Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)
Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
October 7, 1996
Disciples News Service
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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INDIANAPOLIS (DNS) -- Methodist theologian and ecumenical leader Geoffrey Wainwright will
keynote the 15th
Peter Ainslie Lecture on Christian Unity.
The event begins at 7 p.m., Nov. 24. at First Christian Church, Springfield, Ill.
Wainwright, a professor of theology at Duke University Divinity School, Durham, N.C., will
speak on the topic, "The
20th Century Ecumenical Movement: The Enduring Legacy."
His presentation will be part of a festive worship service involving choirs from many
Springfield congregations
and a procession of clergy and lay representatives, according to the Rev. Paul A. Crow Jr.
He is president of
the Council on Christian Unity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),
Indianapolis.
"This gathering will be a strong sign that Christians in this community are one
despite their differences," said
the Rev. C. Bruce Naylor. He is senior minister of First Christian Church.
The Ainslie lecture is cosponsored by the Council on Christian Unity and numerous other
Springfield-area
congregations and judicatories. "This event will be one of the most exciting
ecumenical services in Springfield in the
past decade," said Crow.
Peter Ainslie lecturers in earlier years have included such Christian world leaders as
Cardinal Johannes
Willebrands of the Vatican, Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie, Greek Orthodox
Archbishop Iakovos of North and South America, and Bishop Lesslie Newbigin of the Church
of South India.
Wainwright also will participate in two dialogue sessions at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., Nov.
25, at Central
Baptist Church in Springfield.
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