World Methodists approve further ecumenical dialogue

July 20, 2006

By Joan G. LaBarr*

SEOUL, South Korea (UMNS) - World Methodists have unanimously approved a resolution authorizing further dialogue with the Roman Catholic Church, with the stated aim of "full communion in faith, mission and sacramental life."
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The decision authorizing the World Methodist Council and member churches to sign an official common affirmation of the Lutheran-Catholic Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification also generated widespread affirmation. Wainwright and Klaiber drafted a Methodist statement, working in consultation with Lutheran and Catholic groups and the council's executive committee.

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*LaBarr is manager of the World Methodist Conference newsroom in Seoul, South Korea, and director of communications for the United Methodist Church's North Texas Annual Conference.News media contact: Linda Bloom, New York, (646) 369-3759 or newsdesk@umcom.org.