The ecumenical movement

• Ecumenical movement= aimed at fostering relationships between Christian denominations and promoting unity
• In the UK, there is an annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity led in January
• In 1948, the World Council of Churches was set up, which seeks to promote dialogue between the member Churches and a greater shared understanding of the Christian faith. The Catholic Church is not a member but it does have representations at its Assemblies, which are held every six to eight years