Visit of the Association of Christian Churches in Bavaria

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Association of Christian Churches (ACK) in Bavaria, a Bavarian delegation, led by its executive director Georgios Vlantis, visited the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (DPCU) on 24 October.

Father Dr Augustinus Sander OSB, German official of the DPCU, gave an insight into the history of the Dicastery and provided information on various forms of ecumenical exchange (conversations, consultations, dialogue).

The Association of Christian Churches (ACK) in Bavaria brings together 20 churches and ecclesial communities. Three others participate as guest members; three ecumenical organisations are also involved.

Furthermore, it promotes dialogue through mutual information and consultation, encourages discussion on questions of understanding faith, worship and spiritual life, and supports efforts to bear witness to the Christian message in a secularised environment in order to bring people closer to faith in Jesus Christ.