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?

Join Christian Churches Together for this 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 will offer practical tools for leaders seeking to cultivate receptivity in their own communities, while also preparing participants for deeper engagement at the upcoming CCT Forum.

🗓️ Workshop Schedule (90 Minutes)

Welcome & Framing
A prayerful beginning and reflections on the church’s call to humility and renewal.

Keynote: What is Receptive Ecumenism?
Led by Nathan Smith (Glenmary Home Missioners), this session introduces the method and its global and U.S. context.

Panel Conversation
Hear CCT leaders reflect on what their traditions have received through ecumenical dialogue.

Breakout Groups
Guided conversation to deepen reflection and explore practical application.

Group Sharing & Closing
Shared insights, final reflections, prayer, and next steps.

👥 Who Should Attend?

This event is for CCT participants, church leaders, ecumenical officers, theologians, and anyone yearning for a more receptive, Spirit-led Church. No prior experience with Receptive Ecumenism is required—only a listening heart.

📚 Bonus Resources

All participants will receive a follow-up packet with resources for further reflection, including readings, questions for groups, and ways CCT embodies this approach.

Come ready to listen. To learn. To be changed.
🕊️ "For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ."(1 Corinthians 12:12)