What is the Diocese of St Davids doing about ecumenism?
In 1997, the Bishop appointed the first St Davids Diocesan Ecumenical Officer (DEO). In 2002 a Diocesan Ecumenism Team was established (DET) as part of the Inter-Church Team of the Diocesan Council for Mission and Ministry (DCMM). The team is currently thinking about the future of ecumenism and its own role in the diocese. To date it has: • Prayed for the unity of Christ’s Church in the Diocese. • Represented the diocese at provincial and interdenominational levels. • Organised the Diocesan review of the ENFYS covenant. • Explored ways of building links between the St Davids Diocese and other churches/denominations. • Built up networks of friends in other churches/denominations • Provided advice and encouragement for churches concerning ecumenical issues. This handbook is an initiative of the DET to introduce the clergy and people of our Diocese to ecumenical activity in Wales and beyond and to encourage and facilitate parishes to explore ways in which their mission and ministry could
