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- 10.1 Ecumenism
- 10.1.1 Ecumenical events
- 10.1.1.1 Ecumenism: Divine services and acts of blessing
- 10.1.1.2 Ecumenism: Special congregational events
- 10.1.1.3 Ecumenism: Weddings
- 10.1.1.4 Ecumenism: Holy Baptism with water
- 10.1.1.5 Ecumenism: Funerals
- 10.1.1.6 Other ecumenical events
- 10.1.1.7 Church exhibitions and conventions
- 10.1.2 Use of Church premises - for church use
- 10.2 Interreligious dialogue
- 10.2.1 Participation in divine services
- 10.2.2 Involvement of non-Christian clergy in wedding ceremonies
- 10.2.3 Interreligious dialogue: Involvement of non-Christian clergy in funerals
- 10.2.4 Participation in devotionals
- 10.2.5 Use of Church premises - other use
10.1.1.6 Other ecumenical events
Within the scope of our ecumenical efforts, it is possible to jointly execute choral and musical events, panel discussions, presentations, benefit events, or other events together with other denominations. These are events that take place outside of the context of the divine service and its liturgy.
Regardless of whether we act as hosts or guests, the following applies:
- the District Apostle decides whether or not we will participate in such ecumenical events.
- greetings or prayers that are consistent with our doctrinal statements may be spoken.
- the stipulations governing our Church’s public relations work, as well as the external profile and identity of our Church, must always be followed.