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Unity in Faith: Ohio Council of Churches Advocacy and Worship

Learn about the Ohio Council of Churches' mission to celebrate unity in Christ's church, engage in worship, education, and advocacy on public issues. Witness their ecumenical efforts bridging denominations. Celebrate commonalities and differences while addressing concerns and advocating for justice.

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Unity in Faith: Ohio Council of Churches Advocacy and Worship

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  1. Learn, witness, celebrate

  2. Mission Statement The mission of the Ohio Council of Churches is to make visible the unity of Christ’s church, provide a Christian voice on public issue, and engage in worship, education, and service.

  3. Ecumenical “ek-you-men-i-kl” OIKOUMENE - the whole Christian Church around the world

  4. Commonalities • Active faith in Jesus Christ • Cross as common symbol • Authority and use of Bible • Lord’s prayer • Baptism as initiation into Christian life • Singing of Christian hymns • Promise of eternal life

  5. “Not an option” • John 17: 20-21: “…that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you…” • Psalm 133 “ …how good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity.”

  6. Ohio Council of Churches • 18 denominations, 28 judicatories (regions)

  7. OCC • 6,000 congregations, 3 million members • Began in 1919 • Office in Columbus • www.ohcouncilchs.org

  8. Governing Board Leadership Bill Schnell President Steve Salt, Treasurer Bill Edwards, Vice-President Deb Oskin, Secretary

  9. Public Policy • Legislative testimony • Annual Legislative Day • Issues: • Gambling • Heath care • Redistricting • Gun control • Death penalty • Education Funding

  10. Monthly Legislative Brief • State Budget • Ohio School Funding • Health Care • Gambling • Death Penalty • Immigration

  11. Faith & Order Commission • Provide theological forums • Co-sponsor educational events • Resource

  12. Ohio Ministries Convocation • keynoters, worship, workshops 2010 – Spiritual But Not Religious: Problem or Opportunity? 2011 – Faith and Race: New Opportunities

  13. 2012 The American Dream or God’s Dream? January 23-24 Crowne Plaza, Columbus North

  14. Justice & Advocacy Commission • Develop policy statements – Older Adults, Capital Punishment, Racism… • Address environment concerns, climate change, education for children, immigration reform • Respond to disasters and crises

  15. Environmental Stewardship Partnering with: • Faith-based communities • Ohio Interfaith Power & Light • Ohio Alliance for People and Environment Resource and network

  16. Building Relationships • Coalition of Ecumenical Staff • Partnerships – • Second Harvest Foodbanks • Have a Heart Ohio • UHCAN (Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio) • Consumer Voices for Health Care Coverage • Faithful Reform in Health Care

  17. Executives/Bishops

  18. Other connections - Related organizations • Church Women United • Church World Service • Hunger Network in Ohio • Interfaith Center for Peace • Ohio Campus Ministries • Ohio State Chaplain’s Association

  19. Observers Church of the Nazarene, East Ohio District

  20. Why be together? • Fellowship • Witness • Address concerns (i.e. legislation, together) • Network and connect with one another re: models, resources (educational), community concerns • Way that we give visible unity to one faith • Show our common life in Jesus Christ

  21. Golden rule of ecumenism “Try to understand others even as you hope to be understood.”

  22. 6230 Busch Blvd., Suite 430, Columbus, OH 614/885-9590 www.ohcouncilchs.org Music: A Day in the Life, Danny Wright Thank you for watching. Please click the screen to exit.

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