Convenor:

Chairperson

Denominational affiliation:

History:

Elaine

Muriel

Representatives of most churches in Marrickville

Commenced 2001.

On June 4 2000, about 15 of the local clergy stood publically, holding lighted candles in Marrickville Park. They prayed together, "May they burn brightly, reflecting our words and deeds as we work together to bring about the Kingdom." Out of this commitment, the CUAG developed.

Vision/Mission Statement:

Coming from church communities within the Marrickville district, we have reflected on the Lord's call to unity in John 17, and pray constantly that our churches will respond more fully to this call.

Not as a committee do we join together, but as an action group, challenging our Church communities to think ecumenically and make their pastoral decisions in that context.

We commit ourselves in love to the healing of the dicisions amongst our denominations through joint activities such as:

• Prayer for interdenominational cooperation and unity;
• Information sharing amongst our communities, that will more highly profile the ecumenical movement;
• Creating opportunities for broader attendance at interdenominational celebrations and activities; and
• Providing through our common Christian witness, a greater credibility for Christian faith amidst an increasingly secular society.
  

Motto:

To know Him more clearly; to love Him more dearly; to follow Him more nearly;

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