In a time marked by polarization and fragmentation, how might the Church more fully live into unity—not by ignoring the richness of our differences, but by learning from one another?

In August, Christian Churches Together hosted an interactive online workshop exploring Receptive Ecumenism—a practice of listening, humility, and mutual transformation within the Body of Christ. Rooted in rich theological tradition, this method invites us not to ask what others need to learn from them or their tradition, but what we ourselves are being called to receive.

This gathering, which featured Guest Speaker Nathan Smith, CCT Executive Director Monica Schaap Pierce, and several CCT Steering Committee members, offered practical tools for leaders seeking to cultivate receptivity in their own communities, while also preparing participants for deeper engagement at the upcoming CCT Forum. CCT also curated a list of resources on Receptive Ecumenism, which you can access via the link below.