[Uucf-bible] UUCF Ecumenical Reports, pt. 4: Intefaith Report

[RevRonRobinson at aol.com]

To all: Sorry, the previous report from Rev. Scott Axford should have been,  
of course, part three. This is the final installment. thanks, ron
 
Report of the Ecumenical Officer, Council of Christian Churches in the UUA,  
King's Chapel House, Oct. 15, 2006
 
"As your representative, I have attended meetings of an interfaith group  
that came out of 9/11, Jewish/Christian dialogue meetings, and the religious  
leaders'/bishops' gatherings sponsored by the Massachusetts Council of Churches.  
I am struck by the remarkably complex issues that these dedicated men and 
women  deal with in their jobs.
 
"I also serve on the Mass. Council Nominating Committee; our own Tom Wintle  
and Judy and Harry Hoehler are true pillars of that organization. Scott Axford 
 ably represents us at the National Council of Churches' Faith and Order  
Commission, as does Joe Bassett at the Mass. Commission on Christian Unity (now  
under the aegis of the Mass. Council of Churches). Our influence extends far  
beyond our small numbers. The Council of Christian Churches in the UUA 
provides  our member congregations and the UUA with a vital institutional connection 
with  the Church and ecumenical movement.
 
"Thank you for the honor and privilege of serving as your ecumenical  
officer. Our good friend, Rev. Diane Kessler, Executive Director of the Mass.  
Council of Churches, is retiring this Spring after 32 years of service at the  MCC. 
I suggest that this group extend congratulations to Diane, and thank her  for 
her bedrock support of UU Christians. 
 
"Respectfully submitted, 
Terry Burke, 
Minister, First Church in Jamaica Plain, Unitarian  Universalist