Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches 2010 - Cokesbury
Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches 2010 - Cokesbury
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6. United States Regional <strong>and</strong> Local<br />
Ecumenical Bodies<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the many ways Christians <strong>and</strong> Christian churches relate to one another locally <strong>and</strong> regionally<br />
is through ecumenical bodies. The membership in these ecumenical organizations is diverse. Historically,<br />
councils <strong>of</strong> churches were formed primarily by Protestants, but many local <strong>and</strong> regional organizations<br />
now include Orthodox <strong>and</strong> Roman Catholics. Many are made up <strong>of</strong> congregations or judicatory units <strong>of</strong><br />
churches. Some have a membership base <strong>of</strong> individuals. Others foster cooperation between ministerial<br />
groups, community ministries, coalitions, or church agencies. While “council <strong>of</strong> churches” is a term still<br />
commonly used to describe this form <strong>of</strong> cooperation, other terms such as “conference <strong>of</strong> churches,” “ecumenical<br />
councils,” “churches united,” “metropolitan ministries,” are coming into use. Ecumenical organizations<br />
that are national in scope are listed in Directory 1, “United States Cooperative Organizations.”<br />
An increasing number <strong>of</strong> ecumenical bodies have been exploring ways to strengthen the interreligious<br />
aspect <strong>of</strong> life in the context <strong>of</strong> religious pluralism in the U.S. today. Some organizations in this listing are<br />
fully interfaith agencies primarily through the inclusion <strong>of</strong> Jewish congregations in their membership.<br />
Other organizations nurture partnerships with a broader base <strong>of</strong> religious groups in their communities,<br />
especially in the areas <strong>of</strong> public policy <strong>and</strong> interreligious dialogue.<br />
This list does not include all local <strong>and</strong> regional ecumenical <strong>and</strong> interfaith organizations in existence<br />
today. The terms regional <strong>and</strong> local are relative, making identification somewhat ambiguous. Regional<br />
councils may cover sections <strong>of</strong> large states or cross-state borders. Local councils may be made up <strong>of</strong> several<br />
counties, towns, or clusters <strong>of</strong> congregations. State councils or state-level ecumenical contacts exist<br />
in 45 <strong>of</strong> the 50 states. These state-level or multi-state organizations are marked with an “*.” The organizations<br />
are listed alphabetically by state.<br />
US ECUMENICAL BODIES<br />
ALABAMA<br />
Greater Birmingham Ministries<br />
2304 12th Ave. N, Birmingham, AL 35234-3111,<br />
Tel. (205)326-6821, Fax (205)252-8458<br />
Email: robert@gbm.org<br />
Website: www.gbm.org<br />
Media Contact, Robert Montgomery<br />
Exec. Dir., Scott Douglas<br />
Economic Justice, Co-Chpsn., Helen Holdefer,<br />
Betty Likis<br />
Direct Services, Chpsn., Patty Warren<br />
Faith in Community, Chpsn., Patricia Ross<br />
Finance & Fund-Raising, Chpsn., Richard<br />
Ambrose<br />
Pres., Tom Forsee<br />
Treas., Helen Tibbs Wilson<br />
Major Activities: Direct Service Ministries<br />
(Food, Utilities, Rent <strong>and</strong> Nutrition Education,<br />
Shelter); Alabama Arise (Statewide legislative<br />
network focusing on low income issues);<br />
Economic Justice Issues (Low Income<br />
Housing <strong>and</strong> Advocacy, Health Care,<br />
Community Development, Jobs Creation,<br />
Public Transportation); Faith in Community<br />
Ministries (Interchurch Forum, Interpreting<br />
<strong>and</strong> Organizing, Bible Study)<br />
Interfaith Mission Service<br />
701 Andrew Jackson Way NE, Huntsville, AL<br />
35801-3504, Tel. (256)536-2401, Fax<br />
(256)536-2284<br />
Email: ims@hiwaay.net<br />
Media Contact,<br />
Exec. Dir., Susan J. Smith<br />
Pres., Richard C. Titus<br />
Major Activities: Foodline & Food Pantry; Local<br />
FEMA Committee; Ministry Development;<br />
Clergy Luncheon; Workshops; Response to<br />
Community Needs; Information <strong>and</strong> Referral;<br />
Interfaith Underst<strong>and</strong>ing; Christian Unity;<br />
Homeless Needs; School Readiness Screenings<br />
ALASKA<br />
Alaska Christian Conference<br />
P.O. Box 112944, Anchorage, AK 99511, Tel.<br />
907)240-6154, Fax (907)349-3426<br />
Email: jim56@gci.net<br />
Website: www.ak-acc.org<br />
Media Contact, Rev. James Stephens<br />
Pres., Chaplain James Stephens (Retired)<br />
(Disciple), 1231 Surray Circle #A, Anchorage,<br />
Alaska 99515; Cell# 907-240-6154; Email:<br />
jim56@gci.net<br />
Vice-Pres., Bert Hall (<strong>American</strong> Baptist), 1320<br />
N. Ivy Circle, Wasilla, AK 99654; Tel. 907-<br />
355-3568; Email: Rahall@mtaonline.net<br />
Sec., Phyllis Sullivan (United Methodist), 1725<br />
Tillicum, Wasilla, AK 99654; Cell# 907-232-<br />
2634; Email: phyllisfs@juno.com<br />
Treas., Phyllis Sullivan, (United Methodist),<br />
1725 Tillicum, Wasilla, AK 99654; Cell# 907-<br />
232-2634; Email: phyllisfs@juno.com<br />
Special Asst. Web Master, Rev. David Blanchette,<br />
1100 Pullman Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654;<br />
wwww. Ak-acc.org; Cell# 907-232-2634;<br />
Email: revdavid@gci.net<br />
Special Asst. RurAL CAP Rep., Rev. David<br />
Fison, 6800 O’Malley Road, Anchorage,<br />
Alaska 99516, Tel. 907-346-2975 (Home).<br />
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