When developing an ecumenical service, take care not to offend members of any denomination.
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Ecumenical
/ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/
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6 entriesecumenical councilecumenical serviceintercultural ecumenisminterdenominationaluniversal churchworld church
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6 entriesecumenical cooperationecumenical councilecumenical dialogueecumenical movementecumenical serviceinterdenominational worship
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An ecumenical council is a general worldwide conference of any church’s clergy and theologians who meet together, with the goal of agreeing on doctrines and practices.
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Roman Catholics believe that the pope may veto decisions of an ecumenical council, even when the pope has personally summoned the council and has dictated its terms of reference.
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In an ecumenical prayer cycle, believers pray for every nation’s people at least once a year, affirming solidarity with everyone and compassion for all, though they are living in diverse situations, experiencing diverse problems and sharing diverse gifts.
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