan Mostrom (Mount St. Mary's Seminary & School of Theology), Dr. Roland Ziegler (Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne-CTSFW), and Pastor Tim Scott (First Baptist Church Independence) presented on this topic from the perspective of their respective communion. Significant time was also given to dialogue with one another along with answering questions from the more than 130 attendees packed into Synod Hall.

The success of this event shows the continued interest around theological topics, even difficult ones. It also reveals the need for continued dialogue together in order to overcome past wounds, misunderstandings, and the need to seek Truth, who is the person of Christ, together.

Webinar “From Nicaea, Walking Together to Unity: the beginning of a new beginning.”

Taken from the World Council of Churches online promotion:

“A webinar on 8 February, “From Nicaea, Walking Together to Unity: the beginning of a new beginning,” will offer deep reflections on the Council of Nicaea and its enduring legacy for Christians today.

The general secretary of the World Council of Churches, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, will join His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in offering opening greetings to the event, alongside Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, and Bishop Dr Thomas Schirrmacher, general secretary of the World Evangelical Alliance.

The webinar comes as the Christian world is preparing to celebrate in 2025 the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which brought together for the first time bishops representing the whole of Christendom.

The event is being supported by the Pasqua Together 2025 (Easter Together 2025) initiative, which is calling for all churches to celebrate Easter on the same date, as currently Eastern and Western Christianity have different ways of calculating when Easter should fall.

As well as marking the anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, 2025 is one of the years when all churches celebrate Easter on the same date.

Other speakers at the webinar will reflect on the Council of Nicaea as a new Pentecost, understanding the Nicene Creed, Nicaea and the challenges of the churches’ global mission today, and many other topics.

Interpretation is being offered into Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Italian.”

To register and to learn more click here

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Gathering

Glenmary is delighted to partner with many other Christians across Cincinnati to host this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity gathering. This service will take place at St. James of the Valley Catholic Church in Wyoming, OH, on January 18th at 7pm. Following the materials published by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches this gathering will bring together Christians from across the city to pray for a deepening of unity following Christ’s own prayer.

More information can be found at the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-gathering-tickets-773779985767?aff=oddtdtcreator