Building Awareness

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." ~ Ephesians 4:3

You are invited to seek new opportunities that require research and initiative in shaping and being shaped in your specific ecumenical and inter-religious interests.

Diaconal Ministry Formation Event

This annual formation event is considered integral to the preparation of diaconal ministry candidates and is held each January at Gettysburg Lutheran Semilary. Contact Katie Dodds for more information.

The Ecumenical Institute of Bossey

The Institute, near Geneva, Switzerland, is the international centre for encounter, dialogue, and formation of the World Council of Churches. Go here for opportunities to study at Bossey.

Parliament of the World's Religions

Cities around the globe are organizing and hosting events that continue to inspire and support the interreligious movement in local communities.

Ecumenical Youth Ministry

The ELCA Youth Gathering and Lutheran Youth Organization carry special emphases in leadership development, faith formation, and service learning.

FaithConnectsUs

A web-based tool that gives young adults the chance to discern God’s mission for the Church and channel their leadership into focused, real responsibilities that matter. NewFire is a movement of the National Council of Churches USA.

A Time for Burning

This award winning documentary takes place in 1967, when the minister of Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, NE, tries to persuade his all-white congregation to reach out to African-American Lutherans. Download the Discussion Guide.

Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Their goal, through worship, theological reflection, and opportunities for learning and witness, is to strengthen our Christian voice and to mobilize for advocacy on a wide variety of U.S. domestic and international policy issues.

Building awareness -- or formation -- is the intentional activity of being shaped. Ecumenical and inter-religious formation is the activity of crafting or shaping emerging leaders in the landscape of this work within the country and the world.

If you have opportunities to share, or questions about those listed here, contact us for further information.