Grassroots Ecumenism

The Way of Local Christian Reunion

Karen Petersen Finch

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New City Press
08 September 2022

Ecumenism

The quest for Christian unity has traditionally been initiated at the international level between official leaders of Christian denominations, with the effects of their dialogue expected to trickle down to local Christian communities. In Grassroots Ecumenism, Karen Petersen Finch upends this process, proposing an approach to Christian unity that begins in your neighborhood. She draws directly from her experience equipping everyday Christians to know their own Christian tradition more thoroughly and to engage thoughtfully with separated Christians down the street and around the corner.

By: Karen Petersen Finch
Imprint: New City Press
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9781565484931
ISBN 10: 1565484932
Pages: 292
Publication Date: 08 September 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The Rev. Dr. Karen Petersen Finch is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and an ecumenical theologian specializing in the Reformed and Roman Catholic traditions. Karen has studied the theological method of Bernard Lonergan, SJ at Gonzaga University and Boston College and has published widely on its application to ecumenical dialogue. Currently, Karen serves as Professor of Pastoral Leadership at The Presbyterian College in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and teaches courses on Ecumenism and the Reformed Tradition for McGill University. She also represents the Presbyterian Church (USA) in the Roman Catholic-Reformed Ecumenical Dialogue in the United States.

Reviews for Grassroots Ecumenism: The Way of Local Christian Reunion

Karen Petersen Finch makes a compelling case that laypeople can serve the cause of Christian unity in their local settings as skilled theologians. . . a wise, theologically solid--and wonderfully readable--book. Richard J. Mouw PhD, President Emeritus Fuller Theological Seminary The rewards of ecumenical dialogue come alive in Dr. Karen Petersen Finch's very engaging book. Through her poignant stories of real encounters and outlines of practical skills that can facilitate breakthroughs, this book will inspire readers toward engaging in ecumenical dialogue. Patrick Byrne Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Past Director of the Lonergan Institute, Boston College Practical, charitable, serious but not stuffy, here is a gift to the Lord's people everywhere. Timothy George Distinguished Professor of Divinity Beeson Divinity School of Samford University and Co-chair, Evangelicals and Catholics Together.