Quaker Theology

C. Ecumenism & the Wider Christian Church

Examines Quaker participation in the modern ecumenical movement and dialogue with the wider Christian Church, including Friends’ contributions to debates over the nature of the Church, sacraments, ministry, peace, unity, and Christian mission.

  • Howard Brinton and the World Council of Churches: The Theological Impact of Ecumenism on Friends

    This article explores Howard Brinton’s involvement in the ecumenical movement and the World Council of Churches, emphasizing its theological impact on Friends. It highlights Brinton’s challenges in engaging with broader Christian theological trends, his efforts to advocate Quaker perspectives on pacifism and sacraments, and the ongoing relevance of theological dialogue for Quakers.

  • The Church: Called, Gathered, and Faithful

    This article is a detailed response from Friends United Meeting to the World Council of Churches’ 1998 study on the nature and purpose of the Church, emphasizing Quaker theological perspectives. It discusses key differences Quakers have with traditional Christian practices such as water baptism, sacraments, and ordained ministry while affirming the central role of the…