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Calls for Essay Submissions from Emerging Ecumenists

 

On behalf of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC), NCC President Elect Kathryn Lohre is calling for essays written by emerging ecumenists ages 35 and younger.  Essays must address the theme, “Moving Forward Together: Visions of Young American Ecumenists.” Selected essays will appear in an anthology that will be presented at the NCC-CWS Ecumenical Centennial Gathering in November 2010. 

This project is intended to cultivate emerging ecumenical leaders, and to increase the visibility of the work of the NCC, and its currency among younger generations. It is also intended to provide a resource for intergenerational dialogue.

Essays should focus primarily on one of the themes listed below, and should seek to convey the author’s ecumenical vision in both theological and practical terms.

• Unity
• Mission
• Creation
• The Economy/Cultures of Greed
• Christian Identity and Interfaith Relations
• Overcoming Violence/Living in Peace
• Overcoming Poverty
• Overcoming Racism
• Overcoming Sexism/Gender Justice

The complete submission must be received in both hard copy and electronic form by May 1, 2010, 12 PM EST

To apply, download the call for submissions and essay submission form under Jobs and Opportunities.