In response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on December 14, 2012, faith leaders of the judicatory offices of members of the Florida Council of Churches released the following statement today. Clergy in the State are invited to co-sign the statement. The faith leaders urge communities of faith to engage in serious and intentional holy conversation on how Christians should give an account of the hope that they have […]
ECUMENICAL LETTER To the Church Mother Emanuel IN MEMORIAM As one in Christ, one in the world The Florida Council is a catalyst for realizing the unity which Christ has given the Church, a unity that leads to solidarity with all of humanity.more…
The Rev. Dr. Russell L. Meyer serves as Executive Director of the Florida Council of Churches. He is available for speaking engagements issues of Christian unity, interfaith relations, and social justice. Requests for guest preaching and workshops are welcome. Our Address 3838 West Cypress Street Tampa, Florida 33607 T: (813) 435 – 5335 F: (928) 268 – 8765 W: http://www.floridachurches.org E: info@floridachurches.org
UNITY God gives us unity in Christ. As the baptized receive the gift of unity, the Spirit works reconciling power in the Church for healing the world.
The Council’s network of churches includes nearly a million Floridians in some 2300 congregations lifting up the Gospel across Florida. The Council addresses issues that have broad support among the member church leaders.
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Responding To the Church Mother Emanuel Sandy Hook Statement Trayvon Martin Statement Honoring Farmworkers Welcoming the Immigrant Cherishing the Creation An Economy for All Respect for All Religions IN MEMORIAM UNITY God gives us unity in Christ. As the baptized receive the gift of unity, the Spirit works reconciling power in the Church for healing the world. Read More WITNESS The Council’s network of churches includes nearly a million Floridians in some 2300 […]
An occasional piece by Russell Meyer, the Executive Director. So many of the issues in the news and on the table in the legislature and Congress are tied together. A divide has swept the country between small government and smart government. Something more profound is underway. It involves our collective will. How do we work together in concert for the good of us all? Government is one way. Corporations are […]
Gathered by the life-giving Spirit and shaped by the cross of Christ, the church proclaims hope through Jesus and pursues God’s justice for all. The Council embrace the concept of missio Dei – the mission of God. We have come to see that mission is not merely an activity of the church. Rather, mission is the result of God’s initiative, rooted in God’s purposes to restore and heal creation. […]