New York State Council of Churches Policy and Legislative Seminars with Theological and Anti-Racism Reflections

Ecumenical Movement and the World Council of Churches  

Reflections from Participants in the World Council of Churches Assembly in Germany

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Watch the video of this Zoom Seminar here.

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Join leadership, delegates and visitors to reflect with them on World Council of Churches Assembly in Germany. In this seminar, here are few of topics to be discussed: The centrality of prayer and worship for Christian Unity, Young people and The importance and future of the ecumenical movement, The war in Ukraine, WCC, Russian Orthodox and Ukrainian Orthodox Responses (See interview with Acting General Secretary Fr Ioan Sauca), Addressing racism, poverty, climate justice and wealth inequality, Migration and Immigration, Israel and Palestine

Participants will include:

The Reverend Angelique Walker-Smith, North American President, World Council of Churches

Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Interim President and General Secretary, National Council of Churches

The Reverend Reginald L. Bacchus, WCC Delegate, Member of Empire Missionary Baptist Convention and National Baptist Churches, President of 400 Foundation

The Reverend Peter Cook, Executive Director, New York State Council of Churches

The Reverend Dr. Jean Hawxhurst, Ecumenical Staff Officer for the United Methodist Council of Bishops

The Reverend Mark Pettis, Ecumenical Officer, United Church of Christ

The Reverend Dale Snyder, Pastor, Bethel AME, Pittsburgh

The Reverend Jack Sullivan, Executive Director, Ohio Council of Churches

The Reverend Dr. Larry Pickens, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Council of Churches

Mr. Gary Van Kennen, President, New York State Council of Churches

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We invite you to visit the World Council of Churches website (https://www.oikoumene.org)for recordings of the Assembly and so much more.

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Please join us for a series of seminars as we take an in depth look at the major issues of our time. We will bring together experts, lawmakers and activists to learn about current and pending state and Federal legislation. We will reflect on these policy areas through a theological lens while seeking to address structural racism in all of its forms. Days and times for seminars vary to allow participants scheduling flexibility. All seminars will be held on zoom and recorded for future reference. All seminars will contribute to the development of the New York State Council of Churches' 2023 legislative ask.  

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