Our denominations' Interfaith Relations links:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
United Church of Christ

Interfaith Toolkit

In late 2007, 138 Muslim leaders from many parts of the world signed a letter addressed to the global Christian community. The letter is called A Common Word Between Us and You. Since its original release, more than 100 additional signatories have added their names. A significant initiative from the world's Muslim community, this letter represents an invitation to engage more deeply in peacemaking by two of the world's largest religious communities.

The United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have each responded to the signatories, some of whom are members of our partner, the Arab Group for Muslim-Christian Dialogue. In addition, the World Council of Churches has also sent a response to the signatories, as well as encouraging its member churches to engage the letter, and Muslim neighbors.

Interfaith relations is an increasingly prevalent reality in North America, and we can learn a great deal from our own experience and that of partners in the Middle East and throughout the world. Here in the U.S., the UCC and Disciples are actively engaged in interfaith dialogue, both with the Jewish and Muslim communities. Information and resources about these are available on the National Council of Churches Interfaith Relations page.

Interfaith News

As the observance of Ramadan begins, a call for respect for Muslim neighbors August 16, 2010 Anti-Muslim fear is behind resistance to NYC mosque, UCC leaders insist August 16, 2010 Cordova House and Mosque at Ground Zero is a gesture of neighborliness and healing August 16, 2010 The Protestant Churches of Egypt on Florida church's plan to host an "International Burn the Qur'an" Day August 10, 2010 Join the Community of Yes! July 20, 2010 Hands of Peace June 2010 newsletter July 1, 2010 "Off Balance" June 18, 2010 Faith leaders in Jerusalem say religion must have "prophetic" role June 9, 2010 Turkish prime minister takes new initiative on Christian rights May 21, 2010 Forum for Development, Culture, and Dialogue publishes newsletter May 21, 2010 Institute on Christian-Muslim Relations for Pastors, Pastoral Workers, Imams, and Muslim Community Leaders April 28, 2010 Building an interfaith community April 22, 2010 WCC president Anastasios of Tirana decorated for inter-religious efforts April 22, 2010 Islamic-Christian celebration to honor the Virgin Mary, symbol of national unity March 24, 2010 Advocacy days Sunday worship: the lens we look through matters March 22, 2010 WCC sends condolences over death of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar March 18, 2010 Disciples' General Minister and President reflects on sabbatical time in the Middle East March 16, 2010 National Muslim-Christian Initiative meets in Los Angeles March 2, 2010 EAPPI February 2010 newsletter February 18, 2010 International Work and Study Youth Camp: ‘Dialogue: Its Role in Peace-Building & Human Rights' February 17, 2010

Overseas Staff Stories: Interfaith Relations

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity March 28, 2008 Sounds and Reflections March 28, 2008 America from the Outside January 18, 2008 Holy Togetherness in Holy Peace January 18, 2008 The Westphalians August 29, 2007 Challenges in Malatya June 9, 2007 Common Questions Asked of Our Work in Turkey March 5, 2007 A Tribute February 28, 2007 Brothers and Sisters in Christ November 27, 2006 A Table of Reconciliation November 2, 2006 Ask the Women October 25, 2006 The human race is a single being... March 28, 2006 Water is a wonderful commonality February 2, 2006 Why learn about Islam? January 1, 2006 Faith Wide Open November 16, 2005 Partial to One Another October 27, 2005 Safe Water For All October 19, 2005 Hatay October 19, 2005 Love That Welcomes September 30, 2005 Anniversaries September 30, 2005