Ecumenical Institute brings emerging theologians together across North America–Turtle Island
Ecumenical Institute brings emerging theologians together across North America–Turtle Island
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Thu, 08/13/2026 - 15:54
The North America–Turtle Island Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute (NATI-RETI) is currently bringing together 20 emerging theologians and ecumenical leaders from Canada and the United States for two weeks of intensive learning, prayer, encounter, and community life.
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Taking place from 3-16 August under the theme “ Where Now for Visible Justice?” the institute began with a residential week in Detroit, United States of America; followed by a second week at the University of Toronto, Canada.
NATI-RETI is jointly organized by the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) and the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCCCUSA), with accompaniment from the World Council of Churches (WCC). It draws inspiration from the WCC Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) and adapts its immersive model to the realities of North America–Turtle Island.
"This collaborative effort has reignited my hope in ecumenism and in significant ways re-energized my own commitment to this…
