Formation

Formation is the intentional activity of being shaped, like on a potter’s wheel. Ecumenical and inter-religious formation is the activity of crafting or shaping emerging leaders in the landscape of this work within the country and the world. In ecumenical and inter-religious work, you are invited to seek new opportunities available to you. Some of these opportunities are available below. All opportunities require research and initiative in shaping and being shaped in your specific interests.

Members of a speaker’s bureau organized by the ELCA Section for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations is also happy to speak with or to your ministry context about ecumenical and inter-religious formation and relations within the life of the church. Please contact us for further information.

General Assembly of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and Church World Service
Young Adult Stewards Program
November 11-13, 2008
Denver, Colorado
Application Deadline: September 12, 2008

The Stewards Program offers a unique opportunity for young adults, ages 18-30, to encounter one aspect of the ecumenical movement from the inside. Ecumenical formation involves learning ecumenical theology and sharing the excitement and joy of worship and fellowship with others in the ecumenical movement. NCC/CWS invites stewards to the General Assembly to serve in the background and to observe up close the deliberative work of ecumenism.
The Ecumenical Church in a Globalized World
January 7-21, 2009

Journey with us to Geneva, one of the ecumenical centers of the world, to discover what it means to be members of a global communion  of churches and the implications this globalization for ministry within North America. We travel to the Lutheran World Federation, the United Nations offices, as well as many ecumenical venues in and around Switzerland.

Enrollment is ongoing until October 1, 2008.


2009 J-Term Brochure 
2009 Syllabus
2009 Registration Form

Lutheran Koinonia/Voice in a Global Context:
August 27-September 7, 2009

Book-end, end-of-summer formation event for continuing education for clergy and lay-rostered leaders in the North American region of the LWF. Takes place in Geneva, Strasbourg and Bossey. Accommodations will be at the John Knox Conference Center in Geneva. Enrollment to begin in mid-October 2008.




World Council of Churches - US Office
The United States Office of the World Council of Churches, located in the Interchurch Center, New York City, serves as a channel of communication between the WCC and its 34 member churches in the United States. Visit their website for exciting opportunities!

WCC Internship Programme 2009

The World Council of Churches (WCC) will welcome five young people (aged 18-30 years) to serve as interns in its Geneva offices from February 2009 to January 2010. Interns bring valuable experiences to the WCC at the same time as they undertake several modules of ecumenical learning.

Download the Application Form