The denomination places high emphasis on participation in worldwide interfaith and ecumenical efforts.
Dury's long ecumenical efforts have earned him a name as an irenicist.
She participated in international conferences on ecumenical efforts for peace, justice and women's issues.
It has been described as an early Catholic response to the ecumenical efforts of the Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral.
The differences between many of the denominations are relatively minor; however, and this has helped ecumenical efforts in recent times.
Under his leadership the institution expanded the ecumenical efforts in education.
Historically, however, the Appeal is considered the starting-point for the more successful ecumenical efforts of later generations.
Funding for general ecumenical efforts has decreased as denominations see the need to pull back and develop their own ministry rather than provide cooperative support.
The forms also provide a basis upon which ecumenical efforts can proceed based on whether a body accepts the essentials laid out in these forms.
The Samoan Congregational church continues to play an active role in participating in ecumenical efforts that outreach to the world.