Join this webinar to learn what full communion is, why it matters, how clergy exchange works between churches, and more. Hosted by The Episcopal Church’s Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations, the webinar will explore the church’s full communion relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, including the recent inclusion of deacons in clergy exchange guidelines, as well as the church’s full communion proposal with the United Methodist Church. Speakers include:
The Rev. Kirsten Guidero, ecumenical and interreligious officer, The Episcopal Church
The Rev. William O. Gafkjen, interim executive, ecumenical and interreligious relations, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Ven. Carole Maddux, archdeacon, the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, and member of the Lutheran-Episcopal Coordinating Committee
Demarius Walker, associate chaplain, Earlham College, and member of the United Methodist Church-The Episcopal Church Dialogue
There will be time for audience questions, and Spanish interpretation will be available. A recording will be sent to registered participants.
Joint prayer for March 3 Feast Day of John and Charles Wesley: This year, Episcopalians and United Methodists are invited to remember these Church of England priests and founders of the Methodist movement in prayer together for our shared relationship. Learn more and find the prayer here.