The Living Church Podcast Who Cares About Communion? with Christopher Wells
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Aug 1, 2024 Join Christopher Wells, the Director of Unity, Faith, and Order for the Anglican Communion, as he explores the essence of Christian unity. He discusses the importance of ecumenism for local ministers and how shared practices can enhance community life. Wells elaborates on concepts like the Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral and the duality of Anglican identity. With insights into history and personal practices, he argues for a vision where Anglicans strive to serve unity so well they might work themselves out of a job.
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Communion Means Visible Unity
- Communion also names visible Christian unity beyond the Lord's Supper and signals structured fellowship among churches.
- Technical clarity about 'communion' matters for faithful ecumenical work and relationships.
What Full Communion Entails
- Full communion usually requires shared faith, interchangeable ministers, shared sacraments, and joint decision-making.
- Eucharistic communion is harder than baptismal recognition because doctrinal and structural differences remain.
Pair Practical Cooperation With Theology
- Combine practical cooperation ('life and work') with theological dialogue ('faith and order') in ecumenical efforts.
- Do both mission work together and pursue doctrinal conversations to serve the gospel faithfully.