Scottish Christians Unclear on Meaning of Ecumenism, Audit Finds
Scottish Christians are unclear on the meaning of ecumenism, a recent audit by Scottish churches has found.
by Maria Mackay
Saturday, April 21, 2007

The findings of a recent local ecumenical audit carried out by churches in Scotland have revealed a “lack of clarity” about the meaning of ecumenism among Scottish Christians.

The audit was joint-commissioned by the Church of Scotland’s Committee on Ecumenical Relations and Action of Churches Together in Scotland and its findings will be presented at the forthcoming Church of Scotland General Assembly taking place in Edinburgh from 19 to 25 May.

The audit, carried out in Paisley, Inverness and St Andrews, found that there was a “lack of clarity” about the meaning of ecumenism. While some respondents felt that a church was engaging ecumenically by allowing anyone to participate in a church service, others felt that ecumenism was about deliberating seeking interaction with and engaging in mission with those from other Christian traditions. the rest