Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee

Description

Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee (14 members) 

Members of the United Church who are excited about engaging with theological, ecumenical, and inter-faith questions are invited to consider serving with this committee. 

Mandate 

The Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee facilitates the church in expressing its longing for God, its theological identity, and its commitment to whole-world ecumenism.  

The mandate of the committee is to  

• encourage and facilitate theological reflection throughout the church
• stimulate and facilitate the General Council and its Executive to engage in theological reflection on their purpose, priorities, and plan
• encourage and facilitate theological reflection with committees, task groups, and programs of the General Council
• study and examine faith statements, and make provision for the development of new statements
• encourage and commission theological expressions for the use of the church
• make provision for the review of and comment on resources and educational opportunities for theological engagement for ministry personnel and communities of faith
• encourage the integration of inter-church and inter-faith perspectives and relationships into the work of the church, with attention to the theological implications of our interaction with people of diverse denominations and faiths
• encourage ecumenical/inter-faith faith formation by providing resources for education, worship, and community action in relation to United Church theological expression and commitment to whole-world ecumenism
• promote, support, and report on United Church participation in inter-church and inter-faith dialogues, forums, programs, and events
• report to each meeting of the General Council, and annually or as required to the General Council Executive  

The work of this committee is guided by the theological documents approved by the General Council.  

Membership 

The committee is made up of up to 14 members who reflect the broad diversity of the United Church, with particular attention to its equity commitments and the presence of both lay people and ministry personnel from across the geography of the church.

The committee includes at least two members actively engaged in teaching at a United Church theological school or college.  

To ensure continuity, approximately half of the committee positions will be filled through the reappointment of currently serving members. 

Member Skills and Experience 

Committee members will possess 

• a commitment to the wholeness and well-being of the church
• the capacity to reflect theologically within their specific contexts
• the capacity to discern and reflect on emerging theological trends
• an openness to and capacity for engagement in ecumenical and inter-faith dialogue
• respect for those with differing theological understandings 

United Church Relationship: Active participant or full member 

Expectations and Term 

The committee meets three to six times per year online, for approximately 2 hours each time. Additional work is expected in between meetings, particularly in working groups that may meet monthly for up to 2 hours. It is vital that members of this committee have the time to contribute on a regular basis throughout the year. Committee members should anticipate spending 2–3 hours per month, on average, for the work of this committee.  

For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please see the complete description, below.

To Express Interest

To apply for this vacancy, please express interest or nominate someone.

All submissions will be acknowledged by e-mail. If you do not receive acknowledgement, please contact Member Engagement. Incomplete or late submissions cannot be considered.

For further information or assistance in expressing interest or nominating someone, please contact:

Member Engagement
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-3781
E-mail: 

Downloads

• 45-03 Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee.pdf (184.83 KB) (PDF)