Ecumenical Cooperation
The Finnish Ecumenical Council acts as the cooperative organ for most churches and Christian communities in Finland. The Council promotes Christian unity on the national as well as the local level. It does so through its publications and its programmes, through its meetings and assemblies, where a diversity of Christians gather for consultations and common prayer. The activities of the council focus on ecumenical theology and dialogue, socio-ethical issues, spirituality and common witness.
The Council has eleven member bodies:
- Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Finland
- Orthodox Church of Finland
- Evangelical Free Church of Finland
- Catholic Church in Finland
- Swedish Speaking Baptist Union of Finland
- Salvation Army in Finland
- United Methodist Church in Finland (Swedish speaking)
- United Methodist Church in Finland (Finnish speaking)
- Mission Covenant Church (Swedish speaking)
- Anglican Church in Finland
- International Evangelical Church in Finland
In addition, 20 Christian organisations are observer members.
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